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South Korean (KOSPI) Diversified Banks Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies7
  • 7D-0.9%
  • 3M-1.7%
  • 1Y76.5%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Diversified Banks industry has dropped 1.2%, driven by declines in Industrial Bank of Korea and Woori Financial Group of 3.4% and 2.4%, respectively. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 80%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 7.5% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 12 May 2026₩184.7t₩76.9t₩20.9t8.9x8.8x2.4x
Thu, 09 Apr 2026₩181.5t₩63.2t₩20.7t8.3x8.7x2.9x
Sat, 07 Mar 2026₩172.7t₩62.9t₩20.8t8.2x8.3x2.7x
Mon, 02 Feb 2026₩159.4t₩66.5t₩20.3t7.2x7.8x2.4x
Wed, 31 Dec 2025₩149.7t₩66.5t₩20.3t7x7.4x2.3x
Fri, 28 Nov 2025₩147.5t₩66.5t₩20.3t6.7x7.3x2.2x
Sun, 26 Oct 2025₩138.7t₩63.6t₩19.9t6.5x7x2.2x
Tue, 23 Sep 2025₩140.6t₩63.6t₩19.9t6.9x7.1x2.2x
Thu, 21 Aug 2025₩132.7t₩62.8t₩19.8t6.6x6.7x2.1x
Sat, 19 Jul 2025₩138.8t₩64.5t₩19.5t6.9x7.1x2.2x
Mon, 16 Jun 2025₩133.5t₩66.1t₩20.0t5.9x6.7x2x
Wed, 14 May 2025₩117.2t₩57.6t₩19.9t5.1x5.9x2x
Fri, 11 Apr 2025₩102.8t₩65.5t₩19.2t4.8x5.3x1.6x
Sun, 09 Mar 2025₩106.0t₩64.2t₩19.4t5x5.5x1.7x
Tue, 04 Feb 2025₩112.4t₩62.7t₩18.5t5.6x6.1x1.8x
Thu, 02 Jan 2025₩107.1t₩62.7t₩18.5t4.9x5.8x1.7x
Sat, 30 Nov 2024₩119.1t₩61.9t₩18.1t6x6.6x1.9x
Mon, 28 Oct 2024₩124.3t₩61.7t₩17.8t5.8x7x2x
Wed, 25 Sep 2024₩112.2t₩61.6t₩17.7t5.1x6.3x1.8x
Fri, 23 Aug 2024₩118.6t₩62.6t₩17.8t5.7x6.7x1.9x
Sun, 21 Jul 2024₩112.4t₩60.1t₩17.0t5.5x6.6x1.9x
Tue, 18 Jun 2024₩103.5t₩60.1t₩17.0t5.2x6.1x1.7x
Thu, 16 May 2024₩107.4t₩58.8t₩17.3t5.3x6.2x1.8x
Sat, 13 Apr 2024₩96.5t₩60.1t₩17.7t4.8x5.4x1.6x
Mon, 11 Mar 2024₩106.0t₩72.1t₩18.1t4.9x5.8x1.5x
Wed, 07 Feb 2024₩97.9t₩124.2t₩18.7t4.4x5.2x0.8x
Fri, 05 Jan 2024₩83.8t₩124.2t₩18.7t3.7x4.5x0.7x
Sun, 03 Dec 2023₩83.8t₩124.2t₩18.7t3.5x4.5x0.7x
Tue, 31 Oct 2023₩77.3t₩124.1t₩19.0t3.4x4.1x0.6x
Thu, 28 Sep 2023₩83.1t₩88.3t₩18.7t3.4x4.4x0.9x
Sat, 26 Aug 2023₩79.9t₩125.1t₩19.9t3.1x4x0.6x
Mon, 24 Jul 2023₩78.0t₩87.1t₩18.8t3.1x4.1x0.9x
Wed, 21 Jun 2023₩78.4t₩87.1t₩18.8t3.2x4.2x0.9x
Fri, 19 May 2023₩79.5t₩120.2t₩18.9t3.5x4.2x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

4.2x


Total Market Cap: ₩79.5tTotal Earnings: ₩18.9tTotal Revenue: ₩120.2tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South Korean Diversified Banks Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 6.1x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the South Korean Diversified Banks industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 8.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 6.1x.
  • 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 Diversified Banks industry have grown 3.3% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have declined 14% per year.
  • This means that less sales are being generated overall, but since cost of doing business is lower, profits have been increasing.

Industry Comparison

How does South Korean Diversified Banks compare with similar industries?

KR Market11.66%
Financials2.09%
Banks-1.18%
Diversified Banks-0.88%
Regional Banks-3.83%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
No data available

Latest News

A055550
₩96,600.00
Shinhan Financial Group
7D
-1.4%
1Y
86.5%
Narrative Update • May 07

A055550: Rising Cash Dividends And Higher Profitability Will Support Future Upside

Analysts now place Shinhan Financial Group's fair value at ₩136,000, up from ₩131,000. This reflects updated views on discount rates, revenue growth expectations, profit margins and the stock's forward P/E profile.
A086790
₩123,100.00
Hana Financial Group
7D
-2.8%
1Y
89.7%
Narrative Update • May 02

A086790: Future Buybacks Will Complicate P E Re Rating And Earnings Quality

Analysts have adjusted their price target for Hana Financial Group to ₩119,000 from ₩106,000, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels. What's in the News On April 24, 2026, the Board of Directors authorized a new share buyback plan for Hana Financial Group Inc., signaling continued use of repurchases as a capital management tool (Key Developments).
A105560
₩153,700.00
KB Financial Group
7D
-2.6%
1Y
66.0%
Narrative Update • Apr 30

A105560: Ongoing Share Buybacks And Dividends Will Support Future Upside Potential

The analyst price target for KB Financial Group has been revised from ₩182,650 to ₩194,250. Analysts attribute this change to updated assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, which they identify as the key drivers of the revision.
A175330
₩25,450.00
JB Financial Group
7D
-6.9%
1Y
44.8%
A316140
₩31,900.00
Woori Financial Group
7D
-4.2%
1Y
78.7%
Narrative Update • Apr 30

A316140: Lower Discount Rate And Capital Returns Will Support Higher Earnings Multiple

Analysts have raised their price target for Woori Financial Group from about ₩32,291 to about ₩40,972, citing updated assumptions that include higher projected revenue, a lower discount rate, and a slightly revised outlook for forward P/E and profit margins. What's in the News At the AGM on March 23, 2026, shareholders approved a year end dividend of ₩760 per share for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (AGM resolution).
A024110
₩21,200.00
Industrial Bank of Korea
7D
-4.1%
1Y
38.0%
A279570
₩5,460.00
K BankLtd
7D
-13.2%
1Y
n/a