Korea Electric Power (HAM:KOP) Interest Expense: €-2,564 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


HAM:KOP Korea Electric Power Corp HAM:KOP
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What is Korea Electric Power Interest Expense?

Korea Electric Power HAM:KOP -1.80% 75 Interest Expense is €-2,564 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:KOP with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.15. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Korea Electric Power's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -598 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-2,564 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Korea Electric Power's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 2,220 Mil. Korea Electric Power's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -598 Mil. Korea Electric Power's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.72. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Korea Electric Power  (HAM:KOP) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Korea Electric Power's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-598 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,220 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,531 Mil.

Korea Electric Power's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*2220.241/-597.586
=3.72

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Korea Electric Power Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Korea Electric Power's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

Korea Electric Power Annual Data
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Korea Electric Power Quarterly Data
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Korea Electric Power Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-2,564 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-2,564 Mil mean?
Korea Electric Power (HAM:KOP) has a Interest Expense of €-2,564 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Korea Electric Power and its competitors.
Is Korea Electric Power's Interest Expense too high?
Korea Electric Power's current Interest Expense is €-2,564 Mil. Overall, Korea Electric Power has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Korea Electric Power's Interest Expense compare to NEE and SO?
Korea Electric Power's Interest Expense of €-2,564 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Korea Electric Power and its competitors. Korea Electric Power's current Interest Expense is €-2,564 Mil. 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 Interest Expense of €-2,564 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.15, compared to a current price of €10.90 — trading 52.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-2,564 Mil. Korea Electric Power's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Korea Electric Power (HAM:KOP), the current Interest Expense is €-2,564 Mil as of Mar. 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 €10.90 is trading 52.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.15.

Key valuation signals for HAM:KOP:

  • Interest Expense: €-2,564 Mil
  • GF Value™: €7.15 vs. price of €10.90 (52.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs

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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