Korea Electric Power Corp ADR (KEP)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
KEP
Korea Electric Power Corp ADR
$12.21
+2.69%
UTILITIES · Cap: $16.06B
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.08
-0.82%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Korea Electric Power Corp ADR generates 4305838% more annual revenue ($97.57T vs $2.27B). KEP leads profitability with a 8.0% profit margin vs -1.0%. KEP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.44. KEP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
KEP
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
TAC
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
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 33.3%
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 4.7%
Revenue declined 0.1%
Earnings declined 76.5%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -12.1% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 71.6%
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
The strongest argument for TAC centers on Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 12.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : TAC
The primary concerns for TAC are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.38 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 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
TAC is growing revenue faster at 12.5% — sustainability is the question.
TAC generates stronger free cash flow (17M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KEP scores higher overall (55/100 vs 43/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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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