Korea Electric Power Corporation (KOP) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Korea Electric Power Corporation (KOP) has net assets worth €49.32 Trillion EUR (≈ $57.66 Trillion USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€254.93 Trillion ≈ $298.04 Trillion USD) and total liabilities (€205.60 Trillion ≈ $240.37 Trillion USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check KOP tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €49.32 Trillion |
| % of Total Assets | 19.35% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -4.27% |
| 5-Year Change | -24.45% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 14.48 |
Korea Electric Power Corporation - Net Assets Trend (2016–2025)
This chart illustrates how Korea Electric Power Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See KOP cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Korea Electric Power Corporation (2016–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Korea Electric Power Corporation from 2016 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Korea Electric Power Corporation market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | €49.32 Trillion ≈ $57.66 Trillion |
+19.24% |
| 2024-12-31 | €41.36 Trillion ≈ $48.36 Trillion |
+11.00% |
| 2023-12-31 | €37.26 Trillion ≈ $43.57 Trillion |
-11.27% |
| 2022-12-31 | €42.00 Trillion ≈ $49.10 Trillion |
-35.67% |
| 2021-12-31 | €65.28 Trillion ≈ $76.32 Trillion |
-7.64% |
| 2020-12-31 | €70.69 Trillion ≈ $82.64 Trillion |
+2.61% |
| 2019-12-31 | €68.89 Trillion ≈ $80.54 Trillion |
-3.10% |
| 2018-12-31 | €71.09 Trillion ≈ $83.11 Trillion |
-2.57% |
| 2017-12-31 | €72.96 Trillion ≈ $85.30 Trillion |
-0.12% |
| 2016-12-31 | €73.05 Trillion ≈ $85.40 Trillion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Korea Electric Power Corporation's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 46.4% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €28.50 Trillion | 59.17% |
| Other Components | €19.67 Trillion | 40.83% |
| Total Equity | €48.17 Trillion | 100.00% |
Korea Electric Power Corporation Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Korea Electric Power Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc
NYSE:DKS
|
$14.77 Billion |
|
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Ltd
SHG:603799
|
$14.77 Billion |
|
JULIUS BAER GRP. ADR/1/5
F:JGE1
|
$14.77 Billion |
|
Performance Food Group Co
NYSE:PFGC
|
$14.78 Billion |
|
WUXI BIOLOGICS UNSP.ADR/2
F:1FW1
|
$14.75 Billion |
|
H.K. CHINA GAS HD-25 ADR
F:HCGS
|
$14.74 Billion |
|
Sands China Ltd
F:599A
|
$14.73 Billion |
|
Elia Group SA/NV
BR:ELI
|
$14.72 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Korea Electric Power Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 39,915,236,000,000 to 48,169,942,000,000, a change of 8,254,706,000,000 (20.7%).
- Net income of 8,544,918,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 216,780,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €8.54 Trillion | +17.74% |
| Dividends Paid | €216.78 Billion | -0.45% |
| Other Changes | €-73.43 Billion | -0.15% |
| Total Change | €- | 20.68% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Korea Electric Power Corporation's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.00x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 | €111659.59 | €10.60 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €108641.48 | €10.60 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €105140.33 | €10.60 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €107940.10 | €10.60 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €99559.83 | €10.60 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €63158.36 | €10.60 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €55836.52 | €10.60 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €62176.74 | €10.60 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | €75035.26 | €10.60 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Korea Electric Power Corporation utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 17.74%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 8.85%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.38x
- • Equity Multiplier: 5.29x
- Recent ROE (17.74%) is above the historical average (-4.65%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9.83% | 11.79% | 0.34x | 2.48x | €-123.79 Billion |
| 2017 | 1.81% | 2.19% | 0.33x | 2.54x | €-5.87 Trillion |
| 2018 | -1.88% | -2.19% | 0.32x | 2.66x | €-8.29 Trillion |
| 2019 | -3.48% | -4.00% | 0.30x | 2.93x | €-9.10 Trillion |
| 2020 | 2.88% | 3.40% | 0.29x | 2.93x | €-4.94 Trillion |
| 2021 | -8.36% | -8.82% | 0.29x | 3.30x | €-11.73 Trillion |
| 2022 | -60.34% | -34.34% | 0.30x | 5.79x | €-28.52 Trillion |
| 2023 | -13.45% | -5.51% | 0.36x | 6.69x | €-8.41 Trillion |
| 2024 | 8.75% | 3.77% | 0.38x | 6.18x | €-499.83 Billion |
| 2025 | 17.74% | 8.85% | 0.38x | 5.29x | €3.73 Trillion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Korea Electric Power Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric
- Average net assets among peers: $321,445,969,889
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 10.52%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korea Electric Power Corporation (KOP) | €49.32 Trillion | 9.83% | 4.17x | $14.77 Billion |
| BEIJ.JINGNENG CL.ERG.HYC1 (BJ6) | $37.48 Billion | 8.92% | 1.70x | $774.12 Million |
| CENTRAL PUERTO ADR/1 AP1 (C3TA) | $2.62 Trillion | 13.24% | 0.40x | $2.14 Billion |
| Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais (CID) | $15.94 Billion | 10.93% | 2.76x | $4.12 Billion |
| CLP HLDGS LTD ADR/1 HD 5 (CLP1) | $117.42 Billion | 9.08% | 1.03x | $19.96 Billion |
| S.ENER.ELEC.SP.GDR REGS 1 (ECEA) | $4.95 Billion | -11.16% | 0.59x | $1.09 Billion |
| ENDESA ADR/ 1/2 EO 120 (ENAA) | $5.76 Billion | 44.13% | 7.70x | $34.26 Billion |
| Mainova AG (MNV6) | $1.26 Billion | 10.24% | 1.41x | $2.67 Billion |
| National Grid plc (NNGD) | $20.38 Billion | 38.24% | 2.23x | $71.15 Billion |
| Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima (PWD1) | $73.69 Billion | -28.96% | 2.23x | $553.64 Million |
About Korea Electric Power Corporation
Korea Electric Power Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in South Korea and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Electricity Sales, Nuclear Power Generation, Thermal Power Generation, Power Support, and Other. It builds and operates overhead and underground transmission power grids; offers di… Read more