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- 7D-2.8%
- 3M20.7%
- 1Y38.5%
- YTD25.0%
Over the last 7 days, the Basic Materials industry has dropped 2.8%, driven by SAMPYO Cement declining 5.6%. Meanwhile, HC BoKwang IndustryLtd actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 51% in the last week. In the past year, the industry has gained 38%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 33% 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, 29 Mar 2026 | ₩6.6t | ₩12.3t | ₩102.3b | 24.2x | 64.8x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 24 Feb 2026 | ₩6.9t | ₩12.4t | ₩102.9b | 17.4x | 66.7x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 22 Jan 2026 | ₩5.1t | ₩12.4t | ₩102.9b | 13.5x | 49.4x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 20 Dec 2025 | ₩5.4t | ₩12.4t | ₩102.9b | 13.7x | 52.9x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 17 Nov 2025 | ₩4.9t | ₩12.4t | ₩122.7b | 13.6x | 40.3x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 15 Oct 2025 | ₩5.4t | ₩12.4t | ₩122.7b | 13.6x | 44x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 12 Sep 2025 | ₩5.8t | ₩12.4t | ₩121.3b | 13.8x | 48x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 10 Aug 2025 | ₩6.0t | ₩12.6t | ₩182.9b | 9.9x | 32.7x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 08 Jul 2025 | ₩5.5t | ₩12.6t | ₩182.9b | 8.7x | 30.3x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 05 Jun 2025 | ₩5.5t | ₩12.6t | ₩182.7b | 8.7x | 30.3x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 03 May 2025 | ₩5.3t | ₩13.1t | ₩317.1b | 9.7x | 16.8x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 31 Mar 2025 | ₩5.0t | ₩13.1t | ₩317.2b | 9.1x | 15.6x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 26 Feb 2025 | ₩5.3t | ₩13.4t | ₩633.4b | 8.2x | 8.3x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 24 Jan 2025 | ₩5.3t | ₩13.4t | ₩633.4b | 9.2x | 8.3x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 22 Dec 2024 | ₩5.3t | ₩13.4t | ₩633.4b | 8x | 8.4x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 19 Nov 2024 | ₩5.0t | ₩13.5t | ₩680.7b | 8x | 7.4x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 17 Oct 2024 | ₩5.1t | ₩13.5t | ₩680.7b | 8.1x | 7.5x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 14 Sep 2024 | ₩5.1t | ₩13.5t | ₩680.7b | 8.9x | 7.5x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 12 Aug 2024 | ₩5.3t | ₩13.6t | ₩656.7b | 8.2x | 8.1x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 10 Jul 2024 | ₩8.2t | ₩15.4t | ₩751.0b | 10.3x | 10.9x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 07 Jun 2024 | ₩8.3t | ₩15.4t | ₩749.2b | 11.1x | 11x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 05 May 2024 | ₩5.0t | ₩13.6t | ₩634.5b | 9.2x | 7.9x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 02 Apr 2024 | ₩5.0t | ₩13.6t | ₩634.6b | 9.1x | 7.9x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 29 Feb 2024 | ₩8.5t | ₩15.0t | ₩615.6b | 10.1x | 13.8x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 27 Jan 2024 | ₩7.6t | ₩15.0t | ₩611.5b | 9.7x | 12.3x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 25 Dec 2023 | ₩7.9t | ₩15.0t | ₩611.5b | 10x | 12.9x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 22 Nov 2023 | ₩7.9t | ₩15.0t | ₩537.0b | 7.8x | 14.7x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 20 Oct 2023 | ₩7.6t | ₩15.0t | ₩530.6b | 7.7x | 14.3x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 17 Sep 2023 | ₩7.9t | ₩15.2t | ₩471.7b | 8.6x | 16.8x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 15 Aug 2023 | ₩8.0t | ₩14.9t | ₩382.4b | 11x | 20.8x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 13 Jul 2023 | ₩37.3t | ₩17.9t | ₩474.7b | 12x | 78.6x | 2.1x |
| Sat, 10 Jun 2023 | ₩37.8t | ₩17.9t | ₩474.6b | 12.8x | 79.7x | 2.1x |
| Mon, 08 May 2023 | ₩34.0t | ₩16.7t | ₩362.7b | 13x | 93.8x | 2x |
| Wed, 05 Apr 2023 | ₩30.1t | ₩16.7t | ₩362.7b | 13.4x | 83x | 1.8x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
83x
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 64.8x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 29.6x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.63x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Basic Materials industry have declined 34% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 9.7% 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 | -5.47% | |
| Materials | -3.71% | |
| Basic Materials | -2.80% | |
| Construction Materials | -2.80% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A225530 HC BoKwang IndustryLtd | ₩4.26k | 50.5% +₩52.0b | 1.8% | PS3.7x | |
| A004440 SAMIL C&S | ₩10.00k | 50.6% +₩42.8b | 157.4% | PS0.6x | |
| A060560 Home Center HoldingsLtd | ₩771.00 | 14.4% +₩12.3b | -3.5% | PS0.3x | |
| A198440 Kangdong C&L | ₩1.09k | 2.2% +₩1.4b | -7.7% | PE101.2x | |
| A003580 HLB GLOBAL | ₩2.06k | 0.5% +₩506.6m | -38.1% | PS1x |