Korea Electric Power Corp ADR (KEP)vsVistra Corp. (VST)
KEP
Korea Electric Power Corp ADR
$12.21
+2.69%
UTILITIES · Cap: $16.06B
VST
Vistra Corp.
$148.38
+0.90%
UTILITIES · Cap: $49.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Korea Electric Power Corp ADR generates 507773% more annual revenue ($97.57T vs $19.21B). VST leads profitability with a 11.6% profit margin vs 8.0%. VST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.38. KEP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
KEP
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
VST
Buy54
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 4.7%
Revenue declined 0.1%
Earnings declined 76.5%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 16.6x book value
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 5.5%
Earnings declined 6.2%
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. PEG of 0.38 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 : VST
The primary concerns for VST are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 3.63 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEP profiles as a value stock while VST is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
VST carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
KEP is growing revenue faster at -0.1% — sustainability is the question.
VST generates stronger free cash flow (133M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KEP scores higher overall (55/100 vs 54/100). 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.
Vistra Corp.
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Vistra Corp. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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