Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEP)

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Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEP) is down 23.3% since the beginning of the year. At $13 per share, KEP is trading 45.9% below its 52-week high of $23. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of KEP shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,234.

Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEP) has returned -23.27% so far this year and 21.91% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KEP has returned -5.68% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 27, 1994, KEP's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.56%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.3 years.

Historically, 48% of months were positive and 52% were negative. The best month was Oct 1998 with a return of +41.7%, while the worst month was Oct 1997 at -40.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, KEP closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +31.3%, while the worst single day was Nov 14, 2008 at -14.6%.

Korea Electric Power Corporation has an annualized alpha of -1.68%, beta of 0.89, and R2 of 0.18 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 27, 1994.

• This stock participated in 121.76% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 81.13% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.18 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

KEP ranks 54 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

Korea Electric Power Corporation provided a 4.12% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.52 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Korea Electric Power Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Korea Electric Power Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Korea Electric Power Corporation was 78.55%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Korea Electric Power Corporation drawdown is 51.13%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Korea Electric Power Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Korea Electric Power Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.