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South Korean (KOSPI) Research and Consulting Services Industry Analysis
UpdatedJul 14, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies12
- 7D-3.7%
- 3M-20.4%
- 1Y-21.9%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Research and Consulting Services industry has dropped 3.7%, driven by a pullback from NICE Information Service of 4.5%. Overall the industry is down 22% in 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 9.5% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South Korean Research and Consulting Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 14 Jul 2026 | ₩2.0t | ₩1.8t | ₩208.4b | 9.6x | 9.6x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 11 Jun 2026 | ₩2.1t | ₩1.8t | ₩208.4b | 10x | 10.1x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 09 May 2026 | ₩2.6t | ₩1.7t | ₩178.2b | 14x | 14.5x | 1.5x |
| Mon, 06 Apr 2026 | ₩2.6t | ₩1.7t | ₩178.2b | 12.9x | 14.5x | 1.5x |
| Wed, 04 Mar 2026 | ₩2.3t | ₩1.7t | ₩199.4b | 11.4x | 11.7x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 30 Jan 2026 | ₩2.3t | ₩1.7t | ₩199.5b | 11.4x | 11.6x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 28 Dec 2025 | ₩2.3t | ₩1.7t | ₩199.5b | 10.8x | 11.5x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 25 Nov 2025 | ₩2.4t | ₩1.7t | ₩220.0b | 11.6x | 11.1x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 23 Oct 2025 | ₩2.2t | ₩1.7t | ₩183.7b | 12.3x | 11.8x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 20 Sep 2025 | ₩2.3t | ₩1.7t | ₩183.7b | 11.8x | 12.4x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 18 Aug 2025 | ₩2.3t | ₩1.6t | ₩174.8b | 12.2x | 12.9x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 16 Jul 2025 | ₩2.6t | ₩1.6t | ₩176.4b | 13.4x | 14.6x | 1.6x |
| Fri, 13 Jun 2025 | ₩2.5t | ₩1.6t | ₩176.4b | 10.9x | 14.1x | 1.5x |
| Sun, 11 May 2025 | ₩2.1t | ₩1.6t | ₩171.1b | 11.3x | 12.2x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 08 Apr 2025 | ₩1.8t | ₩1.6t | ₩171.1b | 9.1x | 10.6x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 06 Mar 2025 | ₩1.9t | ₩1.6t | ₩123.3b | 11.6x | 15.4x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 01 Feb 2025 | ₩1.7t | ₩1.6t | ₩124.4b | 10.7x | 14x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 30 Dec 2024 | ₩1.7t | ₩1.6t | ₩124.4b | 10.8x | 13.5x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 27 Nov 2024 | ₩1.7t | ₩1.5t | ₩117.2b | 10.3x | 14.7x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 25 Oct 2024 | ₩1.8t | ₩1.5t | ₩118.1b | 10.7x | 14.8x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 22 Sep 2024 | ₩1.7t | ₩1.5t | ₩118.1b | 11.3x | 14.6x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 20 Aug 2024 | ₩1.8t | ₩1.5t | ₩105.5b | 10.7x | 17.1x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 18 Jul 2024 | ₩2.1t | ₩1.5t | ₩105.5b | 11.4x | 19.7x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 15 Jun 2024 | ₩2.3t | ₩1.5t | ₩102.4b | 11.8x | 22x | 1.5x |
| Mon, 13 May 2024 | ₩1.9t | ₩1.5t | ₩95.7b | 12.5x | 20.3x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 10 Apr 2024 | ₩1.9t | ₩1.5t | ₩95.7b | 12x | 20.3x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 08 Mar 2024 | ₩1.9t | ₩1.5t | ₩112.9b | 13.8x | 16.7x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 04 Feb 2024 | ₩1.9t | ₩1.5t | ₩111.2b | 16.1x | 17x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 02 Jan 2024 | ₩1.9t | ₩1.5t | ₩111.2b | 16.6x | 17.1x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 30 Nov 2023 | ₩1.8t | ₩1.4t | ₩100.0b | 15.5x | 18.2x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 28 Oct 2023 | ₩1.8t | ₩1.4t | ₩101.1b | 15.7x | 18.1x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 25 Sep 2023 | ₩2.0t | ₩1.4t | ₩101.1b | 16.1x | 19.9x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 23 Aug 2023 | ₩1.9t | ₩1.4t | ₩94.4b | 12.7x | 19.8x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 21 Jul 2023 | ₩1.8t | ₩1.4t | ₩86.6b | 14.7x | 20.8x | 1.3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
20.8x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the South Korean Research and Consulting 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 9.6x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 15.3x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.3x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Research and Consulting Services industry have grown 34% per year over the last three years.
- Revenues for these companies have grown 8.4% per year.
- This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.
Industry Comparison
How does South Korean Research and Consulting Services compare with similar industries?
| KR Market | -15.00% | |
| Industrials | -13.80% | |
| Professional Services | -3.06% | |
| Research and Consulting Services | -3.73% | |
| HR Services | 2.09% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A041460 Korea Electronic Certification Authority | ₩3.43k | 2.7% +₩1.7b | -20.4% | PE11.7x | |
| A072990 HCT | ₩3.20k | 0.9% +₩425.2m | -27.4% | PE8.7x | |
| A336060 WavusLtd | ₩590.00 | 0.9% +₩240.8m | -50.0% | PE15.8x |