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South Korean (KOSPI) Auto Components Industry Analysis
UpdatedFeb 03, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies129
- 7D-4.9%
- 3M30.8%
- 1Y50.3%
- YTD11.5%
Over the last 7 days, the Auto Components industry has dropped 4.9%, driven by Hyundai MobisLtd declining 6.3%. In contrast, HallacastLtd has gained 16%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 50%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 13% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South Korean Auto Components Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 03 Feb 2026 | ₩81.6t | ₩204.9t | ₩8.4t | 6.8x | 9.7x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 01 Jan 2026 | ₩72.3t | ₩204.9t | ₩8.4t | 6.3x | 8.6x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 29 Nov 2025 | ₩65.8t | ₩204.6t | ₩8.3t | 6x | 8x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 27 Oct 2025 | ₩62.3t | ₩198.6t | ₩7.6t | 7x | 8.2x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 24 Sep 2025 | ₩60.3t | ₩198.6t | ₩7.6t | 6.9x | 7.9x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 22 Aug 2025 | ₩58.0t | ₩197.3t | ₩7.7t | 6.7x | 7.5x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 20 Jul 2025 | ₩59.9t | ₩191.7t | ₩8.4t | 6.3x | 7.1x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 17 Jun 2025 | ₩56.0t | ₩191.6t | ₩8.4t | 6x | 6.7x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 15 May 2025 | ₩54.3t | ₩185.7t | ₩8.3t | 6.8x | 6.5x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 12 Apr 2025 | ₩49.8t | ₩185.6t | ₩8.4t | 6.3x | 5.9x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 10 Mar 2025 | ₩53.9t | ₩183.9t | ₩7.8t | 6.6x | 6.9x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 05 Feb 2025 | ₩52.7t | ₩183.8t | ₩7.8t | 6.4x | 6.8x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 03 Jan 2025 | ₩50.8t | ₩183.8t | ₩7.8t | 6.4x | 6.5x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 01 Dec 2024 | ₩50.1t | ₩183.7t | ₩7.8t | 6.3x | 6.4x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 29 Oct 2024 | ₩52.5t | ₩182.5t | ₩8.2t | 5.9x | 6.4x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 26 Sep 2024 | ₩55.3t | ₩182.6t | ₩8.2t | 6.1x | 6.7x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 24 Aug 2024 | ₩51.4t | ₩183.0t | ₩8.1t | 6.6x | 6.4x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 22 Jul 2024 | ₩53.1t | ₩182.1t | ₩7.9t | 7x | 6.7x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 19 Jun 2024 | ₩57.5t | ₩182.1t | ₩7.9t | 8x | 7.3x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 17 May 2024 | ₩55.6t | ₩181.9t | ₩7.4t | 7.7x | 7.5x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 14 Apr 2024 | ₩58.1t | ₩181.8t | ₩7.3t | 7.9x | 7.9x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 12 Mar 2024 | ₩58.1t | ₩182.6t | ₩6.1t | 6.8x | 9.5x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 08 Feb 2024 | ₩57.0t | ₩182.5t | ₩6.1t | 7.5x | 9.4x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 06 Jan 2024 | ₩54.0t | ₩182.8t | ₩6.1t | 7.2x | 8.9x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 04 Dec 2023 | ₩54.2t | ₩182.8t | ₩6.1t | 7.1x | 8.9x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 01 Nov 2023 | ₩49.7t | ₩180.6t | ₩5.5t | 6.5x | 9x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 29 Sep 2023 | ₩56.6t | ₩180.6t | ₩5.5t | 7.1x | 10.2x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 27 Aug 2023 | ₩55.2t | ₩180.2t | ₩5.7t | 7.5x | 9.7x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 25 Jul 2023 | ₩58.8t | ₩172.9t | ₩5.5t | 8.8x | 10.8x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 22 Jun 2023 | ₩56.7t | ₩172.7t | ₩5.5t | 9x | 10.4x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 20 May 2023 | ₩57.8t | ₩165.5t | ₩4.8t | 12.6x | 12.1x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 17 Apr 2023 | ₩56.4t | ₩164.2t | ₩4.6t | 11.6x | 12.2x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 15 Mar 2023 | ₩50.6t | ₩157.7t | ₩5.1t | 8.1x | 9.8x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 10 Feb 2023 | ₩51.5t | ₩153.9t | ₩5.0t | 8.9x | 10.2x | 0.3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
10.2x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the South Korean Auto Components industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 9.7x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 8.3x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.31x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Auto Components industry have grown 18% per year over the last three years.
- Revenues for these companies have grown 10% 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 industry?
| KR Market | 0.29% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | -2.63% | |
| Auto Components | -4.92% | |
| Tires and Rubber | -4.83% | |
| Auto Parts and Equipment | -4.93% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Auto Parts and Equipment industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 8.5x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 13.3%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 22.7% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Tires and Rubber industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 7.8x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Auto Parts and Equipment industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 13% over the next 5 years.
- However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 23% per year.
- In contrast, the Tires and Rubber industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 10% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A125490 HallacastLtd | ₩22.30k | 16.1% +₩113.2b | n/a | PE117.2x | |
| A354320 ALMAC | ₩64.80k | 26.6% +₩86.9b | 182.4% | PE174.9x | |
| A053700 Sambo Motors | ₩8.11k | 14.4% +₩30.1b | 94.7% | PE6.7x | |
| A012860 Mobase ElectronicsLtd | ₩4.16k | 4.4% +₩12.7b | 203.6% | PE17.7x | |
| A126640 Hwashin Precision Engineering | ₩1.64k | 18.1% +₩8.8b | 15.5% | PE6.8x |
