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South Korean (KOSPI) Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedDec 12, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies319
  • 7D3.2%
  • 3M11.0%
  • 1Y21.1%
  • YTD33.3%

Over the last 7 days, the Materials industry has risen 3.2%, driven by gains from Korea Zinc Company of 12%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 21%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 51% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the South Korean Materials Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 12 Dec 2025₩178.2t₩384.6t-₩296,486,510,863.0012.7x-601.1x0.5x
Sun, 09 Nov 2025₩163.3t₩381.7t-₩1,079,200,923,276.0012.8x-151.3x0.4x
Tue, 07 Oct 2025₩152.6t₩384.2t-₩1,539,868,917,886.0013.9x-99.1x0.4x
Thu, 04 Sep 2025₩149.2t₩384.2t-₩1,221,025,317,325.0013x-122.2x0.4x
Sat, 02 Aug 2025₩151.2t₩387.1t-₩545,206,226,764.0011x-277.4x0.4x
Mon, 30 Jun 2025₩144.7t₩393.1t-₩368,757,099,452.0011.4x-392.3x0.4x
Wed, 28 May 2025₩131.2t₩391.8t-₩111,732,402,564.0010.8x-1174.2x0.3x
Fri, 25 Apr 2025₩134.9t₩386.6t₩161.7b10.6x834.6x0.3x
Sun, 23 Mar 2025₩149.0t₩384.1t₩1.3t11.1x112.9x0.4x
Tue, 18 Feb 2025₩138.5t₩382.9t₩3.7t10.6x37.3x0.4x
Thu, 16 Jan 2025₩136.1t₩383.7t₩3.9t10.1x34.5x0.4x
Sat, 14 Dec 2024₩143.6t₩384.3t₩3.9t9.7x37x0.4x
Mon, 11 Nov 2024₩159.1t₩384.5t₩6.0t10.1x26.4x0.4x
Wed, 09 Oct 2024₩172.5t₩385.1t₩6.0t10.9x28.6x0.4x
Fri, 06 Sep 2024₩155.7t₩385.2t₩6.1t10.5x25.7x0.4x
Sun, 04 Aug 2024₩160.1t₩387.3t₩7.2t10.7x22.4x0.4x
Tue, 02 Jul 2024₩180.8t₩390.7t₩7.5t11.4x24.2x0.5x
Thu, 30 May 2024₩182.9t₩389.5t₩7.5t11.6x24.3x0.5x
Sat, 27 Apr 2024₩177.0t₩395.0t₩9.0t11.3x19.6x0.4x
Mon, 25 Mar 2024₩191.9t₩396.5t₩9.9t11.5x19.3x0.5x
Wed, 21 Feb 2024₩201.9t₩411.1t₩10.8t12.5x18.6x0.5x
Fri, 19 Jan 2024₩186.0t₩412.7t₩10.3t12.2x18.1x0.5x
Sun, 17 Dec 2023₩224.1t₩421.8t₩10.2t12.6x22x0.5x
Tue, 14 Nov 2023₩209.7t₩421.2t₩10.7t10x19.7x0.5x
Thu, 12 Oct 2023₩225.0t₩421.0t₩10.7t10.3x21.1x0.5x
Sat, 09 Sep 2023₩247.8t₩422.4t₩10.8t10.4x22.9x0.6x
Mon, 07 Aug 2023₩263.4t₩426.1t₩13.8t11.3x19.1x0.6x
Wed, 05 Jul 2023₩270.3t₩430.1t₩14.0t12.4x19.4x0.6x
Fri, 02 Jun 2023₩252.7t₩429.8t₩14.0t12.4x18x0.6x
Sun, 30 Apr 2023₩261.3t₩424.0t₩16.4t11.6x15.9x0.6x
Tue, 28 Mar 2023₩238.6t₩423.3t₩16.0t11.1x14.9x0.6x
Thu, 23 Feb 2023₩226.3t₩420.1t₩18.7t10.4x12.1x0.5x
Sat, 21 Jan 2023₩207.0t₩420.2t₩18.7t9.9x11.1x0.5x
Mon, 19 Dec 2022₩207.2t₩419.9t₩18.7t10.2x11.1x0.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

11.1x


Total Market Cap: ₩207.2tTotal Earnings: ₩18.7tTotal Revenue: ₩419.9tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South Korean Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average -55.5x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the South Korean Materials 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 PS ratio of 0.47x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Materials industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 2.9% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the South Korean Materials sector?

KR Market1.83%
Materials3.20%
Basic Materials7.89%
Metals and Mining7.51%
Packaging0.49%
Chemicals-0.072%
Paper and Forestry Products-1.15%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Metals and Mining industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 17.8x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 38.7%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 27.5% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Paper and Forestry Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 79% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 52% per year.
  • In contrast, the Packaging industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 14% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
A010130 Korea Zinc Company₩1.53m12.4%
+₩3.3t		24.7%PE93.2x
A005490 POSCO Holdings₩319.50k2.7%
+₩639.5b		17.9%PE52.9x
A001430 SeAH Besteel Holdings₩44.75k59.3%
+₩597.1b		120.4%PE399.7x
A457190 ISU Specialty Chemical₩62.40k21.2%
+₩329.3b		100.3%PE352.4x
A300720 Hanil Cement₩20.25k10.2%
+₩137.5b		36.7%PE19.1x

Latest News

A001430
₩44,750.00
SeAH Besteel Holdings
7D
59.3%
1Y
120.4%
A300720
₩20,250.00
Hanil Cement
7D
10.2%
1Y
36.7%

Hanil Cement (KRX:300720) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Dec 11
Hanil Cement (KRX:300720) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
A038500
₩4,145.00
SAMPYO Cement
7D
34.4%
1Y
38.4%

Returns At SAMPYO Cement (KOSDAQ:038500) Are On The Way Up

Dec 11
Returns At SAMPYO Cement (KOSDAQ:038500) Are On The Way Up
A051910
₩369,500.00
LG Chem
7D
-3.1%
1Y
37.6%

A051910: Alliance For Future Windshield Displays Will Support Long-Term Upside

Analysts have modestly lowered their price target on LG Chem to approximately 432,300 KRW from about 437,400 KRW. This reflects slightly softer long term revenue growth assumptions and a marginally lower future earnings multiple, partly offset by a small improvement in projected profit margins and risk profile.
A014680
₩225,000.00
Hansol Chemical
7D
-2.8%
1Y
124.6%

At ₩233,500, Is It Time To Put Hansol Chemical Co., Ltd. (KRX:014680) On Your Watch List?

Dec 08
At ₩233,500, Is It Time To Put Hansol Chemical Co., Ltd. (KRX:014680) On Your Watch List?
A457190
₩62,400.00
ISU Specialty Chemical
7D
21.2%
1Y
100.3%
A005490
₩319,500.00
POSCO Holdings
7D
2.7%
1Y
17.9%

A005490: Future Earnings Will Be Supported By Resilient Profitability Metrics

Analysts have nudged their price target on POSCO Holdings slightly higher to approximately ₩411,600 from about ₩409,700, citing modestly improved long term valuation assumptions despite slightly higher discount rates and marginally lower profit margin forecasts. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate has risen slightly, increasing from about ₩409,700 to roughly ₩411,600 per share.
A011780
₩123,900.00
Kumho Petro ChemicalLtd
7D
4.0%
1Y
25.3%

We Think Kumho Petro ChemicalLtd (KRX:011780) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Dec 01
We Think Kumho Petro ChemicalLtd (KRX:011780) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
A010130
₩1,528,000.00
Korea Zinc Company
7D
12.4%
1Y
24.7%

Revenues Not Telling The Story For Korea Zinc Company, Ltd. (KRX:010130) After Shares Rise 25%

Nov 29
Revenues Not Telling The Story For Korea Zinc Company, Ltd. (KRX:010130) After Shares Rise 25%
A281740
₩15,420.00
Lake Materials
7D
12.9%
1Y
40.2%

Earnings Troubles May Signal Larger Issues for Lake Materials (KOSDAQ:281740) Shareholders

Nov 26
Earnings Troubles May Signal Larger Issues for Lake Materials (KOSDAQ:281740) Shareholders
A357780
₩262,500.00
Soulbrain
7D
-4.0%
1Y
48.0%
A285130
₩69,500.00
SK ChemicalsLtd
7D
-2.8%
1Y
51.4%

We Believe SK ChemicalsLtd's (KRX:285130) Earnings Are A Poor Guide For Its Profitability

Nov 20
We Believe SK ChemicalsLtd's (KRX:285130) Earnings Are A Poor Guide For Its Profitability
A011790
₩108,800.00
SKC
7D
-1.1%
1Y
8.5%
A348370
₩68,100.00
Enchem
7D
-4.9%
1Y
-54.3%

What Enchem Co., Ltd.'s (KOSDAQ:348370) 35% Share Price Gain Is Not Telling You

Oct 27
What Enchem Co., Ltd.'s (KOSDAQ:348370) 35% Share Price Gain Is Not Telling You
A251970
₩53,300.00
Pum-Tech Korea
7D
-5.0%
1Y
27.8%