(KB) KB Financial - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: South Korea • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US48241A1051

KB: Banking, Loans, Credit Cards, Insurance, Investments

KB Financial Group Inc (NYSE:KB) is a leading South Korean financial services provider with operations spanning multiple countries, including the United States, New Zealand, China, Cambodia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, and others. The company operates through several key business segments: Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Other Banking Services, Credit Card, Securities, Life Insurance, and Non-Life Insurance. Its product offerings include loans, deposit products, investment banking, brokerage services, life and non-life insurance products, and credit card services. Additionally, the company provides a wide range of specialized financial services such as foreign exchange transactions, financial leasing, real estate trust management, microfinance, and investment advisory services.

KB Financial Group Inc. was established in 1963 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The company has a significant presence in both domestic and international markets, with a strong focus on innovation and customer-centric financial solutions. It serves a diverse customer base, including large corporations, SMEs, and individual consumers, offering tailored financial products and services to meet their specific needs.

From a technical perspective, KB Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:KB) is currently trading at 57.82, with a 20-day moving average of 53.83 and a 50-day moving average of 55.02. The stock has shown volatility with an ATR of 1.61. The 200-day moving average stands at 60.85, indicating a recent downtrend in the stock price. The average 20-day volume is 211,703 shares, reflecting moderate trading activity.

On the fundamental side, KB Financial Group Inc. has a market capitalization of 21,349.54M USD, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.31 and a forward P/E of 3.85. The price-to-book ratio is 0.51, suggesting undervaluation relative to its book value. The return on equity (RoE) is 7.41%, indicating moderate profitability. The companys financial health is further supported by its diversified business segments and strong market position in South Korea and other international markets.

Based on the provided and , here is a 3-month forecast for KB Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:KB): The stock is expected to test the SMA50 level of 55.02 in the near term. If it fails to breach this resistance, a potential pullback to the SMA20 of 53.83 is likely. However, the forward P/E of 3.85 and a P/B ratio of 0.51 suggest undervaluation, which could attract investors and drive a recovery. The ATR of 1.61 indicates moderate volatility, and the stock may experience price swings within a narrow range. Overall, the outlook is neutral with a potential upside driven by fundamental valuations.

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KB Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 22,381m
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Regional
GiC Sub-Industry Diversified Banks
IPO / Inception 2001-11-12

KB Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 60.6
Fundamental -
Dividend Rating 45.5
Rel. Strength -2.08
Analysts 5/5
Fair Price Momentum 67.38 USD
Fair Price DCF -

KB Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.87%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.46%
Annual Growth 5y 12.63%
Payout Consistency 75.4%

KB Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -21.4%
Growth Correlation 12m -4.5%
Growth Correlation 5y 69.5%
CAGR 5y 24.72%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.58
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.20
Alpha 9.91
Beta 0.787
Volatility 34.49%
Current Volume 148.1k
Average Volume 20d 199.9k
What is the price of KB stocks?
As of May 01, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 62.98 with a total of 148,094 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +6.40%, over one month by +16.39%, over three months by +1.82% and over the past year by +20.15%.
Is KB Financial a good stock to buy?
Yes. Based on ValueRay Analyses, KB Financial (NYSE:KB) is currently (May 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Growth Rating of 60.62 and therefor a clear technical positive rating according to historical growth.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of KB as of May 2025 is 67.38. This means that KB is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 6.99%.
Is KB a buy, sell or hold?
KB Financial has received a consensus analysts rating of 5.00. Therefor, it is recommend to buy KB.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for KB stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, KB KB Financial will be worth about 72.8 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 62.98. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +15.54%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 87.3 38.6%
Analysts Target Price 87.3 38.6%
ValueRay Target Price 72.8 15.5%