Risk factor
Very high price volatility
Profitability factor
Solid dividends
About
Based in Seoul, South Korea, Korea Electric Power Industrial Development Co., Ltd. (KEPID) specializes in the operation and comprehensive maintenance of power generation facilities, particularly thermal plants. Their extensive services encompass the management of coal and ash treatment, desulfurization units, nuclear power plants, and wastewater processing infrastructure, as well as general energy production sites. KEPID is also deeply involved in the renewable energy sector, supplying green power and undertaking the development and operation of solar power plants. The company provides essential electricity meter reading services, including advanced remote (AMI) systems, and offers internet billing solutions. Furthermore, their portfolio includes managing and selling refinery plants, implementing integrated energy storage systems (ESS) for public and private entities, supplying smart grid products, and deploying leakage detection technologies. Founded in 1990 as Hansung Global Industry Co., Ltd., the company officially adopted its current name in February 1996.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is distinctly 'expensive' compared to its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'expensive' on P/E, overvalued on EV/EBITDA,