Korea Electric Power Corp ADR (KEP)vsNational Grid PLC ADR (NGG)
KEP
Korea Electric Power Corp ADR
$12.21
+2.69%
UTILITIES · Cap: $16.06B
NGG
National Grid PLC ADR
$76.86
+0.63%
UTILITIES · Cap: $77.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Korea Electric Power Corp ADR generates 551563% more annual revenue ($97.57T vs $17.69B). NGG leads profitability with a 18.3% profit margin vs 8.0%. KEP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.44. NGG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
KEP
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
NGG
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 4.7%
Revenue declined 0.1%
Earnings declined 76.5%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 8.6x book value
2.0% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KEP
The strongest argument for KEP centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.44 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NGG
The strongest argument for NGG centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.3% and operating margin at 32.6%. PEG of 0.96 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : KEP
The primary concerns for KEP are Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.69 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : NGG
The primary concerns for NGG are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
NGG is growing revenue faster at 2.0% — sustainability is the question.
NGG generates stronger free cash flow (-2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NGG scores higher overall (62/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 18.3% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Korea Electric Power Corp ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Korea Electric Power Corporation, an integrated electric utility company, generates, transmits and distributes electricity in South Korea and internationally. The company is headquartered in Naju-si, South Korea.
National Grid PLC ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
National Grid plc transmits and distributes electricity and natural gas. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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