Korea Electric Power (HAM:KOP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.36 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 44% Above Median

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HAM:KOP Korea Electric Power Corp HAM:KOP
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What is Korea Electric Power Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Korea Electric Power HAM:KOP +2.91% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.36 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates HAM:KOP with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.23. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 441 Utilities - Regulated companies, Korea Electric Power ranks better than 90.25% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), Korea Electric Power's current share price is €10.60. Korea Electric Power's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €29.68. Korea Electric Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.36.

The historical rank and industry rank for Korea Electric Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:KOP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 0.25   Max: 0.72
Current: 0.34

During the past years, Korea Electric Power's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.72. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.25.

HAM:KOP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
90.25% of 441 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs HAM:KOP: 0.34

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Korea Electric Power's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €22.718. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €29.68 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Korea Electric Power  (HAM:KOP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Korea Electric Power Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Korea Electric Power Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Korea Electric Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Korea Electric Power Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Korea Electric Power Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.21 0.20 0.17 0.19 0.45

Korea Electric Power Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.20 0.37 0.34 0.45 0.40

HAM:KOP vs NEE, SO, DUK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Korea Electric Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Korea Electric Power Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Korea Electric Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Korea Electric Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Korea Electric Power Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Korea Electric Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=10.60/29.68
=0.36

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Korea Electric Power's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Korea Electric Power's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=22.718/125.2360*125.2360
=22.718

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 125.2360.

Korea Electric Power Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 40.654 100.791 50.514
201609 44.458 101.461 54.876
201612 44.763 101.561 55.198
201703 45.676 102.851 55.617
201706 43.846 102.611 53.514
201709 42.202 103.491 51.070
201712 43.565 102.991 52.975
201803 41.870 104.101 50.371
201806 42.629 104.130 51.269
201809 42.098 105.651 49.902
201812 42.540 104.351 51.054
201903 41.988 104.491 50.324
201906 40.178 104.881 47.976
201909 40.646 105.200 48.387
201912 40.277 105.121 47.984
202003 39.021 105.354 46.385
202006 38.703 105.112 46.113
202009 38.621 106.198 45.545
202012 40.561 105.765 48.028
202103 39.837 107.357 46.471
202106 39.298 107.579 45.748
202109 38.002 108.759 43.759
202112 37.135 109.676 42.403
202203 33.705 111.848 37.739
202206 31.043 114.072 34.081
202209 27.404 114.715 29.917
202212 23.045 115.179 25.057
202303 19.784 116.507 21.266
202306 18.688 117.182 19.972
202309 19.032 118.964 20.035
202312 19.627 118.837 20.684
202403 19.749 120.123 20.590
202406 19.318 120.007 20.160
202409 20.165 120.861 20.895
202412 20.618 121.135 21.316
202503 20.727 122.590 21.174
202506 21.041 122.611 21.491
202509 22.178 123.402 22.508
202512 21.865 123.939 22.094
202603 22.718 125.236 22.718

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.36 mean?
Korea Electric Power (HAM:KOP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.36 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Korea Electric Power and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Korea Electric Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Korea Electric Power ranks #43 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Korea Electric Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Korea Electric Power's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.36 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.72. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Korea Electric Power's value of 0.36 is 76.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Korea Electric Power ranks #43 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Korea Electric Power has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Korea Electric Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Korea Electric Power ranks #43 out of 441 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Korea Electric Power in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Korea Electric Power's value of 0.36 is 76.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Korea Electric Power's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 1.53, Korea Electric Power has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.53, based on 441 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Korea Electric Power's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.36 is 76.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Korea Electric Power and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Korea Electric Power's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.36, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Korea Electric Power stock overvalued right now?
Korea Electric Power (HAM:KOP) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.36. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.23, compared to a current price of €10.60 — trading 46.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.36, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 76.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.53. Korea Electric Power's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Korea Electric Power (HAM:KOP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.36 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Korea Electric Power (HAM:KOP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korea Electric Power stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.60 is trading 46.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.23.

Key valuation signals for HAM:KOP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.36 (44% above median its 10-year median of 0.25)
  • GF Value™: €7.23 vs. price of €10.60 (46.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.5% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#43 of 441)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:KOP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Korea Electric Power Business Description

Address 55 Jeollyeok-ro, Jeollanam-do, Naju-si, KOR, 58322
Korea Electric Power Corp is an electric utility company in which the government of South Korea holds a controlling stake. The firm operates in the following segments: Transmission and distribution, Electric power generation (Nuclear), Electric power generation (Non-Nuclear), Plant maintenance & engineering service, and Others. The majority of the energy produced by the company comes from its nuclear and coal-fired assets. Korea Electric Power generates revenue through the Transmission and distribution segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Domestic operations.
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