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South Korean (KOSPI) Food Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 07, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies76
  • 7D-0.01%
  • 3M0.6%
  • 1Y17.6%
  • YTD1.3%

Over the last 7 days, the Food industry has remained flat, although notably ORION gained 5.5%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 18% in that time. Earnings are forecast to grow by 21% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the South Korean Food Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 07 Feb 2026₩36.5t₩129.4t₩3.0t10.8x12.4x0.3x
Mon, 05 Jan 2026₩36.1t₩129.4t₩3.0t9.7x12.2x0.3x
Wed, 03 Dec 2025₩36.6t₩129.4t₩3.0t9.6x12.3x0.3x
Fri, 31 Oct 2025₩36.7t₩127.4t₩2.9t9.6x12.6x0.3x
Sun, 28 Sep 2025₩38.2t₩127.4t₩2.9t9.5x13.1x0.3x
Tue, 26 Aug 2025₩37.7t₩127.0t₩2.8t9.6x13.7x0.3x
Thu, 24 Jul 2025₩38.8t₩126.0t₩2.6t11.7x15x0.3x
Sat, 21 Jun 2025₩38.6t₩130.6t₩2.7t11.1x14.3x0.3x
Mon, 19 May 2025₩37.0t₩125.8t₩2.6t11.7x14.3x0.3x
Wed, 16 Apr 2025₩34.2t₩125.8t₩2.7t11.3x12.8x0.3x
Fri, 14 Mar 2025₩33.2t₩124.6t₩3.1t8.4x10.7x0.3x
Sun, 09 Feb 2025₩31.2t₩124.6t₩3.1t8.3x10.1x0.3x
Tue, 07 Jan 2025₩30.8t₩124.6t₩3.1t8.2x10x0.2x
Thu, 05 Dec 2024₩30.3t₩124.6t₩3.1t8.4x9.8x0.2x
Sat, 02 Nov 2024₩29.9t₩124.5t₩3.1t8.6x9.7x0.2x
Mon, 30 Sep 2024₩31.2t₩124.4t₩3.1t8.8x10.1x0.3x
Wed, 28 Aug 2024₩31.0t₩124.4t₩3.1t6.5x9.9x0.2x
Fri, 26 Jul 2024₩33.8t₩124.4t₩3.2t8.8x10.5x0.3x
Sun, 23 Jun 2024₩36.8t₩124.4t₩3.2t9.4x11.4x0.3x
Tue, 21 May 2024₩32.4t₩123.5t₩2.9t9.6x11x0.3x
Thu, 18 Apr 2024₩28.4t₩123.6t₩2.9t8.6x9.6x0.2x
Sat, 16 Mar 2024₩27.7t₩124.6t₩2.9t7.6x9.5x0.2x
Mon, 12 Feb 2024₩28.3t₩124.6t₩3.0t7.7x9.5x0.2x
Wed, 10 Jan 2024₩30.3t₩126.2t₩3.0t7.4x10.2x0.2x
Fri, 08 Dec 2023₩30.3t₩126.2t₩3.0t7.2x10.2x0.2x
Sun, 05 Nov 2023₩29.0t₩126.7t₩2.6t9.7x11.3x0.2x
Tue, 03 Oct 2023₩29.6t₩126.7t₩2.6t9.4x11.5x0.2x
Thu, 31 Aug 2023₩30.5t₩126.8t₩2.3t10.4x13.4x0.2x
Sat, 29 Jul 2023₩28.3t₩126.2t₩2.2t10.6x12.8x0.2x
Mon, 26 Jun 2023₩30.4t₩126.2t₩2.2t11.3x13.7x0.2x
Wed, 24 May 2023₩32.3t₩125.4t₩2.5t10.4x13.1x0.3x
Fri, 21 Apr 2023₩33.8t₩124.5t₩2.5t10.8x13.4x0.3x
Sun, 19 Mar 2023₩32.2t₩116.7t₩2.4t10.2x13.6x0.3x
Tue, 14 Feb 2023₩32.3t₩115.3t₩2.2t10.3x14.7x0.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

14.7x


Total Market Cap: ₩32.3tTotal Earnings: ₩2.2tTotal Revenue: ₩115.3tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South Korean Food Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 11.8x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the South Korean Food industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 11.8x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.26x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Food industry have grown 10% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 3.9% 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 Staples industry?

KR Market-3.04%
Consumer Staples0.51%
Food-0.013%
Agricultural Products4.47%
Packaged Foods and Meats-0.21%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Packaged Foods and Meats industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 11.2x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 21.3%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 16.7% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Agricultural Products industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 11.4x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Agricultural Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 25% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 19% per year.
  • In contrast, the Packaged Foods and Meats industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 21% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
A271560 ORION₩124.00k5.5%
+₩256.9b		20.2%PE9.2x
A003380 Harim Holdings₩15.45k7.1%
+₩100.2b		194.8%PE12.7x
A097950 CJ Cheiljedang₩218.50k2.3%
+₩80.1b		-10.8%PE74x
A004370 Nongshim₩420.00k3.1%
+₩72.9b		19.1%PE14.9x
A001800 ORION Holdings₩22.00k5.3%
+₩66.2b		46.0%PE8.1x

Latest News

A280360
₩120,400.00
Lotte WellfoodLtd
7D
3.5%
1Y
14.8%

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A097950
₩218,500.00
CJ Cheiljedang
7D
2.3%
1Y
-10.8%

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A004370
₩420,000.00
Nongshim
7D
3.1%
1Y
19.1%
A000070
₩60,500.00
Samyang Holdings
7D
-0.5%
1Y
-13.5%
A001800
₩22,000.00
ORION Holdings
7D
5.3%
1Y
46.0%

ORION Holdings (KRX:001800) Could Easily Take On More Debt

Feb 04
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A007160
₩65,400.00
Sajo Industries
7D
12.0%
1Y
92.9%
A136490
₩12,630.00
SunjinLtd
7D
12.3%
1Y
126.3%

There's No Escaping Sunjin Co.,Ltd.'s (KRX:136490) Muted Earnings Despite A 38% Share Price Rise

Feb 03
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A003380
₩15,450.00
Harim Holdings
7D
7.1%
1Y
194.8%
A189980
₩1,978.00
HYUNGKUK F&B
7D
-9.1%
1Y
11.8%

We Think HYUNGKUK F&B (KOSDAQ:189980) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Jan 30
We Think HYUNGKUK F&B (KOSDAQ:189980) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
A435570
₩12,430.00
ERCOHS Agricultural CorporationLtd
7D
-6.0%
1Y
16.7%
A003230
₩1,060,000.00
Samyang Foods
7D
-10.2%
1Y
30.9%

Samyang Foods Co., Ltd.'s (KRX:003230) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

Jan 20
Samyang Foods Co., Ltd.'s (KRX:003230) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing
A271560
₩124,000.00
ORION
7D
5.5%
1Y
20.2%

Slowing Rates Of Return At ORION (KRX:271560) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Jan 07
Slowing Rates Of Return At ORION (KRX:271560) Leave Little Room For Excitement
A900340
₩700.00
Wing Yip Food Holdings Group
7D
-6.7%
1Y
-55.0%
A005610
₩49,950.00
SPC Samlip
7D
-1.1%
1Y
4.5%

SPC Samlip's (KRX:005610) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings

Nov 21
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A248170
₩29,450.00
Sempio Foods
7D
-1.7%
1Y
14.6%

We Think Sempio Foods (KRX:248170) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Nov 20
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A017810
₩12,790.00
Pulmuone
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-2.8%

Pulmuone Corporate's (KRX:017810) P/E Is Still On The Mark Following 43% Share Price Bounce

Aug 01
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