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South Korean (KOSPI) Professional Services Industry Analysis
UpdatedMay 14, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies18
- 7D-6.2%
- 3M-3.3%
- 1Y2.6%
- YTD5.2%
Over the last 7 days, the Professional Services industry has dropped 6.2%, driven by a pullback from NICE Information Service of 6.8%. In contrast, Global Tax Free has gained 5.3%. Over the last year, the industry has been flat overall. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 15% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South Korean Professional Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 14 May 2026 | ₩3.0t | ₩3.5t | ₩289.1b | 10.3x | 10.3x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 11 Apr 2026 | ₩3.2t | ₩3.5t | ₩289.1b | 12.6x | 11x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 09 Mar 2026 | ₩3.0t | ₩3.4t | ₩233.5b | 12.4x | 12.8x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 04 Feb 2026 | ₩3.0t | ₩3.4t | ₩233.6b | 11.2x | 12.7x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 02 Jan 2026 | ₩3.0t | ₩3.4t | ₩233.6b | 11.2x | 12.8x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 30 Nov 2025 | ₩3.2t | ₩3.5t | ₩255.3b | 11.4x | 12.5x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 28 Oct 2025 | ₩3.0t | ₩4.0t | ₩224.9b | 12.2x | 13.3x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 25 Sep 2025 | ₩3.1t | ₩4.0t | ₩224.9b | 12x | 14x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 23 Aug 2025 | ₩3.0t | ₩4.0t | ₩222.4b | 11.8x | 13.7x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 21 Jul 2025 | ₩3.5t | ₩4.0t | ₩203.1b | 15.3x | 17.2x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 18 Jun 2025 | ₩3.1t | ₩4.0t | ₩203.1b | 14.2x | 15.3x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 16 May 2025 | ₩2.8t | ₩3.4t | ₩186.4b | 13x | 15x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 13 Apr 2025 | ₩2.6t | ₩3.4t | ₩190.7b | 12.4x | 13.7x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 11 Mar 2025 | ₩2.5t | ₩3.4t | ₩143.3b | 12.4x | 17.3x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 06 Feb 2025 | ₩2.4t | ₩3.4t | ₩144.4b | 12.5x | 16.9x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 04 Jan 2025 | ₩2.3t | ₩3.4t | ₩144.4b | 12.9x | 16x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 02 Dec 2024 | ₩2.3t | ₩3.4t | ₩146.6b | 11.9x | 15.8x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 30 Oct 2024 | ₩2.4t | ₩3.4t | ₩134.9b | 11.2x | 17.4x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 27 Sep 2024 | ₩2.4t | ₩3.4t | ₩134.9b | 12.3x | 17.6x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 25 Aug 2024 | ₩2.5t | ₩3.3t | ₩129.7b | 11.5x | 19.1x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 23 Jul 2024 | ₩2.8t | ₩3.3t | ₩140.7b | 12.2x | 19.7x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 20 Jun 2024 | ₩2.9t | ₩3.3t | ₩137.6b | 11.9x | 21.1x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 18 May 2024 | ₩2.7t | ₩3.2t | ₩134.7b | 11.8x | 20x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 15 Apr 2024 | ₩2.7t | ₩3.2t | ₩135.7b | 11.3x | 20.1x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 13 Mar 2024 | ₩2.7t | ₩3.2t | ₩143.5b | 13.4x | 18.5x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 09 Feb 2024 | ₩2.7t | ₩3.2t | ₩144.1b | 16x | 18.5x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 07 Jan 2024 | ₩2.8t | ₩3.2t | ₩143.2b | 16.3x | 19.2x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 05 Dec 2023 | ₩2.7t | ₩3.2t | ₩144.0b | 14.6x | 18.5x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 02 Nov 2023 | ₩2.4t | ₩3.2t | ₩157.2b | 15x | 15.2x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 30 Sep 2023 | ₩2.7t | ₩3.2t | ₩157.2b | 14.8x | 17.2x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 28 Aug 2023 | ₩2.6t | ₩3.2t | ₩158.6b | 11.3x | 16.3x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 26 Jul 2023 | ₩2.4t | ₩3.2t | ₩147.9b | 11.8x | 16.3x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 23 Jun 2023 | ₩2.6t | ₩3.2t | ₩147.9b | 13.7x | 17.9x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 21 May 2023 | ₩2.6t | ₩3.2t | ₩135.4b | 12.2x | 19.4x | 0.8x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
19.4x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the South Korean Professional Services 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 10.3x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 16.3x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.81x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Professional Services industry have grown 29% per year over the last three years.
- Revenues for these companies have grown 3.2% 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 Industrials industry?
| KR Market | 5.45% | |
| Industrials | -2.85% | |
| Professional Services | -6.20% | |
| HR Services | -4.50% | |
| Research and Consulting Services | -6.98% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Research and Consulting Services industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 15.9x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 15.0%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 10.2% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the HR Services industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 14.7x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Research and Consulting Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 15% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 10% per year.
- In contrast, the Research and Consulting Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 15% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A204620 Global Tax Free | ₩6.20k | 5.3% +₩21.8b | 18.5% | PE16.7x | |
| A058850 ktcs | ₩2.64k | 0.6% +₩569.1m | -8.3% | PE4.3x |