South Korean (KOSPI) Life Sciences Industry Analysis

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

Date	Market Cap	Revenue	Earnings	PE	Absolute PE	PS
Tue, 25 Aug 2026	₩83.3t	₩6.0t	₩1.6t	35.5x	52.6x	13.8x
Thu, 23 Jul 2026	₩71.6t	₩5.7t	₩1.5t	14.9x	48x	12.5x
Sat, 20 Jun 2026	₩76.2t	₩5.7t	₩1.5t	17.1x	51.7x	13.3x
Mon, 18 May 2026	₩83.1t	₩5.7t	₩1.5t	37.5x	53.8x	14.6x
Wed, 15 Apr 2026	₩88.7t	₩5.4t	₩1.4t	43.9x	62.9x	16.3x
Fri, 13 Mar 2026	₩93.2t	₩5.4t	₩1.5t	16.8x	61.9x	17.2x
Sun, 08 Feb 2026	₩93.2t	₩5.4t	₩1.5t	17x	61.7x	17.2x
Tue, 06 Jan 2026	₩96.1t	₩6.4t	₩1.5t	16.4x	64.3x	15.1x
Thu, 04 Dec 2025	₩93.9t	₩6.4t	₩1.5t	17.3x	62.8x	14.8x
Sat, 01 Nov 2025	₩101.6t	₩5.8t	₩1.2t	15x	85.7x	17.4x
Mon, 29 Sep 2025	₩85.6t	₩5.8t	₩1.2t	14.4x	72.2x	14.7x
Wed, 27 Aug 2025	₩87.7t	₩5.8t	₩1.2t	24.4x	71.8x	15.1x
Fri, 25 Jul 2025	₩91.8t	₩5.7t	₩1.2t	16.8x	74.9x	16.2x
Sun, 22 Jun 2025	₩83.2t	₩5.6t	₩1.2t	16.5x	67.5x	14.8x
Tue, 20 May 2025	₩84.2t	₩5.2t	₩1.0t	18.2x	82.1x	16.1x
Thu, 17 Apr 2025	₩82.5t	₩5.2t	₩1.0t	18.1x	80.2x	15.8x
Sat, 15 Mar 2025	₩83.0t	₩5.2t	₩999.2b	10.4x	83x	16x
Mon, 10 Feb 2025	₩91.9t	₩5.0t	₩965.6b	12.5x	95.2x	18.3x
Wed, 08 Jan 2025	₩79.4t	₩5.0t	₩965.6b	13.3x	82.2x	15.8x
Fri, 06 Dec 2024	₩76.6t	₩5.0t	₩947.9b	12.4x	80.8x	15.2x
Sun, 03 Nov 2024	₩79.7t	₩4.8t	₩885.3b	13.1x	90x	16.4x
Tue, 01 Oct 2024	₩76.8t	₩4.8t	₩885.3b	14.3x	86.8x	15.8x
Thu, 29 Aug 2024	₩77.5t	₩4.8t	₩879.9b	16.6x	88.1x	16x
Sat, 27 Jul 2024	₩72.2t	₩4.5t	₩731.7b	18.4x	98.6x	15.9x
Mon, 24 Jun 2024	₩59.4t	₩4.6t	₩691.8b	18.2x	85.9x	12.9x
Wed, 22 May 2024	₩61.2t	₩4.4t	₩663.4b	19.9x	92.3x	13.9x
Fri, 19 Apr 2024	₩62.6t	₩4.7t	₩654.7b	18.7x	95.7x	13.4x
Sun, 17 Mar 2024	₩65.3t	₩4.6t	₩636.6b	28.9x	102.5x	14.1x
Tue, 13 Feb 2024	₩63.4t	₩4.5t	₩714.4b	33.8x	88.8x	14x
Thu, 11 Jan 2024	₩59.5t	₩4.5t	₩721.5b	32.3x	82.4x	13.1x
Sat, 09 Dec 2023	₩56.5t	₩4.5t	₩721.6b	31.8x	78.2x	12.4x
Mon, 06 Nov 2023	₩55.4t	₩4.4t	₩660.9b	23.4x	83.8x	12.6x
Wed, 04 Oct 2023	₩54.3t	₩4.4t	₩660.9b	30.3x	82.1x	12.3x
Fri, 01 Sep 2023	₩58.6t	₩4.4t	₩669.6b	24.6x	87.5x	13.3x

Current Industry PE

Investors are pessimistic on the South Korean Life Sciences industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.

The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 51.7x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 78.4x.

The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 15.0x.

Past Earnings Growth

The earnings for companies in the Life Sciences industry have grown 33% per year over the last three years.
Revenues for these companies have grown 11% per year.
This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

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


KR Market	-4.24%
Healthcare	-2.21%
Life Sciences	0.48%
Clinical Research and Equipment	0.48%

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
A207940 Samsung BiologicsLtd	₩1.57m	1.6% +₩1.2t	-0.7%	PE39.3x
A445680 Curiox Biosystems	₩53.70k	6.1% +₩53.3b	32.3%	PS166.3x
A216400 Invites Biocore	₩1.14k	76.4% +₩3.8b	-67.5%	n/a
A086040 Biotoxtech	₩2.38k	2.8% +₩1.0b	-12.7%	PE48.6x
A215570 Cronex.Co.Ltd	₩700.00	8.4% +₩306.2m	34.6%	n/a

Samsung Biologics Co.,Ltd. (KOSE:A207940) entered into a transaction agreement to acquire PolyPeptide Group AG (SWX:PPGN) from Draupnir Holding B.V. and others for CHF 1.5 billion.

Samsung Biologics Co.,Ltd. (KOSE:A207940) entered into a transaction agreement to acquire PolyPeptide Group AG (SWX:PPGN) from Draupnir Holding B.V. and others for CHF 1.5 billion on July 17, 2026. Under the terms of the agreement, Samsung Biologics agreed to make an all-cash public tender offer to acquire all publicly held registered shares of PolyPeptide for CHF 44.31 in cash per share. The Offer values PolyPeptide's equity at approximately CHF 1.46 billion. The transaction aims to provide PolyPeptide with the resources, investment capacity and strategic platform to pursue the next phase of its growth and innovation. Alongside Samsung Biologics’ global manufacturing scale and track record of operational excellence, PolyPeptide will also benefit from an aligned customer footprint. Draupnir Holding B.V. owning a stake of approximately 56.3% stake has been in support of the strategic review process and has committed to tender all of its shares into the offer. Once the offer has been successfully completed, Samsung Biologics intends to pursue a squeeze-out of any remaining minority shares and to delist PolyPeptide from the SIX Swiss Exchange. Upon completion, PolyPeptide will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Biologics. The transaction is subject to approval by the shareholders of PolyPeptide Group AG, minimum acceptance threshold of 66?%, applicable regulatory approvals, and other conditions. The Board of Directors of PolyPeptide Group AG formed a special committee for the transaction. The deal has been unanimously approved by the special committee of board of directors of PolyPeptide Group AG and recommends that PolyPeptide shareholders accept the tender offer. The tender offer is expected to be launched by the end of August 2026 by publication of the formal offer prospectus and will remain open for a minimum of twenty trading days on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The transaction is expected to be completed towards the end of 2026. JP Morgan Korea acted as exclusive financial advisor to Samsung Biologics Co.,Ltd. Ernst & Young, Korea acted as accountant to Samsung Biologics Co.,Ltd. O'Melveny & Myers LLP, Seoul office acted as legal advisor to Samsung Biologics Co.,Ltd. Schellenberg Wittmer acted as legal advisor to Samsung Biologics Co.,Ltd. IFBC AG acted as fairness opinion provider to PolyPeptide Group AG. Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc acted as exclusive financial advisor to PolyPeptide Group AG. Homburger AG acted as legal advisor to PolyPeptide Group AG.

South Korean (KOSPI) Life Sciences Industry Analysis

Industry Valuation and Performance

Industry Trends

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Latest News

New major risk - Share price stability

Now 25% undervalued after recent price drop

Penetrium Bioscience Inc. has completed a Follow-on Equity Offering in the amount of KRW 26.2225 billion.

Price target decreased by 7.3% to ₩211,667

New minor risk - Share price stability

Samsung Biologics Co.,Ltd. (KOSE:A207940) entered into a transaction agreement to acquire PolyPeptide Group AG (SWX:PPGN) from Draupnir Holding B.V. and others for CHF 1.5 billion.

New major risk - Shareholder dilution

Cronex.Co.,Ltd has completed a Follow-on Equity Offering in the amount of KRW 355.424517 million.

New minor risk - Share price stability

New minor risk - Share price stability

Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 18%

New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth

New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth

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