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South Korean (KOSPI) Beverage Industry Analysis
UpdatedJun 11, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies10
- 7D-3.1%
- 3M-13.1%
- 1Y-19.7%
- YTD-17.9%
Over the last 7 days, the Beverage industry has dropped 3.1%, driven by pullbacks in Lotte Chilsung Beverage and HITEJINRO of 4.5% and 3.5%, respectively. However, the industry is down 20% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 33% per annum.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun 2026 | ₩2.8t | ₩9.6t | ₩139.5b | 10x | 20.4x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 09 May 2026 | ₩3.2t | ₩9.6t | ₩158.6b | 10.5x | 20.3x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 06 Apr 2026 | ₩3.1t | ₩9.6t | ₩158.6b | 10.3x | 19.7x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 04 Mar 2026 | ₩3.4t | ₩9.8t | ₩246.2b | 10.1x | 13.8x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 30 Jan 2026 | ₩3.4t | ₩9.8t | ₩246.2b | 9.9x | 13.6x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 28 Dec 2025 | ₩3.5t | ₩9.8t | ₩246.2b | 10.4x | 14.4x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 25 Nov 2025 | ₩3.4t | ₩9.8t | ₩256.0b | 10.6x | 13.1x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 23 Oct 2025 | ₩3.3t | ₩9.8t | ₩241.7b | 11.1x | 13.7x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 20 Sep 2025 | ₩3.4t | ₩9.8t | ₩241.7b | 11.5x | 14x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 18 Aug 2025 | ₩3.4t | ₩9.8t | ₩236.4b | 10.8x | 14.6x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 16 Jul 2025 | ₩3.8t | ₩9.8t | ₩240.5b | 11.5x | 15.6x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 13 Jun 2025 | ₩3.5t | ₩9.8t | ₩242.0b | 11.3x | 14.6x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 11 May 2025 | ₩3.2t | ₩9.9t | ₩250.2b | 12.8x | 12.7x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 08 Apr 2025 | ₩3.1t | ₩9.9t | ₩250.2b | 11.9x | 12.4x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 06 Mar 2025 | ₩3.2t | ₩9.9t | ₩310.9b | 12x | 10.2x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 01 Feb 2025 | ₩3.2t | ₩9.9t | ₩310.9b | 12x | 10.2x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 30 Dec 2024 | ₩3.3t | ₩9.9t | ₩310.9b | 12.2x | 10.6x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 27 Nov 2024 | ₩3.4t | ₩9.9t | ₩319.8b | 12.3x | 10.8x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 25 Oct 2024 | ₩3.5t | ₩9.6t | ₩308.3b | 10.9x | 11.2x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 22 Sep 2024 | ₩3.6t | ₩9.7t | ₩310.2b | 12.4x | 11.7x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 20 Aug 2024 | ₩3.9t | ₩9.7t | ₩298.5b | 12.6x | 13.1x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 18 Jul 2024 | ₩3.7t | ₩9.3t | ₩234.2b | 16.7x | 15.9x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 15 Jun 2024 | ₩4.0t | ₩9.3t | ₩234.2b | 17.8x | 17.1x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 13 May 2024 | ₩3.7t | ₩9.0t | ₩255.0b | 17x | 14.5x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 10 Apr 2024 | ₩3.8t | ₩9.0t | ₩268.5b | 16.8x | 14x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 08 Mar 2024 | ₩3.5t | ₩8.7t | ₩193.8b | 16.5x | 18.3x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 04 Feb 2024 | ₩3.8t | ₩8.7t | ₩190.8b | 14.3x | 20.1x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 02 Jan 2024 | ₩3.8t | ₩8.7t | ₩190.8b | 15.1x | 20.1x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 30 Nov 2023 | ₩3.8t | ₩8.7t | ₩195.0b | 20.9x | 19.7x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 28 Oct 2023 | ₩3.6t | ₩8.6t | ₩155.0b | 23.1x | 23.5x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 25 Sep 2023 | ₩3.4t | ₩8.6t | ₩154.7b | 24.3x | 22.2x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 23 Aug 2023 | ₩3.5t | ₩8.6t | ₩130.5b | 30x | 26.9x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 21 Jul 2023 | ₩3.5t | ₩8.6t | ₩205.5b | 15.4x | 17.2x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 18 Jun 2023 | ₩3.8t | ₩8.6t | ₩205.5b | 16.1x | 18.6x | 0.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
18.6x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the South Korean Beverage industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 20.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 15.6x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.37x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Beverage industry have declined 12% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 3.7% 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, which has decreased profits.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the South Korean Consumer Staples industry?
| KR Market | -11.94% | |
| Consumer Staples | -0.87% | |
| Beverage | -3.10% | |
| Brewers | -0.87% | |
| Distillers and Wine Makers | -2.19% | |
| Soft Drinks | -5.03% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Distillers and Wine Makers industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 14.6x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 39.2%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 20.8% per year.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Distillers and Wine Makers industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 39% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 21% per year.
- In contrast, the Soft Drinks industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 25% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A033920 Muhak | ₩7.73k | 3.8% +₩7.4b | -4.7% | PE7.4x | |
| A023150 MH EthanolLtd | ₩4.25k | 8.7% +₩2.2b | -20.7% | PS0.3x | |
| A000140 Hitejinro Holdings | ₩8.11k | 0.5% +₩873.5m | -27.7% | PS0.07x | |
| A276730 HanWool & Jeju | ₩13.88k | 1.5% +₩464.8m | -43.1% | PS2.2x |