Korea Electric Power (FRA:KOP) EV-to-EBITDA: 0.74 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 45% Below Median

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FRA:KOP Korea Electric Power Corp FRA:KOP
76 GF Score
Price €9.85
GF Value €6.93
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Korea Electric Power EV-to-EBITDA?

Korea Electric Power FRA:KOP -5.29% 76 EV-to-EBITDA is 0.74 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 1.34. GuruFocus rates FRA:KOP with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 466 Utilities - Regulated companies, Korea Electric Power ranks better than 98.71% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Korea Electric Power's enterprise value is €10,828 Mil. Korea Electric Power's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €14,549 Mil. Therefore, Korea Electric Power's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 0.74.

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

FRA:KOP' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -75.78   Med: 1.34   Max: 14.87
Current: 0.75

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Korea Electric Power was 14.87. The lowest was -75.78. And the median was 1.34.

FRA:KOP's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
98.71% of 466 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 9.92 vs FRA:KOP: 0.75

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-14), Korea Electric Power's stock price is €9.85. Korea Electric Power's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.668. Therefore, Korea Electric Power's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 2.69.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Korea Electric Power  (FRA:KOP) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Korea Electric Power's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=9.85/3.668
=2.69

Korea Electric Power's share price for today is €9.85.
Korea Electric Power's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €3.668.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Korea Electric Power EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Korea Electric Power EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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

Korea Electric Power Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Korea Electric Power Quarterly Data
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EV-to-EBITDA 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 5.75 5.16 5.34 0.82 0.97

FRA:KOP vs NEE, SO, DUK: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

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

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

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


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Korea Electric Power EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=10827.531/14549.098
=0.74

Korea Electric Power's current Enterprise Value is €10,828 Mil.
Korea Electric Power's EBITDA 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 €14,549 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 0.74 mean?
Korea Electric Power (FRA:KOP) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 0.74 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Korea Electric Power. This is 45% below median its historical median of 1.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Korea Electric Power ranks #6 out of 466 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Korea Electric Power's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Korea Electric Power's current EV-to-EBITDA of 0.74 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 1.34. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.92. Korea Electric Power's value of 0.74 is 92.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Korea Electric Power ranks #6 out of 466 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 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Korea Electric Power's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Korea Electric Power ranks #6 out of 466 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Korea Electric Power in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.92. Korea Electric Power's value of 0.74 is 92.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.34 vs. the industry median of 9.92, 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-EBITDA for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 9.92, based on 466 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Korea Electric Power's current EV-to-EBITDA of 0.74 is 92.5% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Korea Electric Power. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Korea Electric Power's current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.74, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 1.34. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korea Electric Power (FRA:KOP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.93, compared to a current price of €9.85 — trading 42.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.74, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 1.34 and 92.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 9.92. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Korea Electric Power (FRA:KOP), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.74 as of Aug. 14, 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 (FRA:KOP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korea Electric Power stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.85 is trading 42.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.93. GuruFocus considers Korea Electric Power to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KOP:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 0.74 (45% below median its 10-year median of 1.34)
  • GF Value™: €6.93 vs. price of €9.85 (42.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 92.5% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#6 of 466)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA: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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