KEP (Korea Electric Power) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Jun. 2026) — 20% Above Median

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KEP Korea Electric Power Corp KEP
66 GF Score
Price $11.93
GF Value $8.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Korea Electric Power Profitability Rank?

Korea Electric Power KEP -2.53% 66 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates KEP with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Korea Electric Power has the Profitability Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Korea Electric Power's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.15%. As of today, Korea Electric Power's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


Korea Electric Power Profitability Rank Related Terms


KEP vs NEE, SO, DUK: Profitability Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Korea Electric Power's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Korea Electric Power Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Korea Electric Power has the Profitability Rank of 6.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Korea Electric Power's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=738.168 / 14331.184
=5.15 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Korea Electric Power has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Korea Electric Power (KEP) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Korea Electric Power and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Korea Electric Power's Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00.
Is Korea Electric Power's Profitability Rank too high?
Korea Electric Power's current Profitability Rank of 6 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Korea Electric Power has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Korea Electric Power's Profitability Rank compare to NEE and SO?
Korea Electric Power's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. Historically, Korea Electric Power's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Korea Electric Power and its competitors. Korea Electric Power's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korea Electric Power (KEP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.16, compared to a current price of $11.93 — trading 46.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Korea Electric Power's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Korea Electric Power (KEP), the current Profitability Rank is 6 as of Jun. 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 (KEP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korea Electric Power stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.93 is trading 46.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.16. GuruFocus considers Korea Electric Power to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KEP:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $8.16 vs. price of $11.93 (46.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the KEP 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.
66GF Score

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