- Kepco’s operating profit in 2Q was 2.14 trillion won, which is a 71% increase compared to the previous year, but it fell short of the estimated 2.26 trillion won.
- The company’s net profit was 1.14 trillion won, significantly up from 65.09 billion won last year, yet slightly below the estimated 1.22 trillion won.
- Sales rose to 21.95 trillion won, a 7.2% increase year-on-year, exceeding the estimated sales of 21.76 trillion won.
- Following the announcement, Kepco’s shares saw a decrease of 2.6%, closing at 38,000 won, with 2.68 million shares traded.
- Analyst sentiment includes 17 buy recommendations, 4 holds, and no sell recommendations.
A look at Korea Electric Power (KEPCO) Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 4 | |
| Dividend | 2 | |
| Growth | 5 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 5 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.8 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Analysts indicate a positive long-term outlook for Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) based on its Smart Scores. With a high Growth score of 5 and Momentum score of 5, KEPCO seems positioned for future expansion and market strength. The company’s Value score of 4 suggests a strong financial position, while its Resilience score of 3 signifies a moderate ability to weather economic uncertainties. However, the Dividend score of 2 indicates a lower-than-average dividend performance.
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) is a key player in generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity in South Korea. The company not only provides electricity for various purposes but also plays a significant role in operating hydro-power, thermal-power, and nuclear power units across the country. Despite some variations in its Smart Scores, KEPCO’s overall outlook appears promising for long-term growth and momentum in the energy sector.
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