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South Korean (KOSPI) Marine and Shipping Industry Analysis
UpdatedMay 23, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
- 7D2.1%
- 3M-7.6%
- 1Y0.8%
- YTD8.6%
The Marine and Shipping industry is up 2.1% in the last week, with HMMLtd up 3.1%. During this same period, the Heung-A ShippingLtd underperformed, falling 8.4%. Overall in the last year, the industry is flat. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to decline by 6.5% per year.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South Korean Marine and Shipping Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 23 May 2026 | ₩24.5t | ₩20.8t | ₩2.0t | 9.9x | 12.1x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 20 Apr 2026 | ₩25.1t | ₩20.8t | ₩2.4t | 9.7x | 10.5x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 18 Mar 2026 | ₩24.6t | ₩21.1t | ₩2.3t | 10.8x | 10.5x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 13 Feb 2026 | ₩24.6t | ₩21.5t | ₩2.9t | 9.7x | 8.6x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 11 Jan 2026 | ₩22.4t | ₩21.5t | ₩2.9t | 8.6x | 7.8x | 1x |
| Tue, 09 Dec 2025 | ₩23.1t | ₩21.5t | ₩2.9t | 9.1x | 8.1x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 06 Nov 2025 | ₩22.2t | ₩22.5t | ₩4.4t | 4.9x | 5x | 1x |
| Sat, 04 Oct 2025 | ₩24.5t | ₩22.5t | ₩4.4t | 5.5x | 5.6x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 01 Sep 2025 | ₩26.3t | ₩22.5t | ₩4.4t | 5.9x | 6x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 30 Jul 2025 | ₩28.2t | ₩22.5t | ₩4.6t | 4.7x | 6.1x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 27 Jun 2025 | ₩27.3t | ₩22.5t | ₩4.6t | 4.6x | 5.9x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 25 May 2025 | ₩26.1t | ₩22.6t | ₩4.6t | 4.2x | 5.7x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 22 Apr 2025 | ₩20.0t | ₩21.6t | ₩4.4t | 4.5x | 4.6x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 20 Mar 2025 | ₩21.0t | ₩21.4t | ₩4.3t | 7.1x | 4.9x | 1x |
| Sat, 15 Feb 2025 | ₩19.5t | ₩19.6t | ₩3.7t | 6.3x | 5.3x | 1x |
| Mon, 13 Jan 2025 | ₩20.0t | ₩19.6t | ₩3.7t | 6.5x | 5.4x | 1x |
| Wed, 11 Dec 2024 | ₩19.5t | ₩19.6t | ₩3.7t | 6.8x | 5.3x | 1x |
| Fri, 08 Nov 2024 | ₩16.4t | ₩17.8t | ₩1.9t | 8.9x | 8.7x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 06 Oct 2024 | ₩16.5t | ₩17.8t | ₩1.9t | 8.9x | 8.7x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 03 Sep 2024 | ₩16.1t | ₩17.8t | ₩1.9t | 8.7x | 8.5x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 01 Aug 2024 | ₩17.6t | ₩17.0t | ₩1.5t | 11.4x | 11.9x | 1x |
| Sat, 29 Jun 2024 | ₩18.4t | ₩17.0t | ₩1.5t | 11.9x | 12.5x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 27 May 2024 | ₩15.6t | ₩16.9t | ₩1.4t | 10.9x | 10.9x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 24 Apr 2024 | ₩14.3t | ₩16.6t | ₩1.3t | 10.7x | 11x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 22 Mar 2024 | ₩15.1t | ₩16.6t | ₩1.4t | 9.8x | 11x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 18 Feb 2024 | ₩16.7t | ₩18.5t | ₩2.6t | 8.1x | 6.3x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 16 Jan 2024 | ₩18.8t | ₩18.5t | ₩2.6t | 9.2x | 7.1x | 1x |
| Thu, 14 Dec 2023 | ₩14.9t | ₩18.5t | ₩2.6t | 7.9x | 5.7x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 11 Nov 2023 | ₩12.1t | ₩22.5t | ₩5.3t | 5x | 2.3x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 09 Oct 2023 | ₩11.7t | ₩22.5t | ₩5.3t | 5.2x | 2.2x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 06 Sep 2023 | ₩12.1t | ₩22.5t | ₩5.3t | 5.1x | 2.3x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 04 Aug 2023 | ₩13.0t | ₩26.3t | ₩8.1t | 4.3x | 1.6x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 02 Jul 2023 | ₩13.9t | ₩26.5t | ₩8.1t | 4.7x | 1.7x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 30 May 2023 | ₩12.8t | ₩26.5t | ₩8.2t | 4.3x | 1.6x | 0.5x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
1.6x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the South Korean Shipping industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 12.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 6.8x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.95x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Shipping industry have declined 37% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 7.8% per year.
- This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the South Korean Industrials industry?
| KR Market | 4.57% | |
| Industrials | 3.09% | |
| Marine and Shipping | 2.11% | |
| Marine | 2.11% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A011200 HMMLtd | ₩20.50k | 3.1% +₩575.4b | -7.7% | PE13x | |
| A005880 Korea Line | ₩2.58k | 3.6% +₩29.0b | 69.1% | PE4.6x |