South Korean (KOSPI) Consumer Discretionary Sector Analysis

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the South Korean Consumer Discretionary Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

Date	Market Cap	Revenue	Earnings	PE	Absolute PE	PS
Sat, 16 May 2026	₩458.2t	₩734.0t	₩29.8t	8.9x	15.4x	0.6x
Mon, 13 Apr 2026	₩348.0t	₩731.0t	₩30.4t	8.5x	11.4x	0.5x
Wed, 11 Mar 2026	₩360.7t	₩724.0t	₩31.0t	8.2x	11.6x	0.5x
Fri, 06 Feb 2026	₩356.3t	₩723.7t	₩29.9t	8.6x	11.9x	0.5x
Sun, 04 Jan 2026	₩274.5t	₩724.8t	₩29.5t	7.8x	9.3x	0.4x
Tue, 02 Dec 2025	₩253.3t	₩724.7t	₩29.7t	8.1x	8.5x	0.3x
Thu, 30 Oct 2025	₩251.0t	₩711.7t	₩30.7t	8.6x	8.2x	0.4x
Sat, 27 Sep 2025	₩232.5t	₩713.3t	₩30.8t	8.6x	7.5x	0.3x
Mon, 25 Aug 2025	₩235.5t	₩711.9t	₩36.3t	8.4x	6.5x	0.3x
Wed, 23 Jul 2025	₩234.9t	₩701.0t	₩32.9t	9.5x	7.1x	0.3x
Fri, 20 Jun 2025	₩229.7t	₩700.8t	₩32.9t	9.2x	7x	0.3x
Sun, 18 May 2025	₩214.4t	₩691.7t	₩33.5t	8.8x	6.4x	0.3x
Tue, 15 Apr 2025	₩195.1t	₩686.1t	₩33.6t	8.6x	5.8x	0.3x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025	₩211.5t	₩681.5t	₩33.5t	7.7x	6.3x	0.3x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025	₩209.6t	₩675.4t	₩34.2t	7.3x	6.1x	0.3x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025	₩217.5t	₩675.2t	₩34.2t	7.4x	6.4x	0.3x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024	₩218.0t	₩675.8t	₩34.3t	7.3x	6.4x	0.3x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024	₩220.8t	₩666.4t	₩34.9t	8.6x	6.3x	0.3x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024	₩238.8t	₩666.5t	₩34.9t	8.9x	6.8x	0.4x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024	₩231.2t	₩667.1t	₩35.1t	8.6x	6.6x	0.3x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024	₩233.5t	₩658.8t	₩33.5t	8.3x	7x	0.4x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024	₩246.1t	₩659.0t	₩32.7t	8.8x	7.5x	0.4x
Mon, 20 May 2024	₩230.0t	₩654.7t	₩32.2t	9.3x	7.1x	0.4x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024	₩227.9t	₩650.7t	₩32.1t	9x	7.1x	0.4x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024	₩241.2t	₩650.0t	₩30.9t	8.9x	7.8x	0.4x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024	₩233.8t	₩647.2t	₩29.8t	8.5x	7.9x	0.4x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024	₩205.4t	₩648.1t	₩29.5t	8.9x	7x	0.3x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023	₩204.4t	₩648.0t	₩30.2t	9x	6.8x	0.3x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023	₩196.6t	₩646.4t	₩28.2t	8.6x	7x	0.3x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023	₩208.9t	₩643.6t	₩25.4t	8.8x	8.2x	0.3x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023	₩207.6t	₩643.0t	₩26.0t	9.1x	8x	0.3x
Fri, 28 Jul 2023	₩210.6t	₩625.6t	₩24.3t	8.9x	8.7x	0.3x
Sun, 25 Jun 2023	₩214.5t	₩625.8t	₩24.6t	9.3x	8.7x	0.3x
Tue, 23 May 2023	₩227.7t	₩622.3t	₩24.3t	10.7x	9.4x	0.4x

Current Industry PE

Investors are optimistic on the South Korean Consumer Discretionary industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.

The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 15.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 7.9x.

The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.36x.

Past Earnings Growth

The earnings for companies in the Consumer Discretionary industry have grown 7.1% per year over the last three years.
Revenues for these companies have grown 5.7% per year.
This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the South Korean Consumer Discretionary sector?


KR Market	5.97%
Consumer Discretionary	18.78%
Consumer Durables	33.83%
Auto Components	21.17%
Auto	20.66%
General Merchandise and Department Stores	18.01%
Hospitality	1.49%
Specialty Stores	0.90%
Leisure	0.65%
Online Retail and Ecommerce	0%	0
Luxury	-1.83%
Consumer Services	-2.66%
Retail Distributors	-5.42%

Industry PE

Investors are most optimistic about the Leisure industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 38.4x.

Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 31.2%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 105.8% per year.

Forecasted Growth

Analysts are most optimistic on the Specialty Stores industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 56% over the next 5 years.
This is better than its past earnings decline of 5.2% per year.

In contrast, the Auto industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 11% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

Company	Last Price	7D	1Y	Valuation
A005380 Hyundai Motor	₩700.00k	14.2% +₩22.9t	261.2%	PE21.3x
A066570 LG Electronics	₩240.50k	56.1% +₩15.6t	237.3%	PE39.5x
A012330 Hyundai MobisLtd	₩629.00k	23.6% +₩10.7t	146.7%	PE15.3x
A000270 Kia	₩168.00k	2.1% +₩1.4t	82.6%	PE8.6x
A004170 SHINSEGAE	₩541.00k	26.3% +₩963.9b	220.7%	PE332.6x

Hyundai Mobis Develops Power Electric Systems for All Electric Vehicle Models

Hyundai Mobis has successfully developed a 160-kilowatt (kW) Power Electric (PE) system for general-purpose models, following its high-performance 250-kW PE system. Hyundai Mobis plans to complete the development of a 120-kW PE system tailored for small mobility vehicles by the first half of this year. This is expected to establish a drive system lineup covering all types of electric vehicles while further enhancing Hyundai Mobis' global competitiveness in electrification components. While Hyundai Mobis had previously handled mass production of PE systems based on orders from customers, it has now secured the design technology for each auto component of the PE system through in-house R&D and is unveiling its own drive models. The PE system is a core auto component equivalent to the powertrain of an internal combustion engine and consists of a motor, inverter, and reduction gear. During the development of its proprietary PE system model, Hyundai Mobis focused on standardizing key auto components and modularizing them. These include the stator for the drive motor, the inverter, and the power module, which is a bundle of power semiconductors. This system-level standard model offers advantages in terms of scalability, as it can be applied to various vehicle models through a platform-like approach. This is more efficient than the strategy of developing a new powertrain for each new vehicle launch. As the number of electric vehicle models increases, this approach is expected to be advantageous for future mass production. This method differs from the traditional approach used by Global Automakers, where they collaborated with individual automotive suppliers to develop component technologies and assemble the PE system. Hyundai Mobis plans to proactively propose the PE system developed in this manner to its global customers. While Hyundai Mobis has previously secured orders for battery systems from global customers, this development allows the company to expand its electrification portfolio into the powertrain sector. The PE system developed by Hyundai Mobis has a maximum output of 160 kilowatts, which is equivalent to 215 horsepower in internal combustion engine terms. This level of performance is suitable for application in most electric vehicles currently in mass production. If two PE systems are installed on the front and rear axles, the maximum output is doubled. Despite developing the PE system as a universal model, Hyundai Mobis has improved its performance. Specific power, measured as power output per unit weight, increased by about 16%, while the system's overall volume was reduced by nearly 20%. This was achieved through the extensive use of modular design technology and standard auto components. The company also improved the motor structure by applying new cooling technology and developed a power module utilizing power semiconductors that maximize energy efficiency. Prior to this, Hyundai Mobis had already completed the development of a high-efficiency, high-output 250-kilowatt-class PE system last year. The company successfully pursued development with the goal of creating a high-performance product that secures a competitive edge over rivals in various aspects, including maximum output, motor torque, and cooling structure. Following the 160-kilowatt and 250-kilowatt PE systems, Hyundai Mobis plans to complete the development of a 120-kilowatt PE system tailored for compact cars within the first half of this year. This system is characterized by minimized size and weight compared to the other two models, while also offering price competitiveness tailored to emerging markets. With this, Hyundai Mobis will have a complete lineup of drive systems covering all types of electric vehicles, from small mobility solutions to high-performance vehicles. This will not only enable the company to meet the diverse needs of its customers but also allow for a differentiated product strategy tailored to specific purposes.

South Korean (KOSPI) Consumer Discretionary Sector Analysis

Sector Valuation and Performance

Industry Trends

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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