Construction and Energy Stocks Power KOSPI Higher

South Korea’s main board index, the KOSPI, closed up 0.97% at 6,808.21, while the tech‑heavy KOSDAQ slipped marginally 0.03% to 826.87. The market was led by a rally in construction and energy firms, especially those linked to nuclear and data‑center projects, offsetting broader weakness.

DaewooEngineering&Construction (047040) +8.40%

DaewooEngineering&Construction chart

Price now₩19,100
Prev close₩17,620
Change+8.40%
Mkt cap₩7.8T
P/E-8.7
P/B2.34
EPS₩-2,195
ROE-14.26%
Debt ratio266.54%
52W range₩3,320–40,350

Analyst consensus — 16 ratings, last 180 days · avg target ₩22,700

Buy14
Hold2
Sell0

Daewoo Engineering & Construction surged 8.4% to close higher, buoyed by investor confidence after the firm announced large new contracts. Analysts highlighted expectations that high‑margin nuclear and LNG projects, together with housing‑renovation work, will boost earnings [1][2]. The stock also stood out by maintaining a 4%‑plus gain while the broader market fell sharply, drawing additional attention [4]. This momentum was reflected in net buying by foreign investors, who added roughly KRW 116 bn to the stock today.

HyundaiEngineering&Construction (000720) +7.50%

HyundaiEngineering&Construction chart

Price now₩130,400
Prev close₩121,300
Change+7.50%
Mkt cap₩14.5T
P/E39.28
P/B1.77
EPS₩3,320
ROE5.19%
Debt ratio155.21%
52W range₩54,100–198,400

Analyst consensus — 21 ratings, last 180 days · avg target ₩175,381

Buy20
Hold1
Sell0

Hyundai Engineering & Construction jumped 7.5% after market commentary linked its rally to heightened expectations of U.S. nuclear plant expansions in the second half of the year [7][12]. The prospect of additional contracts in the U.S. nuclear sector has lifted sentiment, while simultaneous net buying from both foreign and institutional investors amplified the buying pressure [10]. The stock’s performance underscores the broader optimism for Korean EPC firms tied to overseas nuclear projects.

KEPCO Engineering & Construction (052690) +13.63%

KEPCO Engineering & Construction chart

Price now₩123,400
Prev close₩108,600
Change+13.63%
Mkt cap₩4.7T
P/E55.24
P/B7.51
EPS₩2,234
ROE6.02%
Debt ratio33.54%
52W range₩77,100–198,000

Analyst consensus — 12 ratings, last 180 days · avg target ₩184,250

Buy12
Hold0
Sell0

KEPCO Engineering & Construction rallied 13.6% as the broader KEPCO group experienced a sharp rally, lifting related stocks across the board [16]. Rising optimism around nuclear energy pushed the entire nuclear‑focused segment higher, with KEPCO Tech climbing 10‑15% and feeding momentum into its construction arm [17][18]. The chain reaction highlighted investors’ focus on Korea’s nuclear rollout, driving a sizable intraday gain for the subsidiary.

GS Engineering & Construction Corp (006360) +8.00%

GS Engineering & Construction Corp chart

Price now₩37,800
Prev close₩35,000
Change+8.00%
Mkt cap₩3.2T
P/E34.58
P/B0.67
EPS₩1,093
ROE2.80%
Debt ratio229.04%
52W range₩17,790–44,850

Analyst consensus — 19 ratings, last 180 days · avg target ₩40,316

Buy19
Hold0
Sell0

GS Engineering & Construction rose 8% after securities firms sharply upgraded its target price, citing the firm’s accelerating data‑center business and the expected upside from the Donghae AIDC project worth up to KRW 12 trillion [19][20][24]. The upgraded valuations reflect confidence that the data‑center segment will generate robust cash flow, while the potential large‑scale order in the advanced industrial zone adds to growth expectations. The combined catalyst drove notable buying pressure throughout the session.

KoreaElectricPower (015760) +6.42%

KoreaElectricPower chart

Price now₩34,800
Prev close₩32,700
Change+6.42%
Mkt cap₩22.3T
P/E2.61
P/B0.46
EPS₩13,311
ROE16.82%
Debt ratio406.43%
52W range₩30,400–69,500

Analyst consensus — 16 ratings, last 180 days · avg target ₩53,067

Buy15
Hold1
Sell0

Korea Electric Power surged 6.4% amid circulating rumors that the U.S. government and Westinghouse are considering a joint acquisition of a stake in the utility, sparking an 8‑11% price jump in the morning session [25][26][27]. A follow‑up report noted that improved buying pressure lifted the stock another 3% by the close [30]. While the acquisition talk remains unconfirmed, the speculation alone was enough to drive a sharp rally in the state‑owned power company.

Sources

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  2. 한화證 대우건설, 신규수주·주택 개선에 원전·LNG 기대…목표주가 204%↑ — 아주경제 · 2026-08-25
  3. 대우건설 주가 상승 중 — 아시아뉴스통신 · 2026-08-26
  4. 대우건설, 국내 증시 급락에도 주가 4%대 강세…동향 커브 주시 — CBC뉴스 · 2026-08-25
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  6. 대우건설 주가 하락 중 — 아시아뉴스통신 · 2026-08-24
  7. 현대건설 주가 장중 9%대 강세, 하반기 미국 원전 확대에 따른 추가 수주 가능성 부각 — 비즈니스포스트 · 2026-08-25
  8. 현대건설 주가, 8월 25일 장중 114,700원 8.62% 상승 — 톱스타뉴스 · 2026-08-25
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  13. 한전기술 주가, 웃음꽃 활짝... 장중 10만원 돌파 — 금강일보 · 2026-08-25
  14. 한전기술 주가, 8월 26일 장중 126,700원 16.66% 상승 — 톱스타뉴스 · 2026-08-26
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  16. 한국전력 11%대 급등…한전기술도 21%↑ — 이코노뉴스 · 2026-08-26
  17. 원전株 동반 강세…한전기술 10%·현대건설 9%↑ — 매일신문 · 2026-08-25
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  19. NH투자 "GS건설 목표주가 상향, 그룹 데이터센터 사업 본격화 국면" — 비즈니스포스트 · 2026-08-24
  20. NH證 GS건설, 데이터센터 사업 본격화…목표주가 27.3%↑ — 아주경제 · 2026-08-23
  21. GS건설 주가, 8월 25일 35,000원 3.24% 상승 마감 — 톱스타뉴스 · 2026-08-25
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  23. GS건설 주가 상승 중 — 아시아뉴스통신 · 2026-08-26
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  25. 한국전력 주가 장중 8%대 상승, 미국 정부와 웨스팅하우스 공동 인수설 영향 — 비즈니스포스트 · 2026-08-26
  26. [특징주] 한국전력, 美 웨스팅하우스 지분 공동 인수 제안.. '급등' — 글로벌이코노믹 · 2026-08-26
  27. 한국전력 11%대 급등…한전기술도 21%↑ — 이코노뉴스 · 2026-08-26
  28. 한국전력 주가 하락중 — 아시아뉴스통신 · 2026-08-24
  29. [특징주] 한국전력, 웨스팅하우스 지분확보설 +8%대 상승 — 전국매일신문 · 2026-08-26
  30. 한국전력, 수급 개선 속 3%대 강세 마감 : 한국증시 — 재경일보 · 2026-08-25

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