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South Korean (KOSPI) Construction Materials Industry Analysis
UpdatedApr 02, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies26
- 7D-4.6%
- 3M21.2%
- 1Y38.0%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Construction Materials industry has dropped 4.6%, driven by SAMPYO Cement declining 17%. Meanwhile, Home Center HoldingsLtd actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 12% in the last week. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 38%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 32% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South Korean Construction Materials Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 02 Apr 2026 | ₩6.5t | ₩12.2t | ₩65.7b | 24x | 98.2x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 28 Feb 2026 | ₩6.9t | ₩12.4t | ₩102.9b | 16.8x | 67x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 26 Jan 2026 | ₩5.2t | ₩12.4t | ₩102.9b | 13.7x | 50.4x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 24 Dec 2025 | ₩5.5t | ₩12.4t | ₩102.9b | 13.8x | 53x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 21 Nov 2025 | ₩4.9t | ₩12.5t | ₩97.6b | 13.2x | 50.3x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 19 Oct 2025 | ₩5.5t | ₩12.4t | ₩122.7b | 13.7x | 44.6x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 16 Sep 2025 | ₩5.8t | ₩12.4t | ₩121.3b | 13.8x | 47.9x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 14 Aug 2025 | ₩5.8t | ₩12.6t | ₩182.9b | 9.5x | 31.9x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 12 Jul 2025 | ₩5.7t | ₩12.6t | ₩182.9b | 8.9x | 31.1x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 09 Jun 2025 | ₩5.6t | ₩12.6t | ₩182.7b | 8.9x | 30.7x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 07 May 2025 | ₩5.3t | ₩13.1t | ₩317.1b | 9.7x | 16.8x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 04 Apr 2025 | ₩4.8t | ₩13.1t | ₩317.2b | 8.8x | 15.3x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 02 Mar 2025 | ₩5.2t | ₩13.4t | ₩633.4b | 7.9x | 8.1x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 28 Jan 2025 | ₩5.3t | ₩13.4t | ₩633.4b | 9.1x | 8.4x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 26 Dec 2024 | ₩5.3t | ₩13.4t | ₩633.4b | 8.3x | 8.4x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 23 Nov 2024 | ₩5.0t | ₩13.5t | ₩688.8b | 6.8x | 7.2x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 21 Oct 2024 | ₩5.0t | ₩13.5t | ₩680.7b | 8x | 7.4x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 18 Sep 2024 | ₩5.1t | ₩6.8t | ₩366.6b | 11.2x | 13.9x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 16 Aug 2024 | ₩5.3t | ₩13.6t | ₩656.7b | 8.1x | 8x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 14 Jul 2024 | ₩5.2t | ₩13.6t | ₩656.7b | 8x | 7.9x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 11 Jun 2024 | ₩8.2t | ₩15.4t | ₩751.0b | 10.7x | 10.9x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 09 May 2024 | ₩5.1t | ₩13.6t | ₩634.5b | 9.2x | 8x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 06 Apr 2024 | ₩4.9t | ₩13.6t | ₩634.6b | 9.2x | 7.8x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 04 Mar 2024 | ₩8.5t | ₩15.0t | ₩615.6b | 10.2x | 13.8x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 31 Jan 2024 | ₩7.8t | ₩15.0t | ₩611.5b | 9.7x | 12.7x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 29 Dec 2023 | ₩7.8t | ₩15.0t | ₩611.5b | 10x | 12.8x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 26 Nov 2023 | ₩7.9t | ₩15.1t | ₩586.2b | 10x | 13.5x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 24 Oct 2023 | ₩7.5t | ₩15.0t | ₩530.7b | 7.7x | 14.1x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 21 Sep 2023 | ₩7.9t | ₩15.2t | ₩471.7b | 8.4x | 16.8x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 19 Aug 2023 | ₩7.8t | ₩14.9t | ₩382.4b | 10.7x | 20.4x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 17 Jul 2023 | ₩38.2t | ₩17.9t | ₩474.7b | 11.9x | 80.5x | 2.1x |
| Wed, 14 Jun 2023 | ₩38.2t | ₩17.9t | ₩474.6b | 12.5x | 80.4x | 2.1x |
| Fri, 12 May 2023 | ₩31.1t | ₩16.7t | ₩362.7b | 13.2x | 85.8x | 1.9x |
| Sun, 09 Apr 2023 | ₩30.9t | ₩16.7t | ₩362.7b | 12.9x | 85.3x | 1.8x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
85.3x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the South Korean Construction Materials industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 98.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 29.5x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.63x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Construction Materials industry have declined 43% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 10% per year.
- This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.
Industry Comparison
How does South Korean Construction Materials compare with similar industries?
| KR Market | -2.93% | |
| Materials | -1.92% | |
| Basic Materials | -4.62% | |
| Construction Materials | -4.62% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A060560 Home Center HoldingsLtd | ₩835.00 | 12.1% +₩11.4b | 3.9% | PS0.4x | |
| A225530 HC BoKwang IndustryLtd | ₩3.86k | 8.7% +₩11.3b | -7.3% | PS3.6x | |
| A003580 HLB GLOBAL | ₩2.02k | 0.7% +₩759.9m | -33.2% | PS1x | |
| A462520 Chosun RefractoriesLtd | ₩13.96k | 0.4% +₩592.5m | 9.1% | PS0.3x |