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South Korean (KOSPI) Biotech Industry Analysis
UpdatedAug 11, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies120
- 7D3.2%
- 3M19.4%
- 1Y16.8%
- YTD19.7%
In the last week, the Biotech industry is up 3.2%, with PharmaResearch up 21%. In the same time, NatureCellLtd was down 43%. This means that the industry has gained 17% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 39% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South Korean Biotech Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 11 Aug 2025 | ₩112.4t | ₩11.8t | -₩227,694,607,523.00 | 24.1x | -493.5x | 9.5x |
| Wed, 09 Jul 2025 | ₩110.8t | ₩11.8t | -₩203,233,047,773.00 | 24.6x | -545x | 9.4x |
| Fri, 06 Jun 2025 | ₩101.3t | ₩11.8t | -₩99,336,019,441.00 | 24.9x | -1019.7x | 8.6x |
| Sun, 04 May 2025 | ₩97.2t | ₩11.4t | -₩456,504,996,975.00 | 28.8x | -212.9x | 8.5x |
| Tue, 01 Apr 2025 | ₩94.9t | ₩11.4t | -₩661,303,163,511.00 | 27.2x | -143.5x | 8.3x |
| Thu, 27 Feb 2025 | ₩102.1t | ₩10.6t | -₩927,517,473,361.00 | 23.9x | -110.1x | 9.6x |
| Sat, 25 Jan 2025 | ₩93.8t | ₩10.5t | -₩1,004,347,149,181.00 | 23.1x | -93.4x | 9x |
| Mon, 23 Dec 2024 | ₩90.8t | ₩10.5t | -₩1,005,204,065,171.00 | 23x | -90.3x | 8.7x |
| Wed, 20 Nov 2024 | ₩89.9t | ₩10.3t | -₩697,979,635,797.00 | 23.1x | -128.8x | 8.7x |
| Fri, 18 Oct 2024 | ₩98.3t | ₩10.3t | -₩653,791,712,887.00 | 29x | -150.4x | 9.5x |
| Sun, 15 Sep 2024 | ₩92.4t | ₩10.3t | -₩663,381,294,267.00 | 24.7x | -139.3x | 9x |
| Tue, 13 Aug 2024 | ₩94.5t | ₩9.9t | -₩651,620,427,048.00 | 24.2x | -145x | 9.6x |
| Thu, 11 Jul 2024 | ₩86.3t | ₩9.9t | -₩651,620,427,048.00 | 22.3x | -132.4x | 8.7x |
| Sat, 08 Jun 2024 | ₩86.4t | ₩9.9t | -₩635,841,546,108.00 | 22.2x | -135.9x | 8.8x |
| Mon, 06 May 2024 | ₩82.4t | ₩9.6t | -₩567,818,034,968.00 | 22.4x | -145.1x | 8.6x |
| Wed, 03 Apr 2024 | ₩80.8t | ₩9.6t | -₩665,568,465,312.00 | 19.6x | -121.5x | 8.4x |
| Fri, 01 Mar 2024 | ₩78.2t | ₩9.7t | -₩534,696,541,747.00 | 58.3x | -146.2x | 8x |
| Sun, 28 Jan 2024 | ₩73.9t | ₩9.7t | -₩537,261,689,777.00 | 63.5x | -137.6x | 7.6x |
| Tue, 26 Dec 2023 | ₩63.6t | ₩10.1t | -₩324,942,076,247.00 | 28.5x | -195.8x | 6.3x |
| Thu, 23 Nov 2023 | ₩59.1t | ₩10.2t | -₩254,861,267,409.00 | 27.2x | -231.8x | 5.8x |
| Sat, 21 Oct 2023 | ₩51.1t | ₩10.2t | -₩239,053,318,689.00 | 28.9x | -213.6x | 5x |
| Mon, 18 Sep 2023 | ₩59.1t | ₩10.2t | -₩339,708,651,659.00 | 32.3x | -174x | 5.8x |
| Wed, 16 Aug 2023 | ₩60.0t | ₩10.3t | -₩166,187,036,659.00 | 30.5x | -361.1x | 5.8x |
| Fri, 14 Jul 2023 | ₩57.5t | ₩10.3t | -₩151,534,704,579.00 | 27.5x | -379.3x | 5.6x |
| Sun, 11 Jun 2023 | ₩62.7t | ₩10.3t | -₩151,338,675,579.00 | 29.6x | -414.3x | 6.1x |
| Tue, 09 May 2023 | ₩61.6t | ₩11.0t | ₩317.9b | 25x | 193.8x | 5.6x |
| Thu, 06 Apr 2023 | ₩61.1t | ₩11.0t | ₩317.7b | 24.7x | 192.2x | 5.6x |
| Sat, 04 Mar 2023 | ₩57.6t | ₩11.3t | ₩968.2b | 24.3x | 59.5x | 5.1x |
| Mon, 30 Jan 2023 | ₩59.9t | ₩11.3t | ₩970.8b | 24.5x | 61.7x | 5.3x |
| Wed, 28 Dec 2022 | ₩60.0t | ₩11.4t | ₩678.5b | 23.9x | 88.5x | 5.3x |
| Fri, 25 Nov 2022 | ₩61.2t | ₩11.0t | ₩298.7b | 20.9x | 204.9x | 5.6x |
| Sun, 23 Oct 2022 | ₩56.9t | ₩10.8t | ₩348.0b | 19.2x | 163.5x | 5.3x |
| Tue, 20 Sep 2022 | ₩60.7t | ₩10.8t | ₩495.4b | 22.3x | 122.4x | 5.6x |
| Thu, 18 Aug 2022 | ₩74.4t | ₩10.7t | ₩578.1b | 24.4x | 128.7x | 7x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
128.7x
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 7.3x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 9.5x.
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 3.5% 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 Market | 3.17% | |
| Healthcare | 1.92% | |
| Biotech | 3.15% | |
| Biotech | 3.15% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A214450 PharmaResearch | ₩680.00k | 22.5% +₩1.3t | 289.5% | PE63.7x | |
| A298380 ABL Bio | ₩77.50k | 8.1% +₩316.5b | 150.0% | PS153.1x | |
| A145020 Hugel | ₩349.00k | 7.2% +₩238.8b | 36.9% | PE24.6x | |
| A302440 SK bioscienceLtd | ₩45.85k | 2.9% +₩101.9b | -21.9% | PS9x | |
| A347850 D&D Pharmatech | ₩136.00k | 6.2% +₩85.5b | 307.2% | PS136.9x |
