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South Korean (KOSPI) Trade Companies and Distributors Industry Analysis
UpdatedAug 29, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies15
- 7D3.3%
- 3M-17.1%
- 1Y19.1%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Trade Companies and Distributors industry has risen 3.3%, driven by gains from Posco International of 4.2%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 19%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 7.8% 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, 29 Aug 2026 | ₩15.7t | ₩86.8t | ₩1.7t | 7.1x | 9.1x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 27 Jul 2026 | ₩16.4t | ₩83.2t | ₩1.5t | 7.9x | 10.8x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 24 Jun 2026 | ₩15.4t | ₩83.2t | ₩1.5t | 7.8x | 10.1x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 22 May 2026 | ₩18.6t | ₩82.6t | ₩1.5t | 12.8x | 12.5x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 19 Apr 2026 | ₩19.6t | ₩82.2t | ₩1.5t | 12x | 12.7x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 17 Mar 2026 | ₩19.2t | ₩82.9t | ₩1.6t | 15.9x | 12.1x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 12 Feb 2026 | ₩17.2t | ₩83.0t | ₩1.3t | 16.4x | 13.2x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 10 Jan 2026 | ₩13.1t | ₩83.0t | ₩1.3t | 13.4x | 10x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 08 Dec 2025 | ₩14.4t | ₩83.0t | ₩1.3t | 13.3x | 11x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 05 Nov 2025 | ₩14.1t | ₩83.4t | ₩1.3t | 7.9x | 10.5x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 03 Oct 2025 | ₩13.2t | ₩83.4t | ₩1.3t | 8.4x | 9.8x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 31 Aug 2025 | ₩13.1t | ₩84.4t | ₩1.3t | 9.8x | 10.2x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 29 Jul 2025 | ₩14.2t | ₩84.9t | ₩1.8t | 11.2x | 7.8x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 26 Jun 2025 | ₩13.8t | ₩84.9t | ₩1.8t | 11.3x | 7.5x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 24 May 2025 | ₩12.4t | ₩83.5t | ₩1.7t | 9.5x | 7.4x | 0.1x |
| Mon, 21 Apr 2025 | ₩13.0t | ₩83.6t | ₩1.7t | 8.7x | 7.7x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 19 Mar 2025 | ₩13.9t | ₩81.9t | ₩1.6t | 9.3x | 8.4x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 14 Feb 2025 | ₩11.5t | ₩81.9t | ₩1.9t | 6x | 6.1x | 0.1x |
| Sun, 12 Jan 2025 | ₩11.6t | ₩81.8t | ₩1.9t | 6.3x | 6.2x | 0.1x |
| Tue, 10 Dec 2024 | ₩10.4t | ₩81.8t | ₩1.9t | 6.7x | 5.6x | 0.1x |
| Thu, 07 Nov 2024 | ₩13.3t | ₩79.4t | ₩2.6t | 10.4x | 5.1x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 05 Oct 2024 | ₩13.9t | ₩78.5t | ₩2.5t | 10.4x | 5.5x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 02 Sep 2024 | ₩14.4t | ₩78.5t | ₩2.5t | 10.1x | 5.7x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 31 Jul 2024 | ₩13.0t | ₩76.7t | ₩2.0t | 12.9x | 6.4x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 28 Jun 2024 | ₩16.0t | ₩76.7t | ₩2.0t | 13.3x | 7.9x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 26 May 2024 | ₩12.2t | ₩76.6t | ₩2.0t | 13.8x | 6x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 23 Apr 2024 | ₩11.6t | ₩76.6t | ₩2.1t | 10.8x | 5.7x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 21 Mar 2024 | ₩14.0t | ₩78.7t | ₩1.9t | 14.1x | 7.3x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 17 Feb 2024 | ₩14.6t | ₩79.4t | ₩2.0t | 14x | 7.1x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 15 Jan 2024 | ₩13.6t | ₩79.4t | ₩2.0t | 13.3x | 6.6x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 13 Dec 2023 | ₩14.2t | ₩79.4t | ₩2.0t | 13.8x | 6.9x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 10 Nov 2023 | ₩14.4t | ₩82.3t | ₩1.3t | 16.3x | 11.2x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 08 Oct 2023 | ₩16.1t | ₩82.3t | ₩1.3t | 17.3x | 12.5x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 05 Sep 2023 | ₩19.5t | ₩82.3t | ₩1.3t | 19x | 15.2x | 0.2x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
15.2x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are relatively neutral on the South Korean Trading Companies and Distributors industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 8.8x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.18x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Trading Companies and Distributors industry have grown 10% 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 | -1.52% | |
| Industrials | 5.25% | |
| Trade Distributors | 3.26% | |
| Trade Companies and Distributors | 3.26% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A047050 Posco International | ₩52.70k | 4.2% +₩357.9b | 9.8% | PE10.3x | |
| A005440 Hyundai G.F. Holdings | ₩11.86k | 4.0% +₩83.0b | 53.8% | PE6.1x | |
| A003010 Haein | ₩12.68k | 33.9% +₩34.5b | 137.9% | n/a | |
| A001120 LX International | ₩38.60k | 1.8% +₩25.2b | 30.0% | PE11.6x | |
| A487570 HS HYOSUNG | ₩47.90k | 6.4% +₩10.7b | -19.4% | PE7.1x |