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Korea Fund(NYSE) KF

Market Cap$226.51MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1984)+2,537%
5 Year+110%
1 Year+68%
1 Month-18%
$54.47
+1.62%
+0.87Today
Korea Fund last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 54.472026-10-23
Korea Fund stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0.98%USD 53.942026-10-16
1 month-17.82%USD 66.282026-09-23
3 month-8.36%USD 59.442026-07-24
Year to date+49.97%USD 36.322025-12-31
1 year+68.04%USD 32.422025-10-23
3 year+196.88%USD 18.352023-10-24
5 year+110.16%USD 25.922021-10-22
Since inception+2,537.48%USD 2.071984-08-22

Korea Fund Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$226.51MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$72.84M

Net Income (TTM)

$251.44M

EPS (TTM)

$58.40

P/E Ratio

0.93

Dividend

$0.44

Beta (Volatility)

0.93 (Low)

Price

$54.47

Volume

3,409.455

Open

$53.66

Previous Close

$54.47

Daily Range

$53.50 - $54.89

52-Week Range

$32.01 - $81.94

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 25, 2024

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About Korea Fund

The Korea Fund, Inc. operates as a closed-end investment vehicle, managed by Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC. The fund focuses on allocating capital to publicly traded companies within Korea's dynamic equity markets, emphasizing growth-oriented investments.

Products and Services
  • Closed-end investment fund focused on Korean equities
  • Diversified portfolio across various sectors
  • Investment strategy based on rigorous fundamental analysis
Growth Outlook
  • Recent revenue of $57.79 million indicates strong market positioning
  • Net income of $189.66 million showcases effective cost management
  • Return on equity at 89.73% reflects high profitability potential
Financial Highlights
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) dividend yield of 2.56% demonstrates attractive income potential
  • Price-to-earnings ratio of 0.92 suggests undervaluation compared to peers
  • Market capitalization of $224.09 million indicates solid investor interest
The Korea Fund, Inc. has established itself as a significant player in the asset management industry, particularly within the Korean market. The fund's strategic focus on growth-oriented companies, combined with a disciplined investment approach, positions it well for future opportunities. Recent financial performance highlights, including a substantial revenue increase and impressive net income, underscore the fund's operational efficiency and market adaptability. With a strong return on equity and an attractive dividend yield, The Korea Fund, Inc. presents a compelling option for investors seeking exposure to the Korean equity markets.
AI Generated • Oct 18, 2026

Industry

Capital Markets

CEO

Simon J. Crinage

Headquarters

New York City, NY 10019, US

KF Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

97.36%

Operating Margin

363.71%

Net Income Margin

363.49%

Return on Equity

89.73%

Return on Capital

66.49%

Return on Assets

66.25%

Earnings Yield

1.08%

Dividend Yield

0.80%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$226.51MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

4.16M

Volume

3.41K

Avg. Volume

26.32K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$67.06M

Operating Income

$243.06M

EBITDA

$243.13M

Operating Cash Flow

$0.00

Capital Expenditure

$0.00

Free Cash Flow

$0.00

Cash & ST Invst.

$1.46M

Total Debt

$0.00

Korea Fund Performance Analysis

Korea Fund annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-06-30USD -9,520,500N/A
20242024-06-30USD -1,273,930-86.6%
20252025-06-30USD 7,676,187N/A
20262026-06-30USD 66,806,091770.3%
Korea Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22024-12-31303.7%
Q42025-06-30-72.3%
Q22025-12-31589.2%
Q42026-06-30540.6%
Korea Fund annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-06-30USD 1.25N/A
20242024-06-30USD 2.1773.8%
20252025-06-30USD 2.07-4.7%
20262026-06-30USD 58.402723.0%
Korea Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22024-12-31-2038.9%
Q42025-06-30230.4%
Q22025-12-3140.5%
Q42026-06-30256.6%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Revenue

$57.79M

+4839.0%

Gross Profit

$56.68M

+191302.7%

Gross Margin

98.09%

N/A

Market Cap

$226.51MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

N/A

N/A

Employees

N/A

N/A

Net Income

$189.66M

+10692.9%

EBITDA

$189.66M

+10314.7%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Total Cash

$1.46M

+131.2%

Total Debt

$0.00

N/A

Accounts Receivable

$552.21K

-46.4%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Short Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Return on Assets

66.25%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

66.49%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$0.00

N/A

Operating Cash Flow

$0.00

N/A

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Questions About KF

What is the current price of Korea Fund?

Korea Fund is trading at $54.47 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Korea Fund?

Over the past 52 weeks, Korea Fund has traded between $32.01 and $81.94.

How much debt does Korea Fund have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Korea Fund reported total debt of $0.00.

How much cash does Korea Fund have on hand?

Korea Fund reported $1.46M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Korea Fund’s dividend yield?

Korea Fund currently has a dividend yield of 0.80%.

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