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South Korean (KOSPI) Trade Companies and Distributors Industry Analysis
UpdatedJun 13, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies14
- 7D4.7%
- 3M-6.1%
- 1Y35.0%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Trade Companies and Distributors industry has risen 4.7%, driven by gains from SK Networks of 19%. Meanwhile, A One Cubetech actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 14% in the last week. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 35%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 9.9% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South Korean Trade Companies and Distributors Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 13 Jun 2026 | ₩18.0t | ₩83.2t | ₩1.5t | 8.4x | 11.8x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 11 May 2026 | ₩20.7t | ₩82.4t | ₩1.5t | 14x | 13.8x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 08 Apr 2026 | ₩19.8t | ₩82.2t | ₩1.5t | 11.9x | 12.8x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 06 Mar 2026 | ₩17.7t | ₩83.0t | ₩1.3t | 15.2x | 13.6x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 01 Feb 2026 | ₩16.2t | ₩83.0t | ₩1.3t | 15.6x | 12.4x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 30 Dec 2025 | ₩13.5t | ₩83.0t | ₩1.3t | 13.4x | 10.4x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 27 Nov 2025 | ₩14.0t | ₩83.0t | ₩1.3t | 11.3x | 10.7x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 25 Oct 2025 | ₩14.8t | ₩83.4t | ₩1.3t | 8.2x | 11.1x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 22 Sep 2025 | ₩13.6t | ₩84.4t | ₩1.3t | 9.8x | 10.6x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 20 Aug 2025 | ₩13.2t | ₩85.2t | ₩1.8t | 11.4x | 7.3x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 18 Jul 2025 | ₩14.4t | ₩84.9t | ₩1.8t | 11.4x | 7.9x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 15 Jun 2025 | ₩13.5t | ₩84.9t | ₩1.8t | 11.1x | 7.4x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 13 May 2025 | ₩12.8t | ₩83.6t | ₩1.7t | 9x | 7.6x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 10 Apr 2025 | ₩12.0t | ₩83.6t | ₩1.7t | 8.5x | 7.1x | 0.1x |
| Sat, 08 Mar 2025 | ₩14.4t | ₩81.9t | ₩1.9t | 5.8x | 7.7x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 03 Feb 2025 | ₩11.3t | ₩81.9t | ₩1.9t | 5.9x | 6x | 0.1x |
| Wed, 01 Jan 2025 | ₩10.9t | ₩81.8t | ₩1.9t | 6.4x | 5.8x | 0.1x |
| Fri, 29 Nov 2024 | ₩13.0t | ₩81.8t | ₩1.9t | 7.1x | 6.9x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 27 Oct 2024 | ₩13.0t | ₩78.5t | ₩2.5t | 10.6x | 5.1x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 24 Sep 2024 | ₩14.3t | ₩78.5t | ₩2.5t | 10.4x | 5.6x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 22 Aug 2024 | ₩13.4t | ₩77.5t | ₩2.1t | 12.7x | 6.4x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 20 Jul 2024 | ₩14.1t | ₩76.7t | ₩2.0t | 14.4x | 6.9x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 17 Jun 2024 | ₩16.1t | ₩76.7t | ₩2.0t | 14.7x | 7.9x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 15 May 2024 | ₩12.5t | ₩76.7t | ₩2.0t | 13x | 6.2x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 12 Apr 2024 | ₩12.5t | ₩76.6t | ₩2.1t | 12.1x | 6.1x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 10 Mar 2024 | ₩14.0t | ₩79.4t | ₩2.0t | 13.4x | 6.8x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 06 Feb 2024 | ₩14.2t | ₩79.4t | ₩2.0t | 13.1x | 6.9x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 04 Jan 2024 | ₩14.3t | ₩79.4t | ₩2.0t | 14.3x | 7x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 02 Dec 2023 | ₩14.1t | ₩79.4t | ₩2.0t | 13.5x | 6.9x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 30 Oct 2023 | ₩13.2t | ₩82.3t | ₩1.3t | 15.5x | 10.2x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 27 Sep 2023 | ₩17.3t | ₩82.3t | ₩1.3t | 18x | 13.5x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 25 Aug 2023 | ₩19.5t | ₩82.3t | ₩1.3t | 18.5x | 15.3x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 23 Jul 2023 | ₩15.0t | ₩86.7t | ₩1.4t | 14.3x | 10.4x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 20 Jun 2023 | ₩11.8t | ₩86.5t | ₩1.4t | 13x | 8.2x | 0.1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
8.2x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the South Korean Trading Companies and Distributors industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 11.8x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 8.9x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.18x.
Past Earnings Growth
- Both revenue and earnings for companies in the Trading Companies and Distributors industry have remained mostly flat over the last three years.
- This means that sales and the cost of doing business have remained relatively consistent over this period and subsequently, so have profits.
Industry Comparison
How does South Korean Trade Companies and Distributors compare with similar industries?
| KR Market | -0.27% | |
| Industrials | 0.94% | |
| Trade Distributors | 4.68% | |
| Trade Companies and Distributors | 4.68% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A001740 SK Networks | ₩13.00k | 19.3% +₩407.5b | 200.6% | PE23.6x | |
| A005440 Hyundai G.F. Holdings | ₩13.78k | 9.0% +₩177.7b | 79.2% | PE6.5x | |
| A047050 Posco International | ₩59.40k | 1.5% +₩153.4b | 18.6% | PE13.6x | |
| A001120 LX International | ₩40.05k | 1.3% +₩18.0b | 37.9% | PE13.8x | |
| A122900 iMarketKorea | ₩7.74k | 7.1% +₩16.0b | -6.0% | PE8.4x |
