Korea Electric Power (HAM:KOP) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


HAM:KOP Korea Electric Power Corp HAM:KOP
75 GF Score
Price €10.90
GF Value €6.87
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What is Korea Electric Power Moat Score?

Korea Electric Power HAM:KOP +2.83% 75 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:KOP with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.87. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 546 Utilities - Regulated companies, Korea Electric Power ranks better than 93.04% on this metric.

Korea Electric Power has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Korea Electric Power has Narrow Moat: Korea Electric Power Corp benefits from significant regulatory barriers and economies of scale in the utility sector. Its market leadership and distribution network provide a strong narrow moat, though not wide due to limited pricing power.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Korea Electric Power might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Korea Electric Power  (HAM:KOP) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Korea Electric Power Moat Score Related Terms

HAM:KOP vs NEE, SO, DUK: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Korea Electric Power's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Korea Electric Power (HAM:KOP) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Korea Electric Power ranks #38 out of 546 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Korea Electric Power's Moat Score too high?
Korea Electric Power's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Korea Electric Power ranks #38 out of 546 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 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Korea Electric Power's Moat Score compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Korea Electric Power ranks #38 out of 546 companies for Moat Score. This places Korea Electric Power in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Korea Electric Power's current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.87, compared to a current price of €10.90 — trading 58.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Korea Electric Power (HAM:KOP), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 05, 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 58.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.87.

Key valuation signals for HAM:KOP:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €6.87 vs. price of €10.90 (58.7% 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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