Korea Electric Power Co. (NYSE:KEP - Get Free Report) gapped up prior to trading on Tuesday . The stock had previously closed at $7.78, but opened at $8.17. Korea Electric Power shares last traded at $8.04, with a volume of 82,183 shares trading hands.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Separately, StockNews.com upgraded shares of Korea Electric Power from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Saturday, February 1st.
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Korea Electric Power Stock Down 8.5 %
The firm has a market capitalization of $9.37 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 3.38 and a beta of 1.04. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $7.22 and a 200 day moving average price of $7.70. The company has a current ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 0.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.10.
Institutional Trading of Korea Electric Power
Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB acquired a new position in Korea Electric Power during the 3rd quarter worth about $35,000. Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. lifted its position in Korea Electric Power by 443.7% during the 4th quarter. Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 6,312 shares of the utilities provider's stock valued at $43,000 after purchasing an additional 5,151 shares during the period. Wealthstream Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of Korea Electric Power in the 4th quarter valued at about $71,000. XTX Topco Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Korea Electric Power during the 4th quarter worth approximately $78,000. Finally, Vise Technologies Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Korea Electric Power during the fourth quarter worth approximately $89,000.
Korea Electric Power Company Profile
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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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