South Korean (KOSPI) Professional Services Industry Analysis
UpdatedDec 03, 2022
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies16
- 7D2.2%
- 3M-12.4%
- 1Y-28.8%
- YTD-33.9%
Over the last 7 days, the Professional Services industry has risen 2.2%, driven by gains from NICE Information Service of 2.8%. In the past year, the industry is down 29%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 8.4% 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, 03 Dec 2022 | ₩2.3t | ₩1.5t | ₩112.0b | 13.7x | 20.1x | 1.5x |
| Mon, 31 Oct 2022 | ₩2.1t | ₩1.5t | ₩113.4b | 13.6x | 18.8x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 28 Sep 2022 | ₩2.2t | ₩1.5t | ₩113.4b | 13.8x | 19.8x | 1.5x |
| Fri, 26 Aug 2022 | ₩2.5t | ₩1.5t | ₩110.1b | 15.8x | 22.8x | 1.7x |
| Sun, 24 Jul 2022 | ₩2.5t | ₩1.5t | ₩119.7b | 16.1x | 21.1x | 1.7x |
| Tue, 21 Jun 2022 | ₩2.4t | ₩1.5t | ₩119.7b | 13.6x | 20.2x | 1.6x |
| Thu, 19 May 2022 | ₩2.9t | ₩1.5t | ₩117.2b | 17.1x | 25.1x | 2x |
| Sat, 16 Apr 2022 | ₩3.2t | ₩1.5t | ₩155.1b | 16.6x | 20.6x | 2.2x |
| Mon, 14 Mar 2022 | ₩3.2t | ₩1.4t | ₩89.3b | 20x | 35.6x | 2.3x |
| Wed, 09 Feb 2022 | ₩3.1t | ₩1.4t | ₩86.7b | 17.3x | 35.7x | 2.3x |
| Fri, 07 Jan 2022 | ₩3.0t | ₩1.4t | ₩86.7b | n/a | 34.9x | 2.2x |
| Sun, 05 Dec 2021 | ₩2.9t | ₩1.4t | ₩86.7b | 14.3x | 33.6x | 2.1x |
| Tue, 02 Nov 2021 | ₩3.2t | ₩1.3t | ₩75.4b | 18.8x | 42.5x | 2.4x |
| Thu, 30 Sep 2021 | ₩3.3t | ₩1.3t | ₩75.4b | 21.1x | 43.3x | 2.5x |
| Sat, 28 Aug 2021 | ₩3.4t | ₩1.3t | ₩75.4b | 20.8x | 44.9x | 2.6x |
| Sun, 04 Jul 2021 | ₩3.3t | ₩1.3t | ₩84.0b | 18.5x | 39.1x | 2.5x |
| Wed, 07 Apr 2021 | ₩3.0t | ₩1.2t | ₩90.0b | 15.2x | 33x | 2.4x |
| Sat, 09 Jan 2021 | ₩2.7t | ₩1.2t | ₩88.3b | 13.9x | 30.2x | 2.2x |
| Fri, 02 Oct 2020 | ₩2.2t | ₩1.2t | ₩125.6b | 12.7x | 17.8x | 1.9x |
| Mon, 06 Jul 2020 | ₩2.1t | ₩1.2t | ₩124.1b | 14.2x | 17.3x | 1.8x |
| Thu, 09 Apr 2020 | ₩1.7t | ₩1.2t | ₩117.5b | 10.5x | 14.1x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 01 Jan 2020 | ₩1.9t | ₩1.2t | ₩107.7b | 17.6x | 18.1x | 1.6x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
25.1x
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 20.1x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 26.2x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.0x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Professional Services industry have grown 14% per year over the last three years.
- Revenues for these companies have grown 10% 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 | -0.18% | |
| Industrials | -0.42% | |
| Professional Services | 2.19% | |
| Research and Consulting Services | 2.41% | |
| HR Services | 1.27% | |
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 29.5x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 4.8%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 8.9% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the HR Services industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 18.1x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the HR Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 16% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 4.8% per year.
- In contrast, the Research and Consulting Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 4.8% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A030190 NICE Information Service | ₩12.65k | 2.8% +₩20.9b | -29.7% | PE13.3x | |
| A204620 Global Tax Free | ₩2.80k | 10.2% +₩13.4b | -3.3% | PS3.3x | |
| A046120 Orbitech | ₩5.40k | 7.6% +₩10.2b | -14.4% | PS2.5x | |
| A143240 SaraminHRLtd | ₩28.25k | 2.9% +₩8.9b | -30.0% | PE9.4x | |
| A950140 Englewood Lab | ₩4.47k | 3.8% +₩3.3b | -40.5% | PE7.5x |