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KB Financial Group (KB) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$61.79
+0.22 (+0.36%)
(As of 09/18/2024 ET)

About KB Financial Group Stock (NYSE:KB)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$61.47
$62.87
50-Day Range
$57.83
$67.11
52-Week Range
$36.57
$67.40
Volume
117,610 shs
Average Volume
204,951 shs
Market Capitalization
$24.93 billion
P/E Ratio
7.71
Dividend Yield
2.96%
Price Target
N/A
Consensus Rating
N/A

Company Overview

KB Financial Group Inc. provides a range of banking and related financial services to consumers and corporations in South Korea, the United States, New Zealand, China, Cambodia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, and internationally. The company operates through Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Other Banking Services, Credit Card, Securities, Life Insurance, and Non-Life Insurance segments. It offers loans, deposit products, and other related financial products and services to large, small, medium-sized enterprises, and small office/home office, as well as individuals and households; investment banking, and brokerage and supporting services; life insurance products; non-life insurance products, including fire, maritime, injury, technology, liability, package, title, guarantee, other special type insurances, automobile, long-term nonlife, property damage, injury, driver, savings, illness, nursing, pension, and others; and credit sale, cash service, card loan, and other supporting services. The company also engages in securities and derivatives trading, funding, and other supporting activities. In addition, it offers foreign exchange transaction; financial investment; credit card and installment financing; financial leasing; auto Installment finance; real estate trust management; capital and collective investment; collection of receivables or credit investigation; software advisory, development, and supply; microfinance; investment advisory; claim; management; savings banking; information and communication; e-commerce; and general advisory services. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

KB Financial Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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Overall MarketRank™: 94th Percentile

KB Financial Group scored higher than 94% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 87th out of 920 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for KB Financial Group are expected to grow by 20.74% in the coming year, from $9.40 to $11.35 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of KB Financial Group is 7.71, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 134.03.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of KB Financial Group is 7.71, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 48.48.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    KB Financial Group has a PEG Ratio of 0.41. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    KB Financial Group has a P/B Ratio of 0.55. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about KB Financial Group's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    0.12% of the float of KB Financial Group has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    KB Financial Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in KB Financial Group has recently increased by 6.29%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    KB Financial Group pays a meaningful dividend of 3.12%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    KB Financial Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of KB Financial Group is 22.85%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, KB Financial Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.12% next year. This indicates that KB Financial Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about KB Financial Group's dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    0.12% of the float of KB Financial Group has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    KB Financial Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in KB Financial Group has recently increased by 6.29%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • News Sentiment

    KB Financial Group has a news sentiment score of 0.74. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for KB Financial Group this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 7 people have searched for KB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -56% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    5 people have added KB Financial Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 400% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, KB Financial Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    69.00% of the stock of KB Financial Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    Only 11.52% of the stock of KB Financial Group is held by institutions.

  • Read more about KB Financial Group's insider trading history.

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KB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

KB Financial Group's stock was trading at $41.37 at the beginning of the year. Since then, KB shares have increased by 49.4% and is now trading at $61.79.
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KB Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:KB) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 14th. The bank reported $3.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.70 by $0.36. The bank had revenue of $3.18 billion for the quarter. KB Financial Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.29% and a net margin of 12.13%.

KB Financial Group's top institutional investors include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.63%), Trinity Street Asset Management LLP (0.41%), Royal London Asset Management Ltd. (0.21%) and American Century Companies Inc. (0.13%).

Shares of KB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that KB Financial Group investors own include AbbVie (ABBV), Alibaba Group (BABA), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), QUALCOMM (QCOM), CVS Health (CVS), Intel (INTC) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/14/2024
Today
9/18/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/12/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Finance
Industry
Commercial banks, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry
Banking
Employees
150
Year Founded
2008

Profitability

Net Income
$3.59 billion
Pretax Margin
15.99%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$21.99 trillion
Cash Flow
$10.86 per share
Book Value
$113.02 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
125,088,000
Market Cap
$24.93 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.99

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Should I Buy KB Financial Group Stock? KB Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, August 26, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these KB Financial Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

KB Financial Group
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in KB Financial Group Inc.:

  • KB Financial Group Inc. reported a strong quarterly earnings result, beating the consensus estimate by $0.07 per share, indicating solid financial performance.
  • Recent institutional trading activities show increased interest from investors, with new positions being established by various institutions, suggesting confidence in the company's future prospects.
  • The stock price of KB Financial Group Inc. has shown resilience, with a 1-year high of $65.77, indicating potential for capital appreciation.
  • KB Financial Group Inc. has a low P/E ratio of 7.52, which may indicate that the stock is undervalued compared to its earnings potential, making it an attractive investment opportunity.
  • Capital International Investors and other institutional investors have been increasing their holdings in KB Financial Group Inc., signaling positive sentiment towards the company's growth prospects.

KB Financial Group
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in KB Financial Group Inc. for these reasons:

  • Stock trading down by 5.1% recently may indicate short-term volatility or market concerns impacting the stock price negatively.
  • StockNews.com downgraded KB Financial Group from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating, suggesting potential challenges or risks ahead for the company.
  • The company's PE ratio of 8.12 is higher than the industry average, which could indicate that the stock is relatively expensive compared to its earnings, potentially limiting upside potential.
  • KB Financial Group Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.25, which may raise concerns about the company's financial leverage and ability to manage debt effectively.
  • While the company has shown growth, the beta of 1.01 indicates that the stock's price movements are closely correlated with the market, potentially exposing investors to market risks.

This page (NYSE:KB) was last updated on 9/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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