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NYSE:KB

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

$52.07
+0.61 (+1.19%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$51.80
$52.22
50-Day Range
$36.96
$58.09
52-Week Range
$35.20
$58.52
Volume
148,801 shs
Average Volume
220,415 shs
Market Capitalization
$21.01 billion
P/E Ratio
5.90
Dividend Yield
1.75%
Price Target
N/A

KB Financial Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
N/A
Upside/​Downside
N/A
Short Interest
Healthy
0.09% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.67mentions of KB Financial Group in the last 14 days
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
17.22%
From $9.87 to $11.57 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.69 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

98th out of 850 stocks

Commercial Banks, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry

5th out of 27 stocks

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About KB Financial Group Stock (NYSE:KB)

KB Financial Group Inc. provides a range of banking and related financial services to consumers and corporations in South Korea and internationally. The company operates through seven segments: Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Other Banking, Credit Card, Securities, Life Insurance, and Non-Life Insurance. It offers loans, deposit products, and other related financial products and services to large, small, and medium-sized enterprises, as well as individuals and households; investment banking, and brokerage and supporting services; life insurance products; non-life insurance products, including automobile, fire and allied lines, and marine insurance; bancassurance services; 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; real estate trust management; capital investment; collection of receivables or credit investigation; software advisory, development, and supply; investment advisory; claim; management; savings banking; information and communication; and general advisory services. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

KB Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
3/06/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/20/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Finance
Industry
Commercial banks, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
154
Year Founded
2008

Profitability

Net Income
$3.71 billion
Pretax Margin
18.57%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$26.44 billion
Cash Flow
$10.05 per share
Book Value
$116.72 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
125,088,000
Market Cap
$21.01 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.02

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Jong Hee Yang (Age 63)
    CEO & Executive Chairman
  • Jong Hoon Lee
    Head of the Legal Affairs Unit
  • Jae Kwan Kim
    Chief Finance Officer
  • Mr. Dong Whan Han (Age 59)
    Senior EVP & Head of KB Research
  • Mr. Bong Joong Kwon (Age 55)
    Senior MD & Head of IR Department
  • Ms. Hye Ja Seo (Age 58)
    Senior MD & Chief Compliance Officer
  • Mr. Jin Young Kim (Age 55)
    Chief Public Relation Officer
  • Mr. Yeo Woon Yoon (Age 57)
    Senior MD & Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Mr. Dong Cheol Lee (Age 63)
    Vice Chairman and Head of Digital Business Unit & IT Business Unit
  • Mr. Yin Hur (Age 63)
    Vice Chairman, and Head of Global Business Unit & Insurance Business Unit

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

Pros

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

  • KB Financial Group Inc. has a low price-to-earnings ratio of 5.81, indicating potential undervaluation compared to industry peers.
  • The company operates through diverse segments including Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Credit Card, Securities, Life Insurance, and Non-Life Insurance, providing a broad exposure to different financial services.
  • KB Financial Group Inc. has shown a consistent track record of maintaining a healthy debt-to-equity ratio of 2.36, indicating prudent financial management.
  • With a market cap of $20.85 billion, KB Financial Group Inc. is a well-established player in the financial services industry, offering stability and credibility to investors.
  • The company's 50-day moving average of $44.10 suggests a positive trend in stock performance in the recent period, potentially indicating upward momentum.

Cons

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

  • KB Financial Group Inc. has a beta of 1.02, indicating that the stock may be sensitive to market fluctuations, potentially leading to higher volatility.
  • While the company has a 1-year high of $52.35, the 1-year low of $35.20 suggests price volatility, which could pose risks for investors seeking stable returns.
  • The P/E/G ratio of 0.38 may indicate that the stock is currently overvalued relative to its earnings growth potential, potentially limiting upside for investors.
  • KB Financial Group Inc. faces competition in the financial services sector, which could impact its market share and profitability in a competitive landscape.
  • Investors should consider the impact of economic conditions on KB Financial Group Inc.'s operations, as fluctuations in interest rates and regulatory changes could affect the company's financial performance.
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 Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these KB Financial Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

KB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have KB shares performed in 2024?

KB Financial Group's stock was trading at $41.37 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, KB stock has increased by 25.9% and is now trading at $52.07.
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Are investors shorting KB Financial Group?

KB Financial Group saw a decline in short interest in February. As of February 29th, there was short interest totaling 317,600 shares, a decline of 33.9% from the February 14th total of 480,400 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 201,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.6 days. Currently, 0.1% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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When is KB Financial Group's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, May 20th 2024.
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How were KB Financial Group's earnings last quarter?

KB Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:KB) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March, 6th. The bank reported $0.43 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.64 by $0.21. The bank earned $3.54 billion during the quarter. KB Financial Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.72% and a net margin of 12.94%.

Is KB Financial Group a good dividend stock?

KB Financial Group (NYSE:KB) pays an annual dividend of $0.91 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.69%. The dividend payout ratio is 10.32%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, KB will have a dividend payout ratio of 7.87% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for KB.

What ETFs hold KB Financial Group's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of KB Financial Group (NYSE:KB) stock in their portfolio include Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF (AVES) and Avantis Responsible Emerging Markets Equity ETF (AVSE).Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (AVEM).

What is Yoon-Dae Euh's approval rating as KB Financial Group's CEO?

7 employees have rated KB Financial Group Chief Executive Officer Yoon-Dae Euh on Glassdoor.com. Yoon-Dae Euh has an approval rating of 33% among the company's employees. This puts Yoon-Dae Euh in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of KB Financial Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other KB Financial Group investors own include AbbVie (ABBV), Alibaba Group (BABA), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), QUALCOMM (QCOM), CVS Health (CVS), Intel (INTC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Pfizer (PFE), Applied Materials (AMAT) and Altria Group (MO).

Who are KB Financial Group's major shareholders?

KB Financial Group's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.65%), Trinity Street Asset Management LLP (0.53%), Royal London Asset Management Ltd. (0.28%), Todd Asset Management LLC (0.15%), Franklin Resources Inc. (0.13%) and Royal Bank of Canada (0.09%).

How do I buy shares of KB Financial Group?

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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This page (NYSE:KB) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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