Header cover image

South Korean (KOSPI) Biotech Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 17, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies117
  • 7D-2.1%
  • 3M-6.2%
  • 1Y25.5%
  • YTD1.8%

Over the last 7 days, the Biotech industry has dropped 2.1%, driven by Celltrion declining 1.9%. In the past year, the industry has gained 25%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 83% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 17 Jan 2025₩93.1t₩10.5t-₩1,004,347,149,181.0024.5x-92.7x8.9x
Sun, 15 Dec 2024₩94.2t₩10.5t-₩1,002,002,014,281.0023.9x-94x9x
Tue, 12 Nov 2024₩97.2t₩10.3t-₩650,692,798,177.0026.6x-149.4x9.4x
Thu, 10 Oct 2024₩95.4t₩10.3t-₩653,791,712,887.0025.4x-145.9x9.2x
Sat, 07 Sep 2024₩89.1t₩10.3t-₩664,461,088,267.0024.1x-134x8.6x
Mon, 05 Aug 2024₩90.3t₩9.9t-₩651,620,427,048.0022.7x-138.6x9.2x
Wed, 03 Jul 2024₩84.0t₩9.9t-₩651,620,427,048.0022.1x-128.9x8.5x
Fri, 31 May 2024₩78.1t₩9.9t-₩643,765,772,388.0020.5x-121.4x7.9x
Sun, 28 Apr 2024₩78.6t₩9.6t-₩574,854,220,678.0021.8x-136.7x8.2x
Tue, 26 Mar 2024₩85.8t₩9.6t-₩603,302,771,467.0045.5x-142.2x9x
Thu, 22 Feb 2024₩74.5t₩9.7t-₩534,696,541,747.0061.7x-139.3x7.6x
Sat, 20 Jan 2024₩72.8t₩9.7t-₩537,261,689,777.0061.3x-135.5x7.5x
Mon, 18 Dec 2023₩58.9t₩10.1t-₩311,749,314,637.0028.3x-188.8x5.8x
Wed, 15 Nov 2023₩55.4t₩10.2t-₩233,197,853,989.0030.6x-237.4x5.4x
Fri, 13 Oct 2023₩55.7t₩10.2t-₩239,053,318,689.0028.1x-233.2x5.5x
Sun, 10 Sep 2023₩58.8t₩10.2t-₩340,060,706,949.0034x-172.9x5.8x
Tue, 08 Aug 2023₩57.8t₩10.3t-₩151,534,704,579.0028.8x-381.4x5.6x
Thu, 06 Jul 2023₩57.3t₩10.3t-₩151,534,704,579.0027.5x-378.1x5.6x
Sat, 03 Jun 2023₩64.1t₩10.3t-₩151,338,675,579.0032.2x-423.5x6.2x
Mon, 01 May 2023₩60.0t₩11.0t₩317.9b24.4x188.8x5.5x
Wed, 29 Mar 2023₩56.5t₩10.8t₩436.1b23.4x129.5x5.2x
Fri, 24 Feb 2023₩57.8t₩11.3t₩968.6b25.4x59.6x5.1x
Sun, 22 Jan 2023₩58.7t₩11.3t₩751.0b24.1x78.1x5.2x
Tue, 20 Dec 2022₩61.8t₩10.8t₩197.3b26.6x313x5.7x
Thu, 17 Nov 2022₩63.7t₩10.8t₩342.4b21.6x186x5.9x
Sat, 15 Oct 2022₩57.2t₩10.8t₩348.0b20.4x164.4x5.3x
Mon, 12 Sep 2022₩64.8t₩10.8t₩495.4b23.8x130.9x6x
Wed, 10 Aug 2022₩74.9t₩10.7t₩597.6b26.4x125.2x7x
Fri, 08 Jul 2022₩69.2t₩10.7t₩597.6b24x115.7x6.5x
Sun, 05 Jun 2022₩68.2t₩10.6t₩622.0b27.8x109.7x6.4x
Tue, 03 May 2022₩70.9t₩10.0t₩866.3b27.4x81.9x7.1x
Thu, 31 Mar 2022₩76.6t₩9.9t₩867.7b29.4x88.3x7.7x
Sat, 26 Feb 2022₩68.1t₩9.4t₩783.3b31.9x87x7.3x
Mon, 24 Jan 2022₩79.0t₩9.4t₩787.4b33.8x100.4x8.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

100.4x


Total Market Cap: ₩79.0tTotal Earnings: ₩787.4bTotal Revenue: ₩9.4tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South Korean Biotech Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -44.3x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the South Korean Biotechs industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 6.9x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 8.9x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Biotechs industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Meanwhile revenues 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 Healthcare industry?

KR Market0.14%
Healthcare-0.48%
Biotech-2.12%
Biotech-2.12%
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
A950160 Kolon TissueGene₩30.50k6.6%
+₩151.2b
165.0%n/a
A214450 PharmaResearch₩263.50k5.0%
+₩129.9b
124.8%PE30.8x
A298380 ABL Bio₩32.50k4.7%
+₩70.0b
53.3%PS48.5x
A347850 D&D Pharmatech₩57.00k5.8%
+₩32.8b
n/aPS73.6x
A115180 Qurient₩5.53k15.8%
+₩26.8b
30.1%PS22.4x
Simply Wall Street Pty Ltd (ACN 600 056 611), is a Corporate Authorised Representative (Authorised Representative Number: 467183) of Sanlam Private Wealth Pty Ltd (AFSL No. 337927). Any advice contained in this website is general advice only and has been prepared without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should not rely on any advice and/or information contained in this website and before making any investment decision we recommend that you consider whether it is appropriate for your situation and seek appropriate financial, taxation and legal advice. Please read our Financial Services Guide before deciding whether to obtain financial services from us.

Latest News

A068270

₩179,800.00

Celltrion

7D

-2.9%

1Y

7.3%

A006280

₩146,700.00

GC Biopharma

7D

-11.6%

1Y

34.8%

A005250

₩14,380.00

Green Cross Holdings

7D

-10.7%

1Y

-2.4%

A950160

₩30,500.00

Kolon TissueGene

7D

6.6%

1Y

165.0%

A304360

₩23,300.00

S.Biomedics

7D

8.6%

1Y

172.2%

A115180

₩5,530.00

Qurient

7D

15.8%

1Y

30.1%

A347850

₩57,000.00

D&D Pharmatech

7D

5.8%

1Y

n/a

A196170

₩307,500.00

ALTEOGEN

7D

-0.6%

1Y

306.7%

A086820

₩25,150.00

Bio SolutionLtd

7D

13.5%

1Y

39.1%