MARKET WIREYahoo Finance Singapore • 7h ago
KB Financial Group Inc. (KB) stock price, news, quote and historyYahoo Finance Singapore report covering KB Financial Group Inc (KB) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why KB Stock slipped -1.59% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$112.70 -1.59% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $112.16
KB Financial Group Inc (KB) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 58/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID
Cap $40.62B
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As of 2026-11-02, KB Financial Group Inc (NYSE: KB) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 58/100 at a spot price of $112.70 (-1.59% 1D, market cap $40.62B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, KB ranks #479 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does KB compare to BSBR and BAP in the Financials sector?
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Within the Financials sector (Commercial Banks), KB carries a Roarable D+ (58/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.9%. By comparison, BSBR (Banco Santander Brasil SA American) holds a D grade (50/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $34.14B) and BAP (Credicorp Ltd.) posts a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $28.69B). Among the 5-stock peer group, KB leads on earnings multiple (32.8x) while KB leads on capital efficiency (9.9% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for KB?
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For KB Financial Group Inc (KB), key quantitative strengths include Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. and sector rank #479 in Financials, while primary risk factors center on Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. and implied 5-year growth hurdle of 25.3%/yr. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $112.16 (-0.48%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 15.8% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk C
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for KB)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.1%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (58/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY KB SCORES 58/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+15/20 pts (26% of score)
Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+12/20 pts (21% of score)
SEC XBRL Trailing 12 Months: 15.8% FCF Margin ($897.7M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-12 pts vs max)
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade B-$121.44-1.4% Next Q
66
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C+$119.75-6.1% Next Q
63
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C$112.50+0.2% Next Q
61
CurrentGrade D+$112.70+0% Hist 90D α
58
Trajectory: B- (66) → D+ (58)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the KB Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 58/100 (D+) score, KB faces multiple-compression risk if 32.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($123.01) or 200D SMA ($111.75) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($112.70) toward Bear Floor ($87.91).
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Why KB Stock slipped -1.59% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
KB Financial Group Inc (KB) slipped -1.59% to $112.70, trading at 60% of its 52-week range ($81.36 – $133.29). Stretched risk/reward at 33x P/E (10% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 60% of its 52-week range ($81.36 – $133.29) with RSI-14 at 39.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±4.1% around $112.70 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D+ (Sell) backed by 52% gross margin and $897.7M annual free cash flow.
Live KB Headlines & Catalysts
CATALYSTSeeking Alpha • 10h ago
KB Financial: A 'Buy' After Q3 Earnings Beat (NYSE:KB)Seeking Alpha report covering KB Financial Group Inc (KB) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTTradingView • 13h ago
KB Financial Group Inc Stock 12‑Month Price Target Raised to $161.05, Implies 43% UpsideTradingView report covering KB Financial Group Inc (KB) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTThe Korea Herald • 16h ago
KB Financial retains profit crown with record W5.79tr earningsThe Korea Herald report covering KB Financial Group Inc (KB) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 19h ago
Why KB Financial (KB) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your PortfolioYahoo Finance report covering KB Financial Group Inc (KB) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTInvesting.com • 22h ago
KB Financial Q3 2026 slides: ’all-weather’ model drives 13% profit growthInvesting.com report covering KB Financial Group Inc (KB) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREThe Globe and Mail • 1d ago
KB Financial (KB) Q3 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptThe Globe and Mail report covering KB Financial Group Inc (KB) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYST매일경제 • 1d ago
KB Financial leads Korea’s top lenders with record Q3 earnings매일경제 report covering KB Financial Group Inc (KB) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTSeekingAlpha • 3d ago
KB Financial: A 'Buy' After Q3 Earnings BeatKB Financial Group delivered solid quarterly results, with its 3Q2026 EPS representing a 4.5% outperformance. Read more on KB stock here.
MARKET WIRESeekingAlpha • 4d ago
KB Financial Group Inc. (KB) Q3 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptKB Financial Group Inc. (KB) Q3 2026 Earnings Call October 29, 2026 3:00 AM EDTCompany ParticipantsGeun-hee Kang - Head of IRSang-Rok Na - Senior MD &...
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KB // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +6.40%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-02O $115.4H $115.4L $112.7C $112.7VOL 342.9K
RES: $139.6SUP: $111.6SMA50: $123.0SMA200: $111.8
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KB Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
25.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +15.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (KB)
Financials Rank #479 of 1096
⚔️ BSBR vs KB Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (KB vs. BSBR, BAP, NWG, CIB)
Industry: Commercial Banks (34 Tracked Issuers)Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, KB Financial Group Inc (KB) ranks #479 by composite RQD confidence (58/100, grade D+) and #75 by equity capitalization ($40.62B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, KB leads on earnings valuation at 32.8x trailing P/E, while KB leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 9.9% ROIC and — gross margin. BAP currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 59/100 (C-) compared with KB at 58/100 (D+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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KB Financial Group Inc | D+ | 58/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | -1.59% | $40.62B | Benchmark Subject |
| BSBR Banco Santander Brasil SA American | D | 50/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | -3.50% | $34.14B | /bsbr-vs-kb → |
| BAP Credicorp Ltd. | C- | 59/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | -3.39% | $28.69B | /bap-vs-kb → |
| NWG NatWest Group plc American | D+ | 54/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | -9.00% | $67.58B | /nwg-vs-kb → |
| CIB Grupo Cibest S.A. American | D+ | 58/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | -1.65% | $22.30B | /cib-vs-kb → |
2. KB Fundamental Profitability, Capital Efficiency & Balance-Sheet Forensics
TRAILING 12M & FORWARD QUANTITATIVE SNAPSHOTKB Financial Group Inc (KB) operates in Commercial Banks (Financials) with an equity capitalization of $40.62B, trailing P/E of 32.8x, forward P/E of 27.6x, and EV/EBITDA of 21.0x. Operating profitability registers a gross margin of —, operating margin of 13.9%, net profit margin of 10.9%, ROIC of 9.9%, and free cash flow yield of 2.21%, alongside an Altman Z-Score of N/A and Piotroski F-Score of 8/9.
3. KB Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs KB stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-02, KB Financial Group Inc (NYSE: KB) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 58/100 at a spot price of $112.70 (-1.59% 1D, market cap $40.62B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, KB ranks #479 in composite RQD confidence.
How does KB compare to BSBR and BAP in the Financials sector?
Within the Financials sector (Commercial Banks), KB carries a Roarable D+ (58/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.9%. By comparison, BSBR (Banco Santander Brasil SA American) holds a D grade (50/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $34.14B) and BAP (Credicorp Ltd.) posts a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $28.69B). Among the 5-stock peer group, KB leads on earnings multiple (32.8x) while KB leads on capital efficiency (9.9% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for KB?
For KB Financial Group Inc (KB), key quantitative strengths include Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. and sector rank #479 in Financials, while primary risk factors center on Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. and implied 5-year growth hurdle of 25.3%/yr. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is KB trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
KB last traded at $112.70 (-1.59% on volume of 614,135 shares), positioning the stock -8.38% below its 50-day simple moving average ($123.01) and +0.85% above its 200-day simple moving average ($111.75). Across its 52-week range of $81.36 to $133.29, KB sits at the 60.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 39.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.1% ($108.08 to $117.32).
KB Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is KB stock moving today?
Why KB Stock slipped -1.59% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at 33x P/E (10% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 58/100 (D+)
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KB — KB Financial Group Inc: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, KB scores 58 out of 100, a letter grade of D+, with the verdict "Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim." The five pillars break down as follows. Fundamental Cash Engine scores 12 of 20, reflecting an ROIC of 9.9% and an FCF yield of 2.21%. Whale 13F Flow scores 8 of 20, described as institutional accumulation and options positioning. Insider Conviction scores 12 of 20, covering SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. Macro Regime Fit scores 11 of 20, with a beta of 0.89 and sector sensitivity noted. Forensic Balance Sheet scores 15 of 20, with an Altman Z-Score of 2.5, a Piotroski F-Score of 8 of 9, and a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.5.
For a prospective investor, the pillar mix points to a stock whose balance-sheet strength is its strongest attribute, while its cash-generation yield and institutional and insider signal support are weaker. The valuation tradeoff is visible in the market data: a trailing P/E of 32.8 and a forward P/E of 27.6 indicate that the price already embeds expectations for earnings growth. The 2.21% FCF yield offers a modest cash return relative to that price. Upside drivers would need to come from earnings growth that closes the gap between the current multiple and the cash yield. The low beta of 0.89 suggests the stock has moved less than the broader market per the source data, which the RQD framework treats as a macro-fit factor rather than a standalone endorsement.
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Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis
Per the recent news feed, six items reference KB. Headlines include a Seeking Alpha piece titled "KB Financial: A 'Buy' After Q3 Earnings Beat (NYSE:KB)" flagged GREEN as a CATALYST, a TradingView item reporting a 12-month price target raised to $161.05 implying 43% upside flagged GREEN as a CATALYST, and a Korea Herald item reporting "record W5.79tr earnings" flagged GREEN as a CATALYST. Investing.com reported a Q3 2026 slides item citing 13% profit growth, flagged GREEN as a CATALYST. Two items, from Yahoo Finance Singapore and Yahoo Finance, are flagged YELLOW as MARKET WIRE and carry generic descriptions without specific fundamental content.
Risk watch items are Not available in source data beyond the price-target and beta figures noted. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, proprietary signals are an empty list and the supply chain is recorded as NONE, so no proprietary signal links are available.
Open Questions
- What are the revenue, operating income, net income, and free cash flow figures by reporting period, given that the financial statements section is empty?
- What specific products and customer segments generate KB's revenue, and how does it earn its income?
- What is the composition and direction of institutional 13F and insider Form 4 flows that underpin the Whale and Insider pillar scores?
- What is the analyst consensus rating and price-target distribution, beyond the single target cited in the news feed?
- What upstream or downstream dependencies and sector correlations exist, given the empty supply-chain graph?
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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance Singapore • 7h ago
KB Financial Group Inc. (KB) stock price, news, quote and history Yahoo Finance Singapore report covering KB Financial Group Inc (KB) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST Seeking Alpha • 10h ago
KB Financial: A 'Buy' After Q3 Earnings Beat (NYSE:KB) Seeking Alpha report covering KB Financial Group Inc (KB) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST TradingView • 13h ago
KB Financial Group Inc Stock 12‑Month Price Target Raised to $161.05, Implies 43% Upside TradingView report covering KB Financial Group Inc (KB) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST The Korea Herald • 16h ago
KB Financial retains profit crown with record W5.79tr earnings The Korea Herald report covering KB Financial Group Inc (KB) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 19h ago
Why KB Financial (KB) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio Yahoo Finance report covering KB Financial Group Inc (KB) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST Investing.com • 22h ago
KB Financial Q3 2026 slides: ’all-weather’ model drives 13% profit growth Investing.com report covering KB Financial Group Inc (KB) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE The Globe and Mail • 1d ago
KB Financial (KB) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript The Globe and Mail report covering KB Financial Group Inc (KB) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST 매일경제 • 1d ago
KB Financial leads Korea’s top lenders with record Q3 earnings 매일경제 report covering KB Financial Group Inc (KB) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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KB Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $112.70?
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🎯 Target: $123.68 (+8.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is KB (D+ • RQD 58/100) a Buy at $114.52?
Welcome to the KB (KB Financial Group Inc) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 58/100 (Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim) in Commercial Banks. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (32.8x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
MU MultipleCompression Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $90.47 (-21.0%)
Spot @ $114.52 Pump the brakes on KB — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on KB, but look at what you are paying: 32.8x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless KB Financial Group Inc expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
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🎯 Target: $136.28 (+19.0%)
Spot @ $114.52 KB cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on KB, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Commercial Banks and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $114.52 (52-wk range $81.36 - $133.29), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.