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South Korean (KOSPI) Beverage Industry Analysis
UpdatedMar 11, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies10
- 7D-5.8%
- 3M-7.3%
- 1Y0.3%
- YTD-7.7%
Over the last 7 days, the Beverage industry has dropped 8.7%, driven by Lotte Chilsung Beverage declining 7.7%. Over the last year, the industry has been flat overall. Earnings are forecast to grow by 22% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South Korean Beverage Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 11 Mar 2026 | ₩3.2t | ₩9.8t | ₩246.2b | 10.3x | 13x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 06 Feb 2026 | ₩3.4t | ₩9.8t | ₩246.2b | 9.9x | 13.9x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 04 Jan 2026 | ₩3.4t | ₩9.8t | ₩246.2b | 10.1x | 14x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 02 Dec 2025 | ₩3.3t | ₩9.8t | ₩256.0b | 10.4x | 13.1x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 30 Oct 2025 | ₩3.3t | ₩9.8t | ₩241.7b | 11.1x | 13.7x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 27 Sep 2025 | ₩3.3t | ₩9.8t | ₩241.7b | 11.3x | 13.7x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 25 Aug 2025 | ₩3.4t | ₩9.8t | ₩236.6b | 10.9x | 14.3x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 23 Jul 2025 | ₩3.8t | ₩9.8t | ₩240.5b | 11.3x | 15.6x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 20 Jun 2025 | ₩3.5t | ₩9.8t | ₩240.5b | 11.1x | 14.4x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 18 May 2025 | ₩3.2t | ₩9.9t | ₩243.0b | 12.9x | 13.1x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 15 Apr 2025 | ₩3.2t | ₩9.9t | ₩250.2b | 12.4x | 12.6x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 13 Mar 2025 | ₩3.2t | ₩9.9t | ₩310.9b | 12x | 10.2x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 08 Feb 2025 | ₩3.1t | ₩9.9t | ₩310.9b | 12x | 10x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 06 Jan 2025 | ₩3.3t | ₩9.9t | ₩310.9b | 12.1x | 10.6x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 04 Dec 2024 | ₩3.5t | ₩9.9t | ₩320.0b | 12.5x | 10.9x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 01 Nov 2024 | ₩3.5t | ₩9.6t | ₩308.3b | 11x | 11.2x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 29 Sep 2024 | ₩3.7t | ₩9.7t | ₩310.2b | 12.4x | 11.8x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 27 Aug 2024 | ₩3.8t | ₩9.7t | ₩306.4b | 13.8x | 12.3x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 25 Jul 2024 | ₩3.7t | ₩9.3t | ₩234.2b | 15.9x | 16x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 22 Jun 2024 | ₩3.9t | ₩9.3t | ₩234.2b | 17.8x | 16.6x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 20 May 2024 | ₩3.7t | ₩9.3t | ₩242.7b | 17.1x | 15.1x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 17 Apr 2024 | ₩3.7t | ₩9.0t | ₩268.5b | 16.4x | 13.8x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 15 Mar 2024 | ₩3.6t | ₩8.7t | ₩193.8b | 16.8x | 18.7x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 11 Feb 2024 | ₩3.6t | ₩8.7t | ₩190.8b | 13.9x | 19x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 09 Jan 2024 | ₩3.8t | ₩8.7t | ₩190.8b | 14.9x | 19.9x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 07 Dec 2023 | ₩3.9t | ₩8.7t | ₩201.5b | 14.3x | 19.4x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 04 Nov 2023 | ₩3.8t | ₩8.6t | ₩155.0b | 24.6x | 24.3x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 02 Oct 2023 | ₩3.4t | ₩8.6t | ₩154.7b | 24x | 21.8x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 30 Aug 2023 | ₩3.5t | ₩8.6t | ₩162.8b | 27.1x | 21.6x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 28 Jul 2023 | ₩3.4t | ₩8.6t | ₩205.5b | 14.7x | 16.7x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 25 Jun 2023 | ₩3.7t | ₩8.6t | ₩205.5b | 16x | 18x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 23 May 2023 | ₩4.0t | ₩8.6t | ₩169.6b | 18.3x | 23.7x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 20 Apr 2023 | ₩4.1t | ₩8.5t | ₩211.5b | 15.2x | 19.4x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 18 Mar 2023 | ₩4.0t | ₩8.4t | ₩259.3b | 12.4x | 15.6x | 0.5x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
15.6x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the South Korean Beverage 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 12.9x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 15.6x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.39x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Beverage industry have remained mostly flat over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 5.2% per year.
- This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased and as a result, profits have held steady.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the South Korean Consumer Staples industry?
| KR Market | -3.97% | |
| Consumer Staples | -4.50% | |
| Beverage | -5.80% | |
| Distillers and Wine Makers | -4.17% | |
| Brewers | -7.38% | |
| Soft Drinks | -7.68% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Soft Drinks industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 14.9x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 33.2%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 50.9% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Brewers industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 3.4x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Soft Drinks industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 33% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 51% per year.
- In contrast, the Distillers and Wine Makers 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A000080 HITEJINRO | ₩16.87k | 3.6% +₩41.2b | -11.4% | PE14.1x | |
| A005300 Lotte Chilsung Beverage | ₩124.90k | 3.2% +₩39.2b | 15.5% | PE21.6x | |
| A023900 Pungguk Ethanol | ₩10.28k | 17.5% +₩19.3b | 13.7% | PE11.8x | |
| A000140 Hitejinro Holdings | ₩9.19k | 2.1% +₩4.1b | 7.5% | PE4.9x | |
| A033920 Muhak | ₩9.15k | 1.7% +₩4.0b | 39.9% | PE4.7x |