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South Korean (KOSPI) Trade Companies and Distributors Industry Analysis
UpdatedJul 17, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies17
- 7D2.1%
- 3M10.0%
- 1Y5.7%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Trade Companies and Distributors industry has risen 5.2%, and Posco International contributed the most with a gain of 1.2%. This means that the industry has gained 4.9% over the past year. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 17 Jul 2025 | ₩14.5t | ₩84.9t | ₩1.8t | 11.4x | 8x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 14 Jun 2025 | ₩13.5t | ₩84.9t | ₩1.8t | 11.1x | 7.4x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 12 May 2025 | ₩12.6t | ₩83.6t | ₩1.7t | 9x | 7.5x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 09 Apr 2025 | ₩11.5t | ₩83.6t | ₩1.7t | 8.6x | 6.9x | 0.1x |
| Fri, 07 Mar 2025 | ₩14.4t | ₩81.9t | ₩1.9t | 5.9x | 7.7x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 02 Feb 2025 | ₩11.3t | ₩81.9t | ₩1.9t | 5.9x | 6x | 0.1x |
| Tue, 31 Dec 2024 | ₩10.9t | ₩81.8t | ₩1.9t | 6.4x | 5.8x | 0.1x |
| Thu, 28 Nov 2024 | ₩12.9t | ₩81.8t | ₩1.9t | 7x | 6.9x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 26 Oct 2024 | ₩13.0t | ₩78.5t | ₩2.5t | 10.6x | 5.1x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 23 Sep 2024 | ₩14.3t | ₩78.5t | ₩2.5t | 10.4x | 5.6x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 21 Aug 2024 | ₩13.3t | ₩77.5t | ₩2.1t | 12.4x | 6.3x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 19 Jul 2024 | ₩14.0t | ₩76.7t | ₩2.0t | 14.2x | 6.9x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 16 Jun 2024 | ₩16.1t | ₩76.7t | ₩2.0t | 14.7x | 7.9x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 14 May 2024 | ₩12.5t | ₩76.7t | ₩2.0t | 12.7x | 6.2x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 11 Apr 2024 | ₩12.8t | ₩76.6t | ₩2.1t | 12.4x | 6.2x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 09 Mar 2024 | ₩14.0t | ₩79.4t | ₩2.0t | 13.4x | 6.8x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 05 Feb 2024 | ₩14.3t | ₩79.4t | ₩2.0t | 13.2x | 7x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 03 Jan 2024 | ₩14.5t | ₩79.4t | ₩2.0t | 14.5x | 7.1x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 01 Dec 2023 | ₩14.4t | ₩79.4t | ₩2.0t | 13.7x | 7x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 29 Oct 2023 | ₩13.2t | ₩82.3t | ₩1.3t | 15.5x | 10.2x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 26 Sep 2023 | ₩17.4t | ₩82.3t | ₩1.3t | 18.2x | 13.6x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 24 Aug 2023 | ₩19.0t | ₩82.3t | ₩1.3t | 18.5x | 14.9x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 22 Jul 2023 | ₩15.0t | ₩86.7t | ₩1.4t | 14.3x | 10.4x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 19 Jun 2023 | ₩11.7t | ₩86.5t | ₩1.4t | 13.2x | 8.2x | 0.1x |
| Wed, 17 May 2023 | ₩9.7t | ₩89.1t | ₩1.5t | 9x | 6.6x | 0.1x |
| Fri, 14 Apr 2023 | ₩8.6t | ₩84.8t | ₩1.4t | 9.8x | 6.1x | 0.1x |
| Sun, 12 Mar 2023 | ₩7.9t | ₩86.4t | ₩1.4t | 7.2x | 5.5x | 0.09x |
| Tue, 07 Feb 2023 | ₩8.2t | ₩86.4t | ₩1.4t | 7.4x | 5.7x | 0.1x |
| Thu, 05 Jan 2023 | ₩6.7t | ₩86.4t | ₩1.4t | 6.6x | 4.6x | 0.08x |
| Sat, 03 Dec 2022 | ₩7.5t | ₩86.1t | ₩1.4t | 8.7x | 5.2x | 0.09x |
| Mon, 31 Oct 2022 | ₩6.6t | ₩85.2t | ₩1.3t | 7.7x | 4.9x | 0.08x |
| Wed, 28 Sep 2022 | ₩6.7t | ₩85.2t | ₩1.3t | 8.1x | 5x | 0.08x |
| Fri, 26 Aug 2022 | ₩7.7t | ₩85.1t | ₩1.4t | 8x | 5.7x | 0.09x |
| Sun, 24 Jul 2022 | ₩6.1t | ₩80.5t | ₩1.1t | 8.4x | 5.3x | 0.08x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
5.3x
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 8.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 7.2x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.15x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Trading Companies and Distributors industry have grown 17% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
- This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.
Industry Comparison
How does South Korean Trade Companies and Distributors compare with similar industries?
| KR Market | 1.93% | |
| Industrials | 1.17% | |
| Trade Distributors | 2.12% | |
| Trade Companies and Distributors | 2.12% | |
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 | ₩33.65k | 6.5% +₩73.7b | 7.0% | PE6.2x | |
| A005440 Hyundai G.F. Holdings | ₩9.83k | 3.0% +₩45.2b | 122.4% | PE1.8x | |
| A001740 SK Networks | ₩4.79k | 0.6% +₩5.8b | 1.1% | PE42.8x | |
| A014190 Wonik Cube | ₩1.53k | 1.2% +₩637.1m | -20.1% | PE24.7x | |
| A162300 Shin SteelLtd | ₩2.29k | 0.2% +₩203.7m | -27.3% | PE13.4x |
