Korea Electric Power Corp ADR (KEP)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
KEP
Korea Electric Power Corp ADR
$12.39
-3.95%
UTILITIES · Cap: $16.38B
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.68
-2.16%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Korea Electric Power Corp ADR generates 4412370% more annual revenue ($97.60T vs $2.21B). KEP leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs -7.7%. KEP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.44. KEP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
KEP
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
TAC
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
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
Generating 3.2T in free cash flow
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
0.7% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 11.3x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -12.1% — below average capital efficiency
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 : TAC
TAC has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : KEP
The primary concerns for KEP are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.62 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TAC
The primary concerns for TAC are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 3.17 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEP profiles as a value stock while TAC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
KEP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.78 — expect wider price swings.
KEP is growing revenue faster at 0.7% — sustainability is the question.
KEP generates stronger free cash flow (3.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KEP scores higher overall (66/100 vs 33/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
TransAlta Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
TransAlta Corporation owns, operates and develops a diverse fleet of electric power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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