Korea Electric Power (HAM:KOP) EV-to-EBIT: 1.32 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 56% Below Median

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HAM:KOP Korea Electric Power Corp HAM:KOP
76 GF Score
Price €10.20
GF Value €7.16
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What is Korea Electric Power EV-to-EBIT?

Korea Electric Power HAM:KOP +0.99% 76 EV-to-EBIT is 1.32 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates HAM:KOP with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.16. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 461 Utilities - Regulated companies, Korea Electric Power ranks better than 98.48% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Korea Electric Power's Enterprise Value is €11,280 Mil. Korea Electric Power's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €8,533 Mil. Therefore, Korea Electric Power's EV-to-EBIT for today is 1.32.

The historical rank and industry rank for Korea Electric Power's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:KOP' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -617.07   Med: 3   Max: 226.49
Current: 1.4

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Korea Electric Power was 226.49. The lowest was -617.07. And the median was 3.00.

HAM:KOP's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
98.48% of 461 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 13.57 vs HAM:KOP: 1.40

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Korea Electric Power's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €13,738 Mil. Korea Electric Power's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €8,533 Mil. Korea Electric Power's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 62.11%.


Korea Electric Power  (HAM:KOP) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Korea Electric Power's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=8533.07/13738.0296
=62.11 %

Korea Electric Power's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €13,738 Mil.
Korea Electric Power's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €8,533 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Korea Electric Power EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Korea Electric Power's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

Korea Electric Power Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -18.67 -4.29 -46.37 14.66 9.97

Korea Electric Power Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT 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 11.92 9.81 9.97 1.55 1.65

HAM:KOP vs NEE, SO, DUK: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Korea Electric Power's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Korea Electric Power's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Korea Electric Power's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Korea Electric Power EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Korea Electric Power's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=11279.636/8533.07
=1.32

Korea Electric Power's current Enterprise Value is €11,280 Mil.
Korea Electric Power's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €8,533 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 1.32 mean?
Korea Electric Power (HAM:KOP) has a EV-to-EBIT of 1.32 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Korea Electric Power and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 3.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Korea Electric Power ranks #7 out of 461 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Korea Electric Power's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Korea Electric Power's current EV-to-EBIT of 1.32 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.57. Korea Electric Power's value of 1.32 is 90.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Korea Electric Power ranks #7 out of 461 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Korea Electric Power ranks #7 out of 461 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Korea Electric Power in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.57. Korea Electric Power's value of 1.32 is 90.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.00 vs. the industry median of 13.57, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.57, based on 461 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Korea Electric Power's current EV-to-EBIT of 1.32 is 90.3% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Korea Electric Power and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Korea Electric Power's current EV-to-EBIT is 1.32, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. 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 EV-to-EBIT of 1.32. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.16, compared to a current price of €10.20 — trading 42.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 1.32, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 3.00 and 90.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 13.57. Korea Electric Power's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Korea Electric Power (HAM:KOP), the current EV-to-EBIT is 1.32 as of Aug. 13, 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 €10.20 is trading 42.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.16.

Key valuation signals for HAM:KOP:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 1.32 (56% below median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: €7.16 vs. price of €10.20 (42.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 90.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#7 of 461)

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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