Fact based stock research
Korean Air Lines (KOSE:A003490)
KR7003490000
How to read the free ranks
For every stock, we judge its performance against its peers and rank it on a scale of 1 to 100. The higher the rank, the better the stock performs than its peers. And, we do this for six investment strategies:
Value - shows how good of a value the stock is. Green is "inexpensive"; red is "expensive".
Growth - shows a company's growth potential. Green is "high growth" expected; red is "tough times ahead".
Safety - relates to the amount of debt a company has. Green is low debt level; red is high debt level.
Combined Financial - this isn't an average of the first three ranks but rather a consolidated view across several financial indicators. Green = good; red = tread carefully.
(NEW) Sentiment - quantifies professional analyst ratings and holdings as well as market pulse. Green = positive sentiment; red = skepticism (Only available to Premium Subscribers).
(NEW) 360° View - the ultimate rating with all financial and non-financial indicators.
Korean Air Lines stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 63 (better than 63% compared with investment alternatives), Korean Air Lines (Airlines, South Korea) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Korean Air Lines are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 95 (better than 95% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 67) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 3), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 63, is a buy recommendation based on Korean Air Lines's financial characteristics. As the company Korean Air Lines's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 95) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 67), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 3) indicates that the company is optimistic about the future and sees debt as an opportunity to boost returns. More debt means more shareholder returns if everything goes well. However, higher debt burdens are risky when interest rates rise or the business deteriorates in a crisis. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
Latest Obermatt Ranks
Log in or sign up to see the new 360° View and Sentiment ranks.
360° Viewnew| Country | South Korea |
| Industry | Airlines |
| Index | Low Emissions, Energy Efficient, KOSPI |
| Size class | XX-Large |
27-Mar-2025. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.
Analysts rarely agree on a stock’s future. So, who do you believe? Obermatt translates those collective views into a single Sentiment Rank. That plus the financial ranks give you the ultimate 360° View. Sign up to access them.
It’s easier said than done. When your stock drops, it’s easy to want to sell it and find a better performer. Think twice, or even three times, before trading. Those fees (especially the hidden ones) can eat up your gains.
Review the performance ranks of the individual metrics that form each investment strategy.
Research History: Korean Air Lines
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 21 |
|
90 |
|
83 |
|
95 |
|
| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 100 |
|
21 |
|
36 |
|
67 |
|
| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 23 |
|
67 |
|
23 |
|
3 |
|
| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | 100 |
|
88 |
|
88 |
|
new |
|
| 360° VIEW | ||||||||
| 360° VIEW | 75 |
|
88 |
|
88 |
|
new |
|
Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 63 (better than 63% compared with investment alternatives), Korean Air Lines (Airlines, South Korea) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Korean Air Lines are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 95 (better than 95% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 67) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 3), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 63, is a buy recommendation based on Korean Air Lines's financial characteristics. As the company Korean Air Lines's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 95) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 67), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 3) indicates that the company is optimistic about the future and sees debt as an opportunity to boost returns. More debt means more shareholder returns if everything goes well. However, higher debt burdens are risky when interest rates rise or the business deteriorates in a crisis. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 21 |
|
90 |
|
83 |
|
95 |
|
| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 100 |
|
21 |
|
36 |
|
67 |
|
| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 23 |
|
67 |
|
23 |
|
3 |
|
| COMBINED | ||||||||
| COMBINED | 53 |
|
82 |
|
85 |
|
63 |
|
Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 95 (better than 95% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Korean Air Lines shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Korean Air Lines. Price-to-Sales is 84 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 84% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Korean Air Lines's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 97% of alternatives, and this is also true for the Price-to-Book capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 69. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Korean Air Lines are expected to be higher than for 68% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 68). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 95, is a buy recommendation based on Korean Air Lines's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Since all value metrics are above the industry average, there is no objection to investing in Korean Air Lines based on its detailed value metrics. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more
| VALUE METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | 40 |
|
76 |
|
72 |
|
84 |
|
| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 50 |
|
91 |
|
89 |
|
97 |
|
| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | 28 |
|
59 |
|
55 |
|
69 |
|
| DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
| DIVIDEND YIELD | 1 |
|
71 |
|
64 |
|
68 |
|
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 21 |
|
90 |
|
83 |
|
95 |
|
Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 67 (better than 67% compared with alternatives), Korean Air Lines shows an above-average growth dynamic in its industry. Investors also speak of positive momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Korean Air Lines. Profit Growth has a rank of 67 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its profits more than 67% of its competitors. The same is valid for capital growth and stock returns. Capital Growth has a rank of 76, and Stock Returns has a rank of 57 which means that the stock returns have recently been above 57% of alternative investments. Only revenue growth is low with a Sales Growth has a rank of 15 (85% of its competitors are better). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 67, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. The many positive growth indicators indicate a positive growth momentum with only low revenue growth. That can also be attributed to divestments or the sale of unprofitable businesses. If that is the reason, overall growth is well on track to making this stock attractive for growth investors. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case. ...read more
| GROWTH METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REVENUE GROWTH | ||||||||
| REVENUE GROWTH | 65 |
|
90 |
|
24 |
|
15 |
|
| PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
| PROFIT GROWTH | 82 |
|
29 |
|
51 |
|
67 |
|
| CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
| CAPITAL GROWTH | 100 |
|
1 |
|
36 |
|
76 |
|
| STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
| STOCK RETURNS | 65 |
|
27 |
|
55 |
|
57 |
|
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 100 |
|
21 |
|
36 |
|
67 |
|
Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 3 (better than 3% compared with alternatives), the company Korean Air Lines has much riskier financing practices than comparable other companies, which means that their overall debt burden is significantly above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Korean Air Lines is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with all three metrics below average for Korean Air Lines. Liquidity is at 25, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 75% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is on the riskier side when it comes to debt service. Even worse, Leverage is at a rank of 8, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 92% of its competitors. Finally, Refinancing is at a rank of 3 which means that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is above average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 97% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 3 (worse than 97% compared with alternatives), Korean Air Lines has a financing structure that is significantly riskier than that of its competitors. This combination is rather dangerous in most situations. Only very promising companies with bright future outlooks and stellar reputations can operate with such risky financing. Investors should look at Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks to confirm a very positive outlook or be careful with investing in stocks of Korean Air Lines because it may suffer significantly in case of future difficulties. ...read more
| SAFETY METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEVERAGE | ||||||||
| LEVERAGE | 6 |
|
46 |
|
46 |
|
8 |
|
| REFINANCING | ||||||||
| REFINANCING | 21 |
|
47 |
|
21 |
|
3 |
|
| LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
| LIQUIDITY | 52 |
|
56 |
|
79 |
|
25 |
|
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 23 |
|
67 |
|
23 |
|
3 |
|
Sentiment Metrics in Detail
| SENTIMENT | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANALYST OPINIONS | ||||||||
| ANALYST OPINIONS | n/a |
|
97 |
|
100 |
|
new |
|
| OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
| OPINIONS CHANGE | 91 |
|
75 |
|
38 |
|
new |
|
| PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
| PRO HOLDINGS | 76 |
|
68 |
|
82 |
|
new |
|
| MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
| MARKET PULSE | 81 |
|
35 |
|
78 |
|
new |
|
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | 100 |
|
88 |
|
88 |
|
new |
|
Free stock analysis by the purely fact based Obermatt Method for Korean Air Lines from March 27, 2025.
Obermatt Portfolio Performance
We’re so convinced about our free research, that we buy our stock tips.
See the performance of the Obermatt portfolio.