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South Korean (KOSPI) Professional Services Industry Analysis
UpdatedMar 07, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies19
- 7D-4.2%
- 3M-3.7%
- 1Y13.6%
- YTD0.09%
Over the last 7 days, the Professional Services industry has dropped 6.0%, driven by NICE Information Service declining 4.0%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 10%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 11% annually.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 07 Mar 2026 | ₩3.0t | ₩3.4t | ₩233.5b | 12.4x | 12.8x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 02 Feb 2026 | ₩3.0t | ₩3.4t | ₩233.6b | 11.5x | 12.9x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 31 Dec 2025 | ₩3.0t | ₩3.4t | ₩233.6b | 11.2x | 12.8x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 28 Nov 2025 | ₩3.2t | ₩3.5t | ₩252.0b | 12.1x | 12.6x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 26 Oct 2025 | ₩3.0t | ₩4.0t | ₩224.9b | 12.6x | 13.2x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 23 Sep 2025 | ₩3.2t | ₩4.0t | ₩224.9b | 11.8x | 14x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 21 Aug 2025 | ₩3.0t | ₩4.0t | ₩221.5b | 11.9x | 13.4x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 19 Jul 2025 | ₩3.5t | ₩4.0t | ₩203.1b | 15.3x | 17.2x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 16 Jun 2025 | ₩3.1t | ₩4.0t | ₩203.1b | 14.4x | 15.3x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 14 May 2025 | ₩2.8t | ₩3.4t | ₩190.7b | 12.8x | 14.6x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 11 Apr 2025 | ₩2.6t | ₩3.4t | ₩190.7b | 12.4x | 13.5x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 09 Mar 2025 | ₩2.5t | ₩3.4t | ₩143.3b | 12.5x | 17.4x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 04 Feb 2025 | ₩2.4t | ₩3.4t | ₩144.4b | 12.6x | 16.4x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 02 Jan 2025 | ₩2.3t | ₩3.4t | ₩144.4b | 12.7x | 15.9x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 30 Nov 2024 | ₩2.3t | ₩3.4t | ₩146.6b | 11.9x | 15.8x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 28 Oct 2024 | ₩2.3t | ₩3.4t | ₩134.9b | 11.2x | 17.2x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 25 Sep 2024 | ₩2.3t | ₩3.4t | ₩134.9b | 12.4x | 17.4x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 23 Aug 2024 | ₩2.5t | ₩3.3t | ₩140.3b | 11.5x | 17.6x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 21 Jul 2024 | ₩2.8t | ₩3.3t | ₩140.7b | 11.4x | 19.8x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 18 Jun 2024 | ₩2.9t | ₩3.3t | ₩137.6b | 11.8x | 21x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 16 May 2024 | ₩2.7t | ₩3.2t | ₩134.7b | 11.9x | 20x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 13 Apr 2024 | ₩2.7t | ₩3.2t | ₩135.7b | 11.3x | 20.1x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 11 Mar 2024 | ₩2.7t | ₩3.2t | ₩143.7b | 13.6x | 18.7x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 07 Feb 2024 | ₩2.7t | ₩3.2t | ₩144.1b | 16.3x | 18.6x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 05 Jan 2024 | ₩2.7t | ₩3.2t | ₩143.2b | 15.9x | 18.8x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 03 Dec 2023 | ₩2.6t | ₩3.2t | ₩132.9b | 13.9x | 19.8x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 31 Oct 2023 | ₩2.4t | ₩3.2t | ₩157.2b | 15.1x | 15.2x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 28 Sep 2023 | ₩2.7t | ₩3.2t | ₩157.2b | 14.8x | 17.2x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 26 Aug 2023 | ₩2.6t | ₩3.2t | ₩159.3b | 11.4x | 16.2x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 24 Jul 2023 | ₩2.5t | ₩3.2t | ₩147.9b | 12x | 16.8x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 21 Jun 2023 | ₩2.6t | ₩3.2t | ₩147.9b | 14x | 17.9x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 19 May 2023 | ₩2.6t | ₩3.2t | ₩135.4b | 12.2x | 19.3x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 16 Apr 2023 | ₩2.8t | ₩3.1t | ₩142.0b | 12.5x | 19.5x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 14 Mar 2023 | ₩2.4t | ₩1.5t | ₩129.8b | 12.3x | 18.1x | 1.5x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
18.1x
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 12.7x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 16.7x.
- 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 22% per year over the last three years.
- Revenues for these companies have grown 31% 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 | -9.81% | |
| Industrials | -6.37% | |
| Professional Services | -4.24% | |
| Research and Consulting Services | -3.55% | |
| HR Services | -4.69% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the HR Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 15.0x.
- It looks like they are confident that earnings will grow faster in the future than they have historically.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Research and Consulting Services industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 16.7x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Research and Consulting Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 11% over the next 5 years.
- This is roughly in line with its past earnings growth rate.
- In contrast, the Research and Consulting Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 11% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A950140 Englewood Lab | ₩12.47k | 3.1% +₩7.4b | 62.4% | PE9.9x | |
| A007120 MiraeING.Co.Ltd | ₩1.35k | 8.1% +₩5.7b | 64.5% | n/a | |
| A187220 Dt&C | ₩2.62k | 0.6% +₩172.9m | -17.2% | PE13.7x |