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South Korean (KOSPI) General Merchandise and Department Stores Industry Analysis
UpdatedMay 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies12
- 7D-4.0%
- 3M20.3%
- 1Y99.6%
- YTD72.6%
Over the last 7 days, the General Merchandise and Department Stores industry has risen 5.7%, driven by gains from SHINSEGAE of 2.5%. During this same period, the Hyundai Department Store underperformed, falling 8.7%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 106%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 32% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South Korean General Merchandise and Department Stores Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 21 May 2026 | ₩13.8t | ₩33.2t | ₩622.8b | 16.2x | 22.1x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 18 Apr 2026 | ₩11.7t | ₩33.1t | ₩474.4b | 19.6x | 24.7x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 16 Mar 2026 | ₩10.3t | ₩33.1t | ₩389.9b | 10.2x | 26.4x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 11 Feb 2026 | ₩11.5t | ₩33.0t | ₩410.3b | 13.1x | 28.1x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 09 Jan 2026 | ₩8.4t | ₩33.0t | -₩704,810,677,530.00 | 8.5x | -11.9x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 07 Dec 2025 | ₩8.3t | ₩33.0t | -₩714,407,954,530.00 | 8.8x | -11.7x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 04 Nov 2025 | ₩7.1t | ₩33.1t | -₩713,868,902,468.00 | 11.3x | -9.9x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 02 Oct 2025 | ₩7.6t | ₩33.1t | -₩713,868,901,893.00 | 12.5x | -10.7x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 30 Aug 2025 | ₩7.1t | ₩33.1t | -₩711,361,026,510.00 | 12.1x | -10x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 28 Jul 2025 | ₩7.3t | ₩33.1t | -₩951,302,808,110.00 | 9x | -7.7x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 25 Jun 2025 | ₩7.5t | ₩33.1t | -₩951,302,808,110.00 | 8.2x | -7.9x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 23 May 2025 | ₩7.3t | ₩33.1t | -₩840,465,073,450.00 | 7x | -8.7x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 20 Apr 2025 | ₩6.4t | ₩33.1t | -₩770,975,705,880.00 | 6.7x | -8.3x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 18 Mar 2025 | ₩6.5t | ₩32.8t | -₩1,023,334,360,702.00 | 9.1x | -6.4x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 13 Feb 2025 | ₩5.8t | ₩32.7t | -₩955,118,927,402.00 | 6.9x | -6.1x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 11 Jan 2025 | ₩5.5t | ₩32.8t | -₩15,356,183,042.00 | 6.7x | -361.4x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 09 Dec 2024 | ₩5.7t | ₩28.6t | ₩284.3b | 6.9x | 20x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 06 Nov 2024 | ₩6.2t | ₩32.6t | ₩87.5b | 6.9x | 70.6x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 04 Oct 2024 | ₩6.2t | ₩32.6t | ₩87.5b | 7.2x | 71x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 01 Sep 2024 | ₩6.2t | ₩32.6t | ₩87.5b | 7x | 71.3x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 30 Jul 2024 | ₩6.1t | ₩32.3t | ₩517.0b | 7.3x | 11.9x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 27 Jun 2024 | ₩6.5t | ₩32.3t | ₩517.0b | 7.5x | 12.6x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 25 May 2024 | ₩6.8t | ₩31.9t | ₩439.3b | 7.8x | 15.5x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 22 Apr 2024 | ₩6.7t | ₩31.8t | ₩423.4b | 6.9x | 15.9x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 20 Mar 2024 | ₩7.1t | ₩31.7t | ₩607.8b | 9.7x | 11.7x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 16 Feb 2024 | ₩7.2t | ₩32.4t | ₩500.6b | 9x | 14.4x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 14 Jan 2024 | ₩6.7t | ₩32.4t | ₩500.6b | 8.8x | 13.4x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 12 Dec 2023 | ₩6.9t | ₩32.4t | ₩500.6b | 8.8x | 13.8x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 09 Nov 2023 | ₩7.1t | ₩33.6t | ₩389.8b | 7.8x | 18.2x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 07 Oct 2023 | ₩7.0t | ₩33.6t | ₩385.9b | 7.7x | 18.2x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 04 Sep 2023 | ₩7.6t | ₩33.6t | ₩393.2b | 7.9x | 19.4x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 02 Aug 2023 | ₩7.3t | ₩34.4t | ₩315.6b | 8.9x | 23.2x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 30 Jun 2023 | ₩6.7t | ₩34.1t | ₩278.7b | 6.1x | 24x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 28 May 2023 | ₩7.4t | ₩34.0t | ₩282.5b | 6.7x | 26.1x | 0.2x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
26.1x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the South Korean Multiline Retail industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 22.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -3.5x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.23x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Multiline Retail industry have grown 31% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
- This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the South Korean Consumer Discretionary industry?
| KR Market | -8.24% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | -13.05% | |
| General Merchandise and Department Stores | -3.99% | |
| Department Stores | 0% | 0 |
| General Merchandise Stores | 0% | 0 |
| Broadline Retail | -3.99% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Broadline Retail industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 32.2%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 38.8% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Broadline Retail industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Broadline Retail industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 32% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 39% per year.
- In contrast, the Broadline Retail industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 32% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A004170 SHINSEGAE | ₩494.50k | 2.5% +₩102.8b | 195.8% | PE304x | |
| A006370 Daegu Department Store | ₩5.21k | 4.7% +₩2.0b | -23.4% | PS0.9x |