Korean Air (003490) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 003490 does

Korean Air (003490) is a stock listed on the Korea Exchange in the Industrials sector, Airlines industry. The company provides airline services through four segments: Air Transport, Aerospace, Hotel, and Others. It operates a fleet of 162 aircraft connecting 10 domestic and 106 international destinations in 39 countries, offering passenger and cargo transportation, aircraft maintenance, and parts manufacturing. Korean Air also operates hotels, provides software development and supply, aircraft engine repair, sports and leisure services, cargo information network services, and airport support services. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, with 16,893 employees.

Key numbers explained

• The current price of 31,500 KRW reflects the latest trading value of one share on the Korea Exchange.
• The +0.32% price change today shows the intraday movement relative to the previous close.
• The forward P/E ratio of 9.1 divides the current price by expected future earnings, helping investors compare valuation across peers like Samsung Heavy Industries (010140).
• The dividend yield of 2.38% indicates the annual dividend payment as a percentage of the current share price.
• The ex-dividend date of Mar 30, 2026 is the cutoff: buyers on or after this date do not receive the next dividend.
• A beta of 0.83 suggests the stock tends to move less than the overall market, often interpreted as lower volatility.
• The 52-week range of 21,000 – 32,100 shows the lowest and highest traded prices over the past year, with the current price near the upper end.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 228.9% means the company carries more than twice its equity in debt, a level that is common in capital-intensive airline businesses.

What to watch

Investors tracking Korean Air often consider factors that affect airline stocks broadly. Fuel price fluctuations can significantly impact operating costs, while foreign exchange movements affect revenue from international routes. The company's position within the Korean market and its fleet size of 162 aircraft are relevant to capacity planning. Korean Air is part of the KOSPI 200, which means its performance contributes to one of the main benchmarks for Korean equities. For those building a diversified portfolio, peers such as Hyundai Elevator (017800), L&F (066970), and Samsung C&T (028260) offer exposure to other Industrials sub-sectors on the same exchange.