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 13.9% and is now trading at $47.13. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

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. View our KB earnings forecast .

How were KB Financial Group's earnings last quarter?

KB Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:KB) announced 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 net margin of 12.94% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.72%.

Is KB Financial Group a good dividend stock?

KB Financial Group (NYSE:KB) pays an annual dividend of $3.74 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.93%. KB has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 42.40%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, KB will have a dividend payout ratio of 32.92% 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 number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Gilman Hill Asset Management LLC (0.02%), DGS Capital Management LLC (0.01%), Ballentine Partners LLC (0.01%), Atlas Capital Advisors LLC (0.00%), Aprio Wealth Management LLC (0.00%) and Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.00%).

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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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

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$47.13

-0.04 (-0.08%)

(As of 04/15/2024 ET)

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Today's Range: $47.11
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$47.99
50-Day Range: $46.37
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$58.09
52-Week Range: $35.20
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$58.52

Volume: 95,846 shs
Average Volume: 172,783 shs
Market Capitalization: $19.02 billion

P/E Ratio: 5.34
Dividend Yield: 7.94%
Price Target: N/A

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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: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.74
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 23.75%
From $9.18 to $11.36 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.

4.78 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

120th out of 877 stocks

Commercial Banks, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry

2nd out of 28 stocks

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for KB Financial Group.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.09% 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 1.5, 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 3.38%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

3.3

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
KB Financial Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.93%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
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 42.40%. 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 32.92% next year. This indicates that KB Financial Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for KB.

3.2

News and Social Media Coverage

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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.64 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for KB Financial Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
6 people have searched for KB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 500% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 4 people have added KB Financial Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

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.

5.0

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for KB Financial Group are expected to grow by 23.75% in the coming year, from $9.18 to $11.36 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of KB Financial Group is 5.34, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 133.33.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of KB Financial Group is 5.34, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 56.90.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
KB Financial Group has a PEG Ratio of 0.38. 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 0.40. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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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, 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.

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KB Stock News Headlines

April 14, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

KB Financial Group (NYSE:KB) Shares Gap Down to $49.65

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March 12, 2024 | reuters.com

Gasoline, shelter costs boost US prices; inflation still slowing

March 12, 2024 | msn.com

(LEAD) Seoul shares close lower on profit-taking; won sharply up

March 12, 2024 | msn.com

Hana Financial, KB Financial listed as 2023 CDP Honors Club member

March 4, 2024 | msn.com

Banking groups rush to attract women as outside directors

March 4, 2024 | msn.com

Korean financiers post 2 trillion won in irrecoverable losses in 2023

March 3, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

KB Financial: Korea's 'Dividend King' Trades At Too Steep A Discount

March 3, 2024 | msn.com

Banking groups rush to attract women outside directors

February 25, 2024 | msn.com

KB PRASAC Bank opens in Cambodia

February 20, 2024 | morningstar.com

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February 19, 2024 | bloomberg.com

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February 18, 2024 | wsj.com

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February 18, 2024 | msn.com

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February 17, 2024 | morningstar.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 3/06/2024
Today: 4/16/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/20/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Finance
Industry: Commercial banks, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NYSE:KB
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1445930
Web: www.kbfg.com
Phone: (222) 073-7114
Fax: 82-2-2073-2848
Employees: 154
Year Founded: 2008

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $8.82
Trailing P/E Ratio: 5.34
Forward P/E Ratio: 5.13
P/E Growth: 0.38
Net Income: $3.71 billion
Net Margins: 12.94%
Pretax Margin: 18.57%
Return on Equity: 7.72%
Return on Assets: 0.63%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.36
Current Ratio: 1.67
Quick Ratio: 1.69

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $26.44 billion
Price / Sales: 0.72
Cash Flow: $10.38 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 4.54
Book Value: $116.72 per share
Price / Book: 0.40

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 403,510,000
Free Float: 125,088,000
Market Cap: $19.02 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.03

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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

Key Competitors

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Institutional Ownership

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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 has shown consistent growth in its stock value, attracting institutional investors.
The company offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, insurance, and securities, providing a well-rounded investment opportunity.
KB Financial Group has a strong presence not only in South Korea but also internationally, offering exposure to multiple markets.
The company's expansion into various countries indicates a strategic approach to growth and market diversification.
KB Financial Group's involvement in different financial sectors like credit cards, securities, and insurance provides a balanced portfolio for investors.

Cons

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

Market volatility and economic uncertainties can impact the financial performance of KB Financial Group.
Regulatory changes in different countries where KB Financial Group operates may pose challenges and affect profitability.
Intense competition in the banking and financial services sector could pressure margins and market share for KB Financial Group.
Fluctuations in interest rates and currency exchange rates can influence the company's revenue and earnings.
Investors should closely monitor the company's debt levels and leverage ratios to assess financial stability and risk management.

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 Friday, April 12, 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 13.9% and is now trading at $47.13.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
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.
View our KB earnings forecast.
How were KB Financial Group's earnings last quarter?: KB Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:KB) announced 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 net margin of 12.94% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.72%.
Is KB Financial Group a good dividend stock?: KB Financial Group (NYSE:KB) pays an annual dividend of $3.74 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.93%. KB has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 42.40%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, KB will have a dividend payout ratio of 32.92% 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 number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Gilman Hill Asset Management LLC (0.02%), DGS Capital Management LLC (0.01%), Ballentine Partners LLC (0.01%), Atlas Capital Advisors LLC (0.00%), Aprio Wealth Management LLC (0.00%) and Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.00%).
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.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NYSE:KB) was last updated on 4/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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