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KEPCO (015760) Earnings: 1Q Operating Profit Misses Estimates but Shares Rise

  • Kepco’s operating profit for the first quarter was 1.30 trillion won, missing the estimated 2.53 trillion won.
  • There is a significant turnaround compared to the previous year, where they recorded a loss of 6.18 trillion won.
  • Net earnings were 561.46 billion won, less than the estimated forecast of 961.26 billion won.
  • Despite this shortfall, it still marks an improvement from the previous year’s loss of 4.95 trillion won.
  • Sales totaled at 23.29 trillion won, marking a 7.9% rise year on year.
  • This sales figure fell slightly short of the projected estimation of 23.68 trillion won.
  • Kepco shares saw an increase of 4.1%, bringing the price to 22,700 won.
  • During this period, 2.52 million shares were traded.
  • Market assessment for Kepco is predominantly positive – with 17 ‘buys’, 2 ‘holds’ and no ‘sells’.

A look at Korea Electric Power (KEPCO) Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value5
Dividend1
Growth2
Resilience2
Momentum5
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.0

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

Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores analysis, Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) shows a promising long-term outlook. With a high Value score of 5, the company is perceived as offering good value for investors. Additionally, its strong Momentum score of 5 indicates positive market momentum, suggesting potential growth opportunities ahead. While the Dividend score is lower at 1, the Growth and Resilience scores of 2 each reflect moderate prospects in these areas. KEPCO’s diversified operations, including the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, combined with its focus on various power units in South Korea, position it favorably in the energy sector.

Overall, Korea Electric Power (KEPCO) demonstrates solid fundamentals as indicated by the Smartkarma Smart Scores. The company’s high Value and Momentum scores highlight its attractiveness for investors seeking long-term opportunities. Despite modest scores in Growth and Resilience, KEPCO’s established presence in the electricity market in South Korea provides a stable foundation for future growth. With a focus on hydro-power, thermal-power, and nuclear power units, KEPCO remains a key player in providing essential electricity services to the nation, further solidifying its position in the industry.


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