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South Korean (KOSPI) Banks Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 25, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D-9.0%
  • 3M-3.7%
  • 1Y26.8%
  • YTD13.8%

Over the last 7 days, the Banks industry has dropped 11%, driven by declines from every company within the industry. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 29%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 7.9% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 25 Jun 2026₩192.1t₩80.3t₩22.6t7.9x8.5x2.4x
Sat, 23 May 2026₩202.9t₩76.4t₩22.7t8.4x9x2.7x
Mon, 20 Apr 2026₩212.4t₩76.6t₩22.2t8.8x9.6x2.8x
Wed, 18 Mar 2026₩196.2t₩70.7t₩22.3t8.1x8.8x2.8x
Fri, 13 Feb 2026₩223.9t₩76.6t₩22.5t9.3x10x2.9x
Sun, 11 Jan 2026₩167.3t₩77.3t₩21.8t6.7x7.7x2.2x
Tue, 09 Dec 2025₩169.5t₩77.3t₩21.8t6.7x7.8x2.2x
Thu, 06 Nov 2025₩160.2t₩68.2t₩22.2t6.3x7.2x2.4x
Sat, 04 Oct 2025₩158.6t₩74.2t₩21.2t6.9x7.5x2.1x
Mon, 01 Sep 2025₩150.5t₩70.7t₩21.2t6.7x7.1x2.1x
Wed, 30 Jul 2025₩156.2t₩74.8t₩20.9t7.3x7.5x2.1x
Fri, 27 Jun 2025₩148.2t₩74.6t₩20.6t6.4x7.2x2x
Sun, 25 May 2025₩127.7t₩71.2t₩20.6t5.6x6.2x1.8x
Tue, 22 Apr 2025₩114.8t₩74.1t₩19.9t5.4x5.8x1.5x
Thu, 20 Mar 2025₩116.2t₩70.1t₩20.3t5.1x5.7x1.7x
Sat, 15 Feb 2025₩116.2t₩69.7t₩20.7t5.4x5.6x1.7x
Mon, 13 Jan 2025₩116.4t₩70.6t₩19.2t5.1x6.1x1.6x
Wed, 11 Dec 2024₩115.2t₩70.6t₩19.2t5.4x6x1.6x
Fri, 08 Nov 2024₩124.0t₩68.0t₩18.5t5.8x6.7x1.8x
Sun, 06 Oct 2024₩115.8t₩69.6t₩18.4t5.1x6.3x1.7x
Tue, 03 Sep 2024₩121.1t₩69.5t₩18.7t5.1x6.5x1.7x
Thu, 01 Aug 2024₩122.5t₩77.0t₩18.4t5.1x6.7x1.6x
Sat, 29 Jun 2024₩110.9t₩68.1t₩17.8t4.9x6.2x1.6x
Mon, 27 May 2024₩110.4t₩67.9t₩18.2t4.7x6.1x1.6x
Wed, 24 Apr 2024₩106.0t₩68.2t₩18.6t4.7x5.7x1.6x
Fri, 22 Mar 2024₩117.8t₩67.7t₩18.9t5.2x6.2x1.7x
Sun, 18 Feb 2024₩107.9t₩146.4t₩20.0t4.3x5.4x0.7x
Tue, 16 Jan 2024₩90.9t₩133.3t₩19.8t3.6x4.6x0.7x
Thu, 14 Dec 2023₩88.5t₩133.3t₩19.7t3.5x4.5x0.7x
Sat, 11 Nov 2023₩86.1t₩136.7t₩21.5t3.5x4x0.6x
Mon, 09 Oct 2023₩87.6t₩97.8t₩19.8t3.4x4.4x0.9x
Wed, 06 Sep 2023₩86.5t₩97.8t₩20.1t3.2x4.3x0.9x
Fri, 04 Aug 2023₩84.5t₩134.4t₩21.4t3.2x4x0.6x
Sun, 02 Jul 2023₩81.1t₩96.6t₩20.0t3.2x4.1x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

4.1x


Total Market Cap: ₩81.1tTotal Earnings: ₩20.0tTotal Revenue: ₩96.6tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South Korean Banks Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 6.4x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the South Korean Banks industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 8.6x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 6.4x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.7x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Banks industry have grown 4.2% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have declined 6.0% per year.
  • This means that less sales are being generated overall, but since cost of doing business is lower, profits have been increasing.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the South Korean Financials industry?

KR Market-4.92%
Financials-9.34%
Banks-9.00%
Diversified Banks-8.59%
Regional Banks-12.85%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Regional Banks industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 8.1x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 10.0%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 23.7% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Diversified Banks industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 6.3x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Regional Banks industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 10.0% over the next 5 years.
  • However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 24% per year.
  • In contrast, the Diversified Banks industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 7.7% 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
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Latest News

A055550
₩95,700.00
Shinhan Financial Group
7D
-7.2%
1Y
57.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 23

A055550: Buybacks And Dividends Will Drive Stronger Future Shareholder Returns

Analysts kept their fair value target for Shinhan Financial Group steady at ₩121,370 per share, citing only minimal tweaks in discount rate, revenue growth and profit margin assumptions rather than a change in the overall outlook. What's in the News Shinhan Financial Group completed a share repurchase of 2,170,000 shares, representing 0.45% of shares, for ₩204,573.82 million under the buyback announced on February 5, 2026, according to a buyback tranche update.
A323410
₩20,050.00
KakaoBank
7D
-15.2%
1Y
-45.2%
A086790
₩114,200.00
Hana Financial Group
7D
-9.9%
1Y
37.3%
Narrative Update • Jun 22

A086790: Buybacks Will Support Future Returns As Margin Assumptions Improve

Hana Financial Group's analyst price target has been nudged higher to ₩150,285.71 from ₩149,095.24, with analysts pointing to slightly lower assumed discount rates, a higher projected profit margin, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple as key drivers of the update. What’s in the News for Hana Financial Group The Board of Directors of Hana Financial Group Inc authorized a new share buyback plan on April 24, 2026, according to a buyback transaction announcement.
A316140
₩29,250.00
Woori Financial Group
7D
-9.0%
1Y
30.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 18

A316140: Dividend And Buyback Program Will Support Future Repricing Potential

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Woori Financial Group, increasing the price target from ₩45,000 to ₩48,000. This change reflects updated assumptions regarding the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E.
A105560
₩151,800.00
KB Financial Group
7D
-7.4%
1Y
38.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 09

A105560: Future Shareholder Returns Will Rise Through Buybacks And Higher Expected P/E

Analysts have adjusted the price target for KB Financial Group from ₩184,000 to ₩226,000, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as the key drivers of this change. What's in the News The board of directors authorized a new share buyback plan on April 23, 2026, aimed at acquiring and canceling treasury shares under a program that runs until July 20, 2026.
A024110
₩20,150.00
Industrial Bank of Korea
7D
-10.2%
1Y
7.2%
A138930
₩16,430.00
BNK Financial Group
7D
-9.6%
1Y
29.3%
A175330
₩23,800.00
JB Financial Group
7D
-12.7%
1Y
12.8%