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South Korean (KOSPI) Basic Materials Industry Analysis
UpdatedJan 11, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies26
- 7D-3.8%
- 3M-1.6%
- 1Y1.1%
- YTD-3.8%
Over the last 7 days, the Basic Materials industry has dropped 3.8%, driven by SAMPYO Cement declining 12%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 11 Jan 2026 | ₩5.1t | ₩12.4t | ₩102.9b | 13x | 49.6x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 09 Dec 2025 | ₩5.0t | ₩12.4t | ₩102.9b | 13.2x | 48.5x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 06 Nov 2025 | ₩4.8t | ₩12.4t | ₩122.7b | 13.3x | 39.4x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 04 Oct 2025 | ₩5.5t | ₩12.4t | ₩122.7b | 14.2x | 44.7x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 01 Sep 2025 | ₩5.6t | ₩12.4t | ₩121.5b | 13.6x | 46.3x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 30 Jul 2025 | ₩5.6t | ₩12.6t | ₩182.9b | 9.2x | 30.6x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 27 Jun 2025 | ₩5.6t | ₩12.6t | ₩182.9b | 8.8x | 30.8x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 25 May 2025 | ₩5.3t | ₩12.8t | ₩218.1b | 7.6x | 24.1x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 22 Apr 2025 | ₩5.3t | ₩13.1t | ₩317.1b | 9.1x | 16.8x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 20 Mar 2025 | ₩5.1t | ₩13.2t | ₩554.3b | 8x | 9.3x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 15 Feb 2025 | ₩5.3t | ₩13.4t | ₩633.4b | 8.4x | 8.3x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 13 Jan 2025 | ₩5.2t | ₩13.4t | ₩633.4b | 8.3x | 8.2x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 11 Dec 2024 | ₩4.9t | ₩13.4t | ₩634.6b | 7.1x | 7.7x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 08 Nov 2024 | ₩5.1t | ₩13.5t | ₩680.7b | 8.2x | 7.5x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 06 Oct 2024 | ₩5.0t | ₩13.5t | ₩680.7b | 8.9x | 7.4x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 03 Sep 2024 | ₩5.2t | ₩13.5t | ₩681.6b | 9.1x | 7.6x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 01 Aug 2024 | ₩5.5t | ₩13.6t | ₩656.7b | 9.2x | 8.4x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 29 Jun 2024 | ₩8.1t | ₩15.4t | ₩751.0b | 10.4x | 10.8x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 27 May 2024 | ₩8.1t | ₩15.4t | ₩762.1b | 9.5x | 10.6x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 24 Apr 2024 | ₩4.9t | ₩13.6t | ₩634.5b | 9.1x | 7.8x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 22 Mar 2024 | ₩5.0t | ₩13.5t | ₩622.8b | 7.5x | 8.1x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 18 Feb 2024 | ₩8.5t | ₩15.0t | ₩615.6b | 10.1x | 13.9x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 16 Jan 2024 | ₩7.6t | ₩15.0t | ₩611.5b | 10x | 12.5x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 14 Dec 2023 | ₩7.9t | ₩15.0t | ₩611.5b | 9.9x | 13x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 11 Nov 2023 | ₩7.7t | ₩15.0t | ₩530.7b | 8x | 14.6x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 09 Oct 2023 | ₩7.4t | ₩15.0t | ₩530.6b | 7.9x | 13.9x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 06 Sep 2023 | ₩7.9t | ₩15.3t | ₩472.5b | 9x | 16.6x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 04 Aug 2023 | ₩7.2t | ₩14.1t | ₩353.5b | 11.3x | 20.5x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 02 Jul 2023 | ₩34.7t | ₩17.9t | ₩474.7b | 12.6x | 73.2x | 1.9x |
| Tue, 30 May 2023 | ₩32.8t | ₩17.9t | ₩487.0b | 12.3x | 67.4x | 1.8x |
| Thu, 27 Apr 2023 | ₩33.5t | ₩16.7t | ₩362.7b | 12.9x | 92.5x | 2x |
| Sat, 25 Mar 2023 | ₩27.7t | ₩16.6t | ₩357.6b | 19.2x | 77.5x | 1.7x |
| Mon, 20 Feb 2023 | ₩24.8t | ₩16.1t | ₩416.7b | 19.7x | 59.6x | 1.5x |
| Wed, 18 Jan 2023 | ₩22.7t | ₩16.1t | ₩416.7b | 19.1x | 54.6x | 1.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
54.6x
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A000910 Union | ₩4.34k | 2.5% +₩1.6b | -20.0% | PS0.3x | |
| A004090 Korea Petroleum Industries | ₩14.02k | 0.2% +₩379.3m | 2.6% | PE21.6x |
