Analysis Article • Mar 24
Have your own idea? Try our Stock Screener
South Korean (KOSPI) Professional Services Industry Analysis
UpdatedAug 28, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies18
- 7D2.9%
- 3M-2.3%
- 1Y-8.0%
- YTD-5.5%
The Professional Services industry is up 3.4% in the last week, with NICE Information Service up 4.2%. During this same period, the CrowdWorks underperformed, falling 9.4%. However, the industry is down 8.3% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 10% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 28 Aug 2026 | ₩2.7t | ₩3.5t | ₩331.5b | 10.5x | 8.1x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 26 Jul 2026 | ₩2.6t | ₩3.5t | ₩323.8b | 10.3x | 7.9x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 23 Jun 2026 | ₩2.6t | ₩3.5t | ₩323.8b | 9.6x | 8.1x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 21 May 2026 | ₩2.9t | ₩3.5t | ₩288.0b | 11x | 9.9x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 18 Apr 2026 | ₩3.3t | ₩3.5t | ₩289.1b | 12.1x | 11.6x | 1x |
| Mon, 16 Mar 2026 | ₩3.2t | ₩3.5t | ₩232.1b | 12.5x | 13.7x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 11 Feb 2026 | ₩3.1t | ₩3.4t | ₩233.6b | 11.7x | 13.3x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 09 Jan 2026 | ₩2.8t | ₩3.4t | ₩233.6b | 10.7x | 12.2x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 07 Dec 2025 | ₩3.1t | ₩3.5t | ₩256.4b | 11.4x | 12x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 04 Nov 2025 | ₩3.0t | ₩4.0t | ₩224.9b | 12x | 13.4x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 02 Oct 2025 | ₩3.1t | ₩4.0t | ₩224.9b | 12.3x | 13.6x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 30 Aug 2025 | ₩3.1t | ₩4.0t | ₩224.4b | 11.4x | 13.7x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 28 Jul 2025 | ₩3.4t | ₩4.0t | ₩203.1b | 15.1x | 16.9x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 25 Jun 2025 | ₩3.4t | ₩4.0t | ₩203.1b | 14.8x | 16.7x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 23 May 2025 | ₩3.2t | ₩3.4t | ₩176.0b | 14.9x | 18.1x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 20 Apr 2025 | ₩2.7t | ₩3.4t | ₩190.7b | 12.7x | 14x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 18 Mar 2025 | ₩2.4t | ₩3.4t | ₩147.9b | 12.4x | 16.4x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 13 Feb 2025 | ₩2.5t | ₩3.4t | ₩144.4b | 12x | 17.2x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 11 Jan 2025 | ₩2.3t | ₩3.4t | ₩144.4b | 12.9x | 15.9x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 09 Dec 2024 | ₩2.2t | ₩3.3t | ₩146.9b | 11.4x | 15x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 06 Nov 2024 | ₩2.4t | ₩3.4t | ₩134.9b | 11.3x | 17.6x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 04 Oct 2024 | ₩2.4t | ₩3.4t | ₩134.9b | 11.3x | 17.5x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 01 Sep 2024 | ₩2.3t | ₩3.4t | ₩135.4b | 11.3x | 17.3x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 30 Jul 2024 | ₩2.7t | ₩3.3t | ₩140.7b | 12x | 19.5x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 27 Jun 2024 | ₩2.8t | ₩3.3t | ₩137.6b | 11.7x | 20.5x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 25 May 2024 | ₩3.0t | ₩3.2t | ₩135.3b | 11.8x | 22.4x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 22 Apr 2024 | ₩2.7t | ₩3.2t | ₩135.7b | 11x | 19.8x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 20 Mar 2024 | ₩2.6t | ₩3.2t | ₩143.4b | 13.4x | 18.5x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 16 Feb 2024 | ₩2.8t | ₩3.2t | ₩144.1b | 16x | 19.1x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 14 Jan 2024 | ₩2.8t | ₩3.2t | ₩143.2b | 16.3x | 19.6x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 12 Dec 2023 | ₩2.7t | ₩3.2t | ₩143.2b | 15.7x | 18.6x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 09 Nov 2023 | ₩2.4t | ₩3.2t | ₩157.2b | 15x | 15.3x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 07 Oct 2023 | ₩2.6t | ₩3.2t | ₩157.2b | 14.6x | 16.5x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 04 Sep 2023 | ₩2.7t | ₩3.2t | ₩157.8b | 16.2x | 17.4x | 0.9x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
17.4x
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 8.1x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 15.4x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.80x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Professional Services industry have grown 28% per year over the last three years.
- Revenues for these companies have grown 3.6% 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 | 0.70% | |
| Industrials | 2.74% | |
| Professional Services | 2.90% | |
| Research and Consulting Services | 3.31% | |
| HR Services | 3.27% | |
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 14.8x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 10.2%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 6.9% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the HR Services industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 13.9x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Research and Consulting Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 10% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 6.9% per year.
- In contrast, the Research and Consulting Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 10% 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 | ₩15.53k | 4.2% +₩36.8b | -1.0% | PE10.5x | |
| A204620 Global Tax Free | ₩5.17k | 5.2% +₩17.9b | 5.9% | PE13.1x | |
| A046120 Orbitech | ₩4.79k | 4.8% +₩7.4b | 29.3% | PE11.3x | |
| A143240 SaraminLtd | ₩17.48k | 3.9% +₩6.8b | 21.4% | PE1.9x | |
| A037440 Heerim Architects & Planners | ₩4.41k | 7.8% +₩4.0b | -2.8% | PE7.3x |