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Korea Fund(NYSE) KF

Market Cap$246.20MMarket 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)+2,767%
5 Year+103%
1 Year+122%
1 Month-13%
$58.61
-1.01%
-0.60Today
Korea Fund last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 59.212026-08-07
Korea Fund stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+6.6%USD 55.542026-07-31
1 month-13.43%USD 68.392026-07-08
3 month-16.23%USD 70.682026-05-08
Year to date+63.01%USD 36.322025-12-31
1 year+121.83%USD 26.692025-08-07
3 year+174.82%USD 21.542023-08-08
5 year+103.4%USD 29.112021-08-06
Since inception+2,766.79%USD 2.071984-08-22

Korea Fund Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$246.20MMarket 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)

$16.22M

Net Income (TTM)

$63.53M

EPS (TTM)

$21.86

P/E Ratio

2.71

Dividend

$0.44

Beta (Volatility)

0.90 (Low)

Price

$58.61

Volume

13,852.428

Open

$58.25

Previous Close

$59.21

Daily Range

$57.95 - $59.01

52-Week Range

$26.69 - $81.94

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 25, 2024

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About Korea Fund

The Korea Fund, Inc. is a closed-end investment vehicle managed by Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC, focusing on capital allocation to publicly traded companies in Korea. The fund emphasizes a diversified portfolio across various sectors, targeting growth-oriented companies through rigorous fundamental analysis.

Products and Services
  • Closed-end investment fund focused on Korean equities
  • Diversified portfolio across multiple sectors
  • Investment strategy based on fundamental analysis and stock selection
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached $9.02 million, indicating strong performance
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) net income margin stands at 8.8%
  • Significant growth potential in the Korean equity market
Financial Highlights
  • TTM revenue of $9.02 million, showcasing robust financial health
  • Dividend yield of 2.28%, providing attractive returns to investors
  • Price-to-earnings ratio of 2.76, indicating potential undervaluation
The Korea Fund, Inc. operates with a clear focus on the dynamic equity markets of Korea, leveraging a disciplined investment approach. The fund's recent financial performance highlights its ability to generate substantial revenue and maintain a healthy net income margin. The attractive dividend yield further enhances its appeal to investors seeking income. With a low price-to-earnings ratio, the fund may present an opportunity for growth as it capitalizes on the expanding Korean market. Overall, The Korea Fund, Inc. stands as a compelling option for those interested in diversifying their investment portfolios with a focus on Korean equities.
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Industry

Capital Markets

Sector

Financials

CEO

Simon J. Crinage

Website

www.thekoreafund.com

Headquarters

New York City, NY 10019, US

KF Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

93.62%

Operating Margin

517.79%

Net Income Margin

879.81%

Return on Equity

59.76%

Return on Capital

6.70%

Return on Assets

48.83%

Earnings Yield

36.90%

Dividend Yield

0.74%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$246.20MMarket 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

13.85K

Avg. Volume

23.76K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$10.35M

Operating Income

$53.50M

EBITDA

$26.18M

Operating Cash Flow

$0.00

Capital Expenditure

$0.00

Free Cash Flow

$0.00

Cash & ST Invst.

$1.00M

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
20222022-06-30USD 30,159,742N/A
20232023-06-30USD -9,520,500N/A
20242024-06-30USD -1,273,930-86.6%
20252025-06-30USD 7,676,187N/A
Korea Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-06-30150.4%
Q22024-12-31303.7%
Q42025-06-30-72.3%
Q22025-12-31589.2%
Korea Fund annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-06-30USD -16.73N/A
20232023-06-30USD 1.25N/A
20242024-06-30USD 2.1773.8%
20252025-06-30USD 2.07-4.7%
Korea Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-06-30-80.0%
Q22024-12-31-2038.9%
Q42025-06-30230.4%
Q22025-12-3140.5%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2025YOY CHG

Revenue

$9.02M

+488.5%

Gross Profit

$8.36M

-30.3%

Gross Margin

92.69%

N/A

Market Cap

$246.20MMarket 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

$53.17M

+507.1%

EBITDA

$53.17M

+505.7%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2025YOY CHG

Total Cash

$1.00M

+39.3%

Total Debt

$0.00

-100.0%

Accounts Receivable

$5.35M

+199.6%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Short Term Debt

$0.00

-100.0%

Return on Assets

48.83%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

30.39%

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 $58.47 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Korea Fund?

Over the past 52 weeks, Korea Fund has traded between $26.69 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 $474.13K 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 0.74%.

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