Korea Electric Power Corporation · KEP · FY2015 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2015
KEPCO Q3: Strong profit, but one-time gains and policy risks matter
The quarter supports a constructive operating view: lower fuel costs, overseas growth, new plant capacity and debt reduction were positive. However, the quality and durability of reported profit require caution because a KRW6.4 trillion land-sale gain was material, while coal taxes, regulation, tariffs and emissions costs remain unresolved.
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What changed
Compared with the prior-quarter analysis, Q3 added a reported KRW6.4 trillion land-sale gain, stronger reported profit, a KRW4 trillion debt reduction and greater emphasis on the coal-tax and emissions-cost burden. The plant-buildout and UAE expansion priorities continued.
Guidance delta
Maintained; no change to guidance sentiment was identified.
Key takeaways
- Q3 performance benefited from lower fuel costs, stronger overseas revenue and a KRW6.4 trillion land-sale gain.
- Management highlighted a large 2016-2017 plant-completion pipeline spanning coal and nuclear units.
- Coal-tax increases, currency effects, tariff review and emissions costs remain key uncertainties.
- Debt fell by KRW4 trillion in Q3, with further reduction targeted by year-end.
Management priorities
- Complete Shin Kori 3 and 4 on the stated schedule.
- Bring seven new coal plants totaling 6,500 MW online during 2016.
- Advance UAE projects and finalize tariff and regulatory work.
- Continue debt reduction and reflect REC costs in financial reporting.
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Firm-level rating actions
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| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of America | Neutral | Underperform | Upgrade | Nov 21, 2016 |
| B of A Securities | Neutral | Underperform | Upgrade | Nov 21, 2016 |
| UBS | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Oct 24, 2016 |
| Morgan Stanley | Equal Weight | Overweight | Downgrade | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Credit Suisse | Neutral | Outperform | Downgrade | May 12, 2014 |
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Snapshot as of publicationKorea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) functions as a comprehensive electric utility, responsible for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity within South Korea and in various international markets. Its operations are organized into key segments: Transmission and Distribution, Nuclear Power Generation, Thermal Power Generation, and a broader 'Others' category. KEPCO boasts a diverse energy portfolio, generating power from a wide array of sources including nuclear, coal, oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), internal combustion engines, combined-cycle plants, integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) facilities, hydroelectric dams, wind and solar farms, fuel cells, biogas, and other emergent technologies. As of December 31, 2021, the company commanded an impressive generation fleet comprising 763 units, encompassing nuclear, thermal, hydroelectric, and internal combustion facilities, collectively boasting an installed capacity of 82,459 megawatts.…
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