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South Korean (KOSPI) Transaction and Payment Processing Services Industry Analysis
UpdatedFeb 23, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies10
- 7D6.7%
- 3M31.8%
- 1Y104.2%
- YTDn/a
The Transaction and Payment Processing Services industry is up 6.7% in the last week, with Kakao Pay up 7.8%. This means that the industry has gained 104% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 35% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South Korean Transaction and Payment Processing Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 23 Feb 2026 | ₩12.6t | ₩6.1t | ₩226.4b | 16.3x | 55.9x | 2.1x |
| Wed, 21 Jan 2026 | ₩10.0t | ₩6.1t | ₩226.4b | 10.6x | 44.3x | 1.6x |
| Fri, 19 Dec 2025 | ₩8.8t | ₩6.1t | ₩226.4b | 11.8x | 38.7x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 16 Nov 2025 | ₩10.0t | ₩5.9t | ₩166.7b | 25.2x | 59.8x | 1.7x |
| Tue, 14 Oct 2025 | ₩10.2t | ₩5.9t | ₩176.0b | 25.5x | 57.9x | 1.7x |
| Thu, 11 Sep 2025 | ₩10.2t | ₩5.9t | ₩176.0b | 25.6x | 58.2x | 1.7x |
| Sat, 09 Aug 2025 | ₩11.7t | ₩5.9t | ₩190.1b | 23.3x | 61.8x | 2x |
| Mon, 07 Jul 2025 | ₩13.7t | ₩5.9t | ₩190.3b | 23.4x | 72.1x | 2.3x |
| Wed, 04 Jun 2025 | ₩7.2t | ₩5.9t | ₩186.8b | 11.8x | 38.7x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 02 May 2025 | ₩6.4t | ₩5.9t | ₩188.8b | 11.9x | 34x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 30 Mar 2025 | ₩6.0t | ₩5.9t | ₩160.9b | 8.7x | 37.5x | 1x |
| Tue, 25 Feb 2025 | ₩6.2t | ₩5.9t | ₩165.3b | 6.4x | 37.4x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 23 Jan 2025 | ₩5.3t | ₩5.9t | ₩166.5b | 6.5x | 32x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 21 Dec 2024 | ₩5.5t | ₩5.9t | ₩166.5b | 6.5x | 33x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 18 Nov 2024 | ₩4.8t | ₩5.8t | ₩232.5b | 6.6x | 20.7x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 16 Oct 2024 | ₩5.3t | ₩5.8t | ₩221.1b | 8.2x | 23.9x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 13 Sep 2024 | ₩5.1t | ₩5.8t | ₩221.1b | 8.1x | 23.1x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 11 Aug 2024 | ₩5.2t | ₩5.7t | ₩223.5b | 8.4x | 23.1x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 09 Jul 2024 | ₩5.7t | ₩5.7t | ₩223.5b | 9.4x | 25.5x | 1x |
| Thu, 06 Jun 2024 | ₩6.2t | ₩5.7t | ₩226.8b | 9.8x | 27.3x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 04 May 2024 | ₩7.0t | ₩5.5t | ₩205.9b | 10.9x | 34.1x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 01 Apr 2024 | ₩7.4t | ₩5.5t | ₩205.9b | 11.1x | 36x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 28 Feb 2024 | ₩8.8t | ₩5.3t | ₩248.1b | 11.2x | 35.3x | 1.7x |
| Fri, 26 Jan 2024 | ₩9.3t | ₩5.3t | ₩249.3b | 11.9x | 37.4x | 1.8x |
| Sun, 24 Dec 2023 | ₩8.9t | ₩5.3t | ₩249.3b | 12.1x | 35.7x | 1.7x |
| Tue, 21 Nov 2023 | ₩7.8t | ₩5.2t | ₩257.7b | 9.2x | 30.4x | 1.5x |
| Thu, 19 Oct 2023 | ₩7.3t | ₩5.1t | ₩257.9b | 8.9x | 28.2x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 16 Sep 2023 | ₩8.2t | ₩5.1t | ₩257.9b | 9.7x | 31.8x | 1.6x |
| Mon, 14 Aug 2023 | ₩8.7t | ₩5.0t | ₩240.7b | 10.5x | 36.1x | 1.7x |
| Wed, 12 Jul 2023 | ₩8.7t | ₩5.0t | ₩240.7b | 10.5x | 36.2x | 1.8x |
| Fri, 09 Jun 2023 | ₩9.8t | ₩5.0t | ₩235.7b | 11.4x | 41.7x | 2x |
| Sun, 07 May 2023 | ₩10.0t | ₩4.8t | ₩239.4b | 11.7x | 41.8x | 2.1x |
| Tue, 04 Apr 2023 | ₩10.0t | ₩4.8t | ₩239.4b | 12.9x | 41.8x | 2.1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
38.4x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the South Korean Transaction and Payment Processing Services industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 55.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 38.2x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.5x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Transaction and Payment Processing Services industry have remained mostly flat over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 8.3% 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 Comparison
How does South Korean Transaction and Payment Processing Services compare with similar industries?
| KR Market | 5.28% | |
| Financials | 7.05% | |
| Diversified Financial | 6.98% | |
| Transaction and Payment Processing Services | 6.75% | |
| Other Diversified Financial Services | 7.26% | |
| Specialized Finance | 0.71% | |
| Multi-Sector Holdings | 0% | 0 |
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?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A377300 Kakao Pay | ₩66.50k | 6.4% +₩540.6b | 108.1% | PE199.3x | |
| A060250 NHN KCP | ₩22.75k | 9.1% +₩62.2b | 174.1% | PE16.2x | |
| A064260 Danal | ₩8.83k | 4.6% +₩28.6b | 190.9% | PS2.9x | |
| A036800 Nice Information & Telecommunication | ₩27.90k | 7.9% +₩17.9b | 60.8% | PE5.4x | |
| A035600 KginicisLtd | ₩11.90k | 4.7% +₩14.1b | 35.4% | PE6.2x |
