Korea Electric Power Corp ADR (KEP)vsVistra Corp. (VST)
KEP
Korea Electric Power Corp ADR
$12.39
-3.95%
UTILITIES · Cap: $16.38B
VST
Vistra Corp.
$153.68
+1.12%
UTILITIES · Cap: $53.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Korea Electric Power Corp ADR generates 501848% more annual revenue ($97.60T vs $19.45B). VST leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs 8.9%. KEP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.44. VST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
KEP
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
VST
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Revenue surging 43.4% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Areas to Watch
0.7% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Moderate valuation
Trading at 19.8x book value
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 52.3%
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 : VST
The strongest argument for VST centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 43.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : VST
The primary concerns for VST are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEP profiles as a value stock while VST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VST carries more volatility with a beta of 1.45 — expect wider price swings.
VST is growing revenue faster at 43.4% — sustainability is the question.
KEP generates stronger free cash flow (3.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VST scores higher overall (68/100 vs 66/100) and 43.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Vistra Corp.
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Vistra Corp. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Visit Website →Compare with Other UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?