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Korea Fund(NYSE) KF

Market Cap$267.09MMarket 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)+3,010%
5 Year+134%
1 Year+141%
1 Month+24%
$65.20
+1.51%
+0.97Today
Korea Fund last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 64.232026-08-28
Korea Fund stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0.22%USD 64.092026-08-21
1 month+23.8%USD 51.882026-07-29
3 month-14.02%USD 74.702026-05-29
Year to date+76.84%USD 36.322025-12-31
1 year+140.57%USD 26.702025-08-28
3 year+209.1%USD 20.782023-08-29
5 year+134.18%USD 27.432021-08-27
Since inception+3,010.07%USD 2.071984-08-22

Korea Fund Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$267.09MMarket 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

1.10

Dividend

$0.44

Beta (Volatility)

0.90 (Low)

Price

$65.20

Volume

16,303.906

Open

$64.12

Previous Close

$64.23

Daily Range

$64.07 - $65.67

52-Week Range

$26.79 - $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 equity markets. Managed by Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC, the fund emphasizes growth-oriented investments 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 $9.02 million indicates strong market positioning
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) net income margin of 8.8% reflects operational efficiency
  • Return on equity (ROE) of 59.76% showcases effective capital utilization
Financial Highlights
  • Quarterly revenue increased significantly from $1.31 million to $9.02 million
  • Dividend yield of 2.08% offers attractive income potential
  • Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 3.04 suggests undervaluation compared to peers
The Korea Fund, Inc. operates with a clear strategy to capitalize on the growth potential of the Korean market. The recent quarterly revenue surge highlights the fund's ability to adapt and thrive in a competitive environment. With a robust net income margin and impressive return on equity, the fund demonstrates strong financial health and operational effectiveness. The attractive dividend yield further enhances its appeal to income-focused investors. Overall, The Korea Fund, Inc. presents a compelling opportunity for those interested in gaining exposure to the dynamic Korean equity markets.
AI Generated • Aug 19, 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

90.91%

Dividend Yield

0.68%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$267.09MMarket 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

16.30K

Avg. Volume

26.21K

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

$267.09MMarket 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

66.29%

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 $65.20 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Korea Fund?

Over the past 52 weeks, Korea Fund has traded between $26.79 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 0.68%.

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