Korea Electric Power Corp.
In the news
- UAE looks to diversify oil-dependent economy with Mars mission Jul 23, 2020
- Asia's winners and losers from mayhem in the markets Mar 10, 2020
- Japan and South Korea lag on climate action: UK asset manager Jun 23, 2019
- Cheap coal swells in Southeast Asia, foiling global green push Apr 6, 2019
- Toshiba's next 5-year plan to feature $1.8bn in cost cuts Nov 8, 2018 See more articles on Korea Electric Power Corp.
Company Background
Korea Electric Power Corp., known as Kepco, has a virtual monopoly in power generation and distribution in South Korea. The company was founded in 1982 when the government nationalized the electric power industry. Even though Kepco has gone public in Seoul and New York, the South Korean government and a government-controlled bank together hold more than 50% of the utility.
Kepco spun off its power generation operations to form six units, including Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, in the 2000s. All six of the new companies are wholly owned subsidiaries.
Some independent companies have entered the power generation business.
Kepco's rates are regulated by the government. Since the utility cannot pass on fuel cost swings to customers, its earnings tend to fluctuate along with crude oil and natural gas prices. Since it has extremely good credit standing, it has managed to maintain a strong credit rating even when high crude oil prices meant it was losing money.
In line with government policy, Kepco intends to invest in nuclear power plants. As of 2013, South Korea was dependent on the atom for 26% of its power needs. The government aims to raise that ratio to 29% by 2035.
With South Korea's overall energy demand on the rise, it is estimated that the country will need to add at least 16 to 18 nuclear power reactors to the 23 has been operating by 2035. And even more new reactors will need to be built if any existing reactors are decommissioned.
Kepco also exports nuclear reactors. It landed a contract from the United Arab Emirates, beating competition from leading Japanese and U.S. companies.
Following the meltdowns at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex in 2011, however, some South Koreans have been calling for an end to nuclear power.
Business Summary
Financial Highlights
| Dec 2021 | KRW | USD |
| Revenue | 60,574.81B | 52,896.41M |
| Gross Profit | -2,819.41B | -2,462.03M |
| Operating income | -5,880.51B | -5,135.10M |
| Income before tax | -7,642.27B | -6,673.54M |
| Net income | -5,315.05B | -4,641.32M |
| EBITDA | 6,056.37B | 5,288.67M |
| Diluted EPS | -8,279.36 | -7.22 |
| Dividends Per Share | 1,216 | 1.06 |
| Total Assets | 211,108.87B | 177,588.95M |
| Total liabilities | 145,797.02B | 122,647.33M |
| Total equity | 63,769.01B | 53,643.75M |
| Operating cash flow | 4,473.18B | 3,906.16M |
| Currency in KRW | Currency in USD |
Historical Data
| Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | |
| Revenue | 59,814.86B | 60,627.61B | 59,172.89B | 58,569.31B | 60,574.81B |
| Gross Profit | 7,987.80B | 2,657.01B | 1,592.65B | 6,959.87B | -2,819.41B |
| Operating income | 4,967.19B | -231,324M | -1,295.69B | 4,085.18B | -5,880.51B |
| Income before tax | 3,614.21B | -2,000.81B | -3,432.65B | 2,712.40B | -7,642.27B |
| Net income | 1,298.72B | -1,314.56B | -2,345.51B | 1,991.34B | -5,315.05B |
| EBITDA | 14,739.73B | 9,792.54B | 9,834.51B | 15,631.74B | 6,056.37B |
| Diluted EPS | 2,023 | -2,047.72 | -3,653.65 | 3,101.96 | -8,279.36 |
| Dividends Per Share | 790 | 0 | 0 | 1,216 | 1,216 |
| Total Assets | 181,788.91B | 185,249.06B | 197,597.79B | 203,142.11B | 211,108.87B |
| Total liabilities | 108,824.27B | 114,150.48B | 128,708.14B | 132,475.26B | 145,797.02B |
| Total equity | 71,681.44B | 69,743.92B | 67,496.31B | 69,296.68B | 63,769.01B |
| Operating cash flow | 11,249.89B | 6,680.13B | 8,213.42B | 13,208.47B | 4,473.18B |
| Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | |
| Revenue | 52,909.61M | 55,090.06M | 50,740.59M | 49,639.72M | 52,896.41M |
| Gross Profit | 7,065.66M | 2,414.32M | 1,365.69M | 5,898.76M | -2,462.03M |
| Operating income | 4,393.76M | -210.19M | -1,111.05M | 3,462.34M | -5,135.10M |
| Income before tax | 3,196.97M | -1,818.07M | -2,943.49M | 2,298.87M | -6,673.54M |
| Net income | 1,148.79M | -1,194.49M | -2,011.27M | 1,687.74M | -4,641.32M |
| EBITDA | 13,038.12M | 8,898.12M | 8,433.07M | 13,248.50M | 5,288.67M |
| Diluted EPS | 1.78 | -1.86 | -3.13 | 2.62 | -7.22 |
| Dividends Per Share | 0.69 | 0 | 0 | 1.03 | 1.06 |
| Total Assets | 169,808.89M | 166,023.53M | 170,865.83M | 187,003.68M | 177,588.95M |
| Total liabilities | 101,652.67M | 102,303.70M | 111,295.90M | 121,950.89M | 122,647.33M |
| Total equity | 66,957.58M | 62,505.75M | 58,365.09M | 63,791.47M | 53,643.75M |
| Operating cash flow | 9,951.16M | 6,069.98M | 7,042.99M | 11,194.68M | 3,906.16M |
Valuation Measures
| Dec 2021 | |
| PER | -- |
| ROA | -2.56% |
| ROE | -7.98% |
| Operating margin | -9.70% |
| Profit margin | -8.77% |
Key executives
- President, Chief Executive Officer & Director: Seung-il Cheong
- Head of Finance & IR Team: Jeong-soo Kim
Shareholders
- Government of South Korea (51.1%)
- National Pension Service of Korea (5.9%)
- The Vanguard Group, Inc. (0.8%)
- BlackRock Fund Advisors (0.8%)
- Korea Electric Power Corp. Employee Stock OwnershipAssn (0.7%)
- Kopernik Global Investors LLC (0.5%)
- Samsung Asset Management Co., Ltd. (0.3%)
- Geode Capital Management LLC (0.2%)
- BlackRock Advisors (UK) Ltd. (0.2%)
- Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. (0.1%)
Contact Details
- Website:http://www.kepco.co.kr
- Phone: +82.61.345.3114
Related Companies
- Daesan Green Energy Co., Ltd.
- KEPCO Mojave Holdings LLC
- KEPCO California LLC
- KOLAT SpA
- PT Korea Energy Indonesia
- BSK E-New Industry Fund X
- e-New Industry LB Fund 1
- PT Siborpa Eco Power
- KEPCO Mangilao Solar LLC
- Mangilao Investment LLC
- KEPCO Mangilao Holdings LLC
- KEPCO Solar of Alamosa LLC
- KEPCO U.S., Inc.
- KOWEPO Lao International
- HeeMang sunlight Power Co., Ltd.
- Energy Innovation Fund I
- KOMIPO Vanphong Power Service LLC
- KHNP USA LLC
- Ogiri Solar Power Co., Ltd.
- Moha Solar Co., Ltd.
- KEPCO E&C Service Co., Ltd.
- TS Energy No. 25 Co., Ltd.
- Guam Ukudu Power LLC
- Paju Eco Energy Co., Ltd.
- Haenanum Energy Fund
- KOAK Power Ltd.
- KEPCO CSC Co., Ltd.
- KEPCO Mangilao America LLC
- Secutec Co., Ltd.
- First Keepers Co., Ltd.
Competitors
- Aboitiz Power Corp.
- Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc.
- POSCO Holdings Inc.
- PS Tec. Co., Ltd.
- DOOSAN ENERBILITY CO., LTD.
- Inscobee, Inc.
Copyright © 2022 FactSet Research Systems Inc. All rights reserved.
Last Updated on 17 May, 2022Nikkei Asian Review, now known as Nikkei Asia, will be the voice of the Asian Century.