Sanctuary Advisors LLC bought a new position in Korea Electric Power Co. (NYSE:KEP - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 71,386 shares of the utilities provider's stock, valued at approximately $525,000.
A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB bought a new stake in shares of Korea Electric Power during the third quarter valued at about $35,000. Stifel Financial Corp bought a new position in shares of Korea Electric Power in the third quarter valued at $96,000. Private Advisor Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Korea Electric Power during the 3rd quarter worth $114,000. Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Korea Electric Power in the 3rd quarter valued at $140,000. Finally, Townsquare Capital LLC purchased a new position in shares of Korea Electric Power in the third quarter worth approximately $142,000.
Korea Electric Power Stock Up 4.3 %
Shares of KEP traded up $0.32 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $7.63. The company's stock had a trading volume of 64,621 shares, compared to its average volume of 179,250. The company has a quick ratio of 0.30, a current ratio of 0.43 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.10. The firm has a market cap of $9.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 3.53 and a beta of 1.04. The company has a 50 day moving average of $7.23 and a two-hundred day moving average of $7.70. Korea Electric Power Co. has a 1-year low of $6.68 and a 1-year high of $9.55.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Separately, StockNews.com raised shares of Korea Electric Power from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Saturday, February 1st.
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About Korea Electric Power
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Korea Electric Power Corporation, an integrated electric utility company, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in South Korea and internationally. The company operates through Transmission and Distribution, Nuclear Power Generation, Thermal Power Generation, and Others segments.
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