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South Korean (KOSPI) Basic Materials Industry Analysis
UpdatedJan 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies26
- 7D-3.8%
- 3M-1.1%
- 1Y1.1%
- YTD-3.8%
Over the last 7 days, the Basic Materials industry has dropped 3.8%, driven by a pullback from SGLtd of 4.4%. Over the last year, the industry has been flat overall. Earnings are forecast to grow by 25% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South Korean Basic Materials Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 12 Jan 2026 | ₩5.1t | ₩12.4t | ₩102.9b | 13x | 49.6x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 10 Dec 2025 | ₩5.1t | ₩12.4t | ₩102.9b | 13.2x | 49.8x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 07 Nov 2025 | ₩4.8t | ₩12.4t | ₩122.7b | 13.4x | 39.5x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 05 Oct 2025 | ₩5.5t | ₩12.4t | ₩122.7b | 14.2x | 44.7x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 02 Sep 2025 | ₩5.6t | ₩12.4t | ₩121.5b | 13.6x | 45.7x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 31 Jul 2025 | ₩5.8t | ₩12.6t | ₩182.9b | 9.5x | 31.6x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 28 Jun 2025 | ₩5.6t | ₩12.6t | ₩182.9b | 8.7x | 30.4x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 26 May 2025 | ₩5.3t | ₩12.8t | ₩218.1b | 7.6x | 24.1x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 23 Apr 2025 | ₩5.3t | ₩13.1t | ₩317.1b | 9.2x | 16.8x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 21 Mar 2025 | ₩5.1t | ₩13.2t | ₩553.4b | 7.1x | 9.2x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 16 Feb 2025 | ₩5.3t | ₩13.4t | ₩633.4b | 8.4x | 8.3x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 14 Jan 2025 | ₩5.2t | ₩13.4t | ₩633.4b | 8.3x | 8.3x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 12 Dec 2024 | ₩5.0t | ₩13.4t | ₩634.6b | 7.6x | 7.9x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 09 Nov 2024 | ₩5.1t | ₩13.5t | ₩680.7b | 8.2x | 7.5x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 07 Oct 2024 | ₩5.0t | ₩13.5t | ₩680.7b | 8.9x | 7.4x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 04 Sep 2024 | ₩5.2t | ₩13.5t | ₩681.6b | 9.1x | 7.7x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 02 Aug 2024 | ₩5.5t | ₩13.6t | ₩656.7b | 9.1x | 8.4x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 30 Jun 2024 | ₩8.1t | ₩15.4t | ₩751.0b | 10.4x | 10.8x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 28 May 2024 | ₩8.1t | ₩15.4t | ₩764.3b | 9.5x | 10.6x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 25 Apr 2024 | ₩5.0t | ₩13.6t | ₩634.5b | 9x | 7.8x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 23 Mar 2024 | ₩5.0t | ₩13.5t | ₩620.8b | 7.8x | 8.1x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 19 Feb 2024 | ₩8.5t | ₩15.0t | ₩615.6b | 10.1x | 13.9x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 17 Jan 2024 | ₩7.6t | ₩15.0t | ₩611.5b | 9.8x | 12.4x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 15 Dec 2023 | ₩7.9t | ₩15.0t | ₩611.5b | 9.8x | 13x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 12 Nov 2023 | ₩7.7t | ₩15.0t | ₩530.7b | 8x | 14.6x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 10 Oct 2023 | ₩7.4t | ₩15.0t | ₩530.6b | 7.9x | 13.9x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 07 Sep 2023 | ₩7.8t | ₩15.3t | ₩472.5b | 9x | 16.5x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 05 Aug 2023 | ₩7.2t | ₩14.1t | ₩353.5b | 11.3x | 20.4x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 03 Jul 2023 | ₩34.7t | ₩17.9t | ₩474.7b | 12.6x | 73.2x | 1.9x |
| Wed, 31 May 2023 | ₩34.2t | ₩17.9t | ₩487.0b | 12.4x | 70.3x | 1.9x |
| Fri, 28 Apr 2023 | ₩34.1t | ₩16.7t | ₩362.7b | 13.2x | 93.9x | 2x |
| Sun, 26 Mar 2023 | ₩27.7t | ₩16.6t | ₩357.6b | 19.2x | 77.5x | 1.7x |
| Tue, 21 Feb 2023 | ₩24.4t | ₩16.1t | ₩416.7b | 19.5x | 58.7x | 1.5x |
| Thu, 19 Jan 2023 | ₩22.4t | ₩16.1t | ₩416.7b | 18.7x | 53.7x | 1.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
53.7x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the South Korean Basic Materials industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 49.6x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 29.7x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.70x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Basic Materials industry have declined 37% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 8.3% per year.
- This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the South Korean Materials industry?
| KR Market | 5.75% | |
| Materials | -1.83% | |
| Basic Materials | -3.79% | |
| Construction Materials | -3.79% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A300720 Hanil Cement | ₩17.57k | 2.1% +₩26.5b | 12.3% | PE16.6x | |
| A183190 Asia CementLtd | ₩12.36k | 5.6% +₩24.0b | 18.8% | PE10x | |
| A004980 Sungshin Cement | ₩9.78k | 4.0% +₩9.4b | 30.7% | PE14.3x | |
| A004090 Korea Petroleum Industries | ₩14.46k | 2.6% +₩4.6b | 5.8% | PE22.3x | |
| A000910 Union | ₩4.49k | 4.9% +₩3.3b | -16.1% | PS0.3x |
