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South Korean (KOSPI) Trade Companies and Distributors Industry Analysis
UpdatedMay 23, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies14
- 7D-1.9%
- 3M-1.9%
- 1Y58.7%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Trade Companies and Distributors industry has dropped 1.9%, driven by a pullback from Posco International of 2.2%. In the past year, the industry has gained 59%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 11% 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, 23 May 2026 | ₩19.4t | ₩82.7t | ₩1.5t | 13.5x | 13x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 20 Apr 2026 | ₩19.6t | ₩82.2t | ₩1.5t | 12x | 12.7x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 18 Mar 2026 | ₩19.1t | ₩82.6t | ₩1.6t | 15.8x | 11.8x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 13 Feb 2026 | ₩18.4t | ₩83.0t | ₩1.3t | 16.9x | 14.1x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 11 Jan 2026 | ₩13.1t | ₩83.0t | ₩1.3t | 13.4x | 10x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 09 Dec 2025 | ₩14.4t | ₩83.0t | ₩1.3t | 13.3x | 11x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 06 Nov 2025 | ₩13.7t | ₩83.4t | ₩1.3t | 7.9x | 10.3x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 04 Oct 2025 | ₩13.2t | ₩83.4t | ₩1.3t | 8.4x | 9.8x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 01 Sep 2025 | ₩13.1t | ₩84.4t | ₩1.3t | 9.8x | 10.2x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 30 Jul 2025 | ₩14.2t | ₩84.9t | ₩1.8t | 11.3x | 7.8x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 27 Jun 2025 | ₩13.6t | ₩84.9t | ₩1.8t | 11.3x | 7.5x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 25 May 2025 | ₩12.4t | ₩83.5t | ₩1.7t | 9.5x | 7.4x | 0.1x |
| Tue, 22 Apr 2025 | ₩12.9t | ₩83.6t | ₩1.7t | 8.7x | 7.7x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 20 Mar 2025 | ₩14.0t | ₩81.9t | ₩1.6t | 9.3x | 8.5x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 15 Feb 2025 | ₩11.3t | ₩81.9t | ₩1.9t | 5.9x | 6x | 0.1x |
| Mon, 13 Jan 2025 | ₩11.6t | ₩81.8t | ₩1.9t | 6.3x | 6.2x | 0.1x |
| Wed, 11 Dec 2024 | ₩10.7t | ₩81.8t | ₩1.9t | 6.9x | 5.7x | 0.1x |
| Fri, 08 Nov 2024 | ₩13.7t | ₩79.4t | ₩2.6t | 10.5x | 5.3x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 06 Oct 2024 | ₩13.9t | ₩78.5t | ₩2.5t | 10.4x | 5.5x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 03 Sep 2024 | ₩14.5t | ₩78.5t | ₩2.5t | 10x | 5.7x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 01 Aug 2024 | ₩13.5t | ₩76.7t | ₩2.0t | 13.5x | 6.6x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 29 Jun 2024 | ₩15.7t | ₩76.7t | ₩2.0t | 13.3x | 7.7x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 27 May 2024 | ₩12.2t | ₩76.6t | ₩2.0t | 13.8x | 6x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 24 Apr 2024 | ₩12.1t | ₩76.6t | ₩2.1t | 11.4x | 5.9x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 22 Mar 2024 | ₩14.2t | ₩78.5t | ₩1.9t | 13.9x | 7.5x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 18 Feb 2024 | ₩14.6t | ₩79.4t | ₩2.0t | 14x | 7.1x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 16 Jan 2024 | ₩13.3t | ₩79.4t | ₩2.0t | 12.9x | 6.5x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 14 Dec 2023 | ₩13.9t | ₩79.4t | ₩2.0t | 13.5x | 6.8x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 11 Nov 2023 | ₩13.9t | ₩82.3t | ₩1.3t | 15.9x | 10.8x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 09 Oct 2023 | ₩16.1t | ₩82.3t | ₩1.3t | 17.3x | 12.5x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 06 Sep 2023 | ₩20.0t | ₩82.3t | ₩1.3t | 18.9x | 15.6x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 04 Aug 2023 | ₩19.6t | ₩84.9t | ₩1.3t | 13.8x | 14.9x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 02 Jul 2023 | ₩12.1t | ₩86.5t | ₩1.4t | 12.5x | 8.4x | 0.1x |
| Tue, 30 May 2023 | ₩9.8t | ₩86.5t | ₩1.4t | 12.2x | 6.8x | 0.1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
6.8x
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 13.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 8.8x.
- 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 | 4.57% | |
| Industrials | 3.09% | |
| Trade Distributors | -1.94% | |
| Trade Companies and Distributors | -1.94% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A001120 LX International | ₩45.90k | 1.0% +₩16.2b | 68.1% | PE15.9x | |
| A002810 Samyung Trading | ₩21.60k | 2.4% +₩9.0b | 47.4% | PE6.6x | |
| A095570 AJ NetworksLtd | ₩4.80k | 3.1% +₩6.5b | 33.0% | PE9.7x | |
| A011760 Hyundai | ₩28.20k | 0.9% +₩3.0b | 11.9% | PE4.6x | |
| A487570 HS HYOSUNG | ₩59.40k | 0.7% +₩1.5b | 53.1% | PE9.8x |