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Korea Fund(NYSE) KF

Market Cap$270.08MMarket 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)+3,045%
5 Year+143%
1 Year+119%
1 Month+4%
$64.95
-0.60%
-0.39Today
Korea Fund last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 64.952026-09-18
Korea Fund stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-4.46%USD 67.982026-09-11
1 month+3.92%USD 62.502026-08-19
3 month-18.86%USD 80.052026-06-18
Year to date+78.83%USD 36.322025-12-31
1 year+119.37%USD 29.612025-09-18
3 year+211.86%USD 20.832023-09-19
5 year+142.97%USD 26.732021-09-17
Since inception+3,044.93%USD 2.071984-08-22

Korea Fund Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$270.08MMarket 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

1.11

Dividend

$0.44

Beta (Volatility)

0.91 (Low)

Price

$64.95

Volume

1,520

Open

$64.64

Previous Close

$64.95

Daily Range

$63.85 - $65.78

52-Week Range

$29.61 - $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 focused on capital allocation to publicly traded companies in Korea's dynamic equity markets. Managed by Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC, the fund emphasizes growth-oriented companies through rigorous fundamental analysis.

Products and Services
  • Investment in publicly traded Korean companies
  • Diversified portfolio across various sectors
  • Utilization of fundamental analysis for stock selection
Growth Outlook
  • Recent revenue of $57.79 million indicates strong market presence
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) net income shows a robust $189.66 million
  • Investment strategy aligns with Korea's economic growth potential
Financial Highlights
  • TTM dividend yield stands at 2.11%, providing steady income
  • Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 1.12 suggests attractive valuation
  • Market capitalization of approximately $271.71 million reflects solid investor interest
The Korea Fund, Inc. operates with a clear focus on identifying and investing in growth-oriented companies within the Korean market. The fund's recent revenue performance and substantial net income highlight its effective investment strategy. With a competitive dividend yield and favorable valuation metrics, the fund presents an intriguing opportunity for investors interested in the Korean equity market. The management's commitment to rigorous analysis and strategic diversification further enhances the fund's potential for long-term growth.
AI Generated • Sep 18, 2026

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

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

90.09%

Dividend Yield

0.67%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$270.08MMarket 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

1.52K

Avg. Volume

26.71K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$67.06M

Operating Income

$243.06M

EBITDA

$214.02M

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

$270.08MMarket 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 $64.95 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Korea Fund?

Over the past 52 weeks, Korea Fund has traded between $29.61 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 0.67%.

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