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South Korean (KOSPI) Steel Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies71
  • 7D0.5%
  • 3M7.2%
  • 1Y15.3%
  • YTDn/a

The Steel industry has been flat over the last week, but Kiswire has lost 9.8%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 15% in that time. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 57% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the South Korean Steel Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 13 Jan 2026₩38.5t₩152.4t₩987.7b9.7x39x0.3x
Thu, 11 Dec 2025₩39.1t₩152.4t₩987.7b10.2x39.6x0.3x
Sat, 08 Nov 2025₩37.4t₩151.4t₩927.5b11.6x40.3x0.2x
Mon, 06 Oct 2025₩36.1t₩152.5t₩889.0b12.3x40.6x0.2x
Wed, 03 Sep 2025₩36.4t₩152.5t₩888.9b12.4x40.9x0.2x
Fri, 01 Aug 2025₩40.1t₩154.1t₩1.4t10.3x27.6x0.3x
Sun, 29 Jun 2025₩35.2t₩154.1t₩1.4t9.9x24.4x0.2x
Tue, 27 May 2025₩33.8t₩150.9t₩1.5t11.6x22.1x0.2x
Thu, 24 Apr 2025₩36.1t₩152.2t₩1.8t9.8x19.7x0.2x
Sat, 22 Mar 2025₩42.5t₩152.0t₩2.5t10.1x16.8x0.3x
Mon, 17 Feb 2025₩32.3t₩152.6t₩2.4t9.4x13.6x0.2x
Wed, 15 Jan 2025₩33.2t₩153.5t₩2.6t8.9x12.7x0.2x
Fri, 13 Dec 2024₩34.4t₩153.9t₩2.6t8.8x13.2x0.2x
Sun, 10 Nov 2024₩39.7t₩155.4t₩3.1t7.7x12.8x0.3x
Tue, 08 Oct 2024₩44.8t₩156.0t₩3.1t7.8x14.3x0.3x
Thu, 05 Sep 2024₩41.2t₩156.0t₩3.1t7.9x13.1x0.3x
Sat, 03 Aug 2024₩42.1t₩158.1t₩3.6t6.5x11.8x0.3x
Mon, 01 Jul 2024₩44.3t₩159.7t₩3.8t7.1x11.7x0.3x
Wed, 29 May 2024₩46.6t₩160.1t₩3.8t7.7x12.4x0.3x
Fri, 26 Apr 2024₩47.3t₩163.2t₩4.3t6.6x11.1x0.3x
Sun, 24 Mar 2024₩51.0t₩163.9t₩4.6t6.5x11.2x0.3x
Tue, 20 Feb 2024₩53.7t₩171.1t₩4.7t7.4x11.4x0.3x
Thu, 18 Jan 2024₩49.3t₩162.4t₩4.0t7x12.5x0.3x
Sat, 16 Dec 2023₩54.9t₩162.6t₩3.9t7.7x14x0.3x
Mon, 13 Nov 2023₩51.1t₩158.5t₩3.9t7.7x13.1x0.3x
Wed, 11 Oct 2023₩54.9t₩158.5t₩3.9t7.5x14.1x0.3x
Fri, 08 Sep 2023₩61.8t₩158.4t₩3.9t8x15.9x0.4x
Sun, 06 Aug 2023₩63.9t₩162.5t₩5.1t6.6x12.6x0.4x
Tue, 04 Jul 2023₩48.8t₩162.5t₩5.1t8.2x9.6x0.3x
Thu, 01 Jun 2023₩45.2t₩162.5t₩5.1t7.6x8.8x0.3x
Sat, 29 Apr 2023₩47.4t₩165.8t₩6.8t7.9x6.9x0.3x
Mon, 27 Mar 2023₩41.3t₩165.6t₩6.7t7.1x6.1x0.2x
Wed, 22 Feb 2023₩44.0t₩167.9t₩9.7t7.1x4.5x0.3x
Fri, 20 Jan 2023₩38.6t₩168.0t₩9.7t6.8x4x0.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

4x


Total Market Cap: ₩38.6tTotal Earnings: ₩9.7tTotal Revenue: ₩168.0tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South Korean Steel Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 17.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the South Korean Steel industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 39.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 17.2x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.28x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Steel industry have declined 53% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 3.2% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

How does South Korean Steel compare with similar industries?

KR Market5.75%
Materials-1.83%
Metals and Mining-2.83%
Steel0.50%
Aluminum-1.01%
Diversified Metals and Mining-7.43%
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?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
A005490 POSCO Holdings₩309.50k2.3%
+₩526.6b		20.4%PE51.2x
A001430 SeAH Besteel Holdings₩68.30k21.3%
+₩430.3b		261.6%PE610x
A004020 Hyundai Steel₩30.25k0.7%
+₩26.3b		41.7%PS0.2x
A133820 Fine besteel₩1.89k18.0%
+₩10.7b		101.2%PS0.4x
A009520 POSCO M-TECH₩15.55k1.6%
+₩10.4b		19.1%n/a

Latest News

A005490
₩309,500.00
POSCO Holdings
7D
2.3%
1Y
20.4%

A005490: Future Earnings Will Be Supported Despite Section 4-2 Work Suspension

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for POSCO Holdings slightly to ₩411,166.67, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News On December 18, 2025, the Seoul Regional Employment and Labor Office, Seoul Southern Branch, issued POSCO Holdings with a partial work suspension order covering all lining operations in Section 4-2 following a site inspection.
A004020
₩30,250.00
Hyundai Steel
7D
0.7%
1Y
41.7%
A058650
₩129,900.00
SeAH Holdings
7D
-4.4%
1Y
36.7%

Is SeAH Holdings (KRX:058650) Using Too Much Debt?

Dec 30
Is SeAH Holdings (KRX:058650) Using Too Much Debt?
A001430
₩68,300.00
SeAH Besteel Holdings
7D
21.3%
1Y
261.6%
A084010
₩10,910.00
Daehan Steel
7D
-5.0%
1Y
11.6%

There's No Escaping Daehan Steel Co., Ltd.'s (KRX:084010) Muted Earnings Despite A 36% Share Price Rise

Dec 23
There's No Escaping Daehan Steel Co., Ltd.'s (KRX:084010) Muted Earnings Despite A 36% Share Price Rise
A002240
₩19,580.00
Kiswire
7D
-9.8%
1Y
6.5%
A081150
₩3,075.00
Tplex
7D
8.1%
1Y
-3.1%
A002710
₩13,550.00
TCC Steel
7D
-3.6%
1Y
-54.5%
A104700
₩9,890.00
KISCO
7D
1.1%
1Y
22.9%
A016380
₩5,100.00
KG Dongbu SteelLtd
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-12.2%

Earnings Troubles May Signal Larger Issues for KG Dongbu SteelLtd (KRX:016380) Shareholders

Nov 27
Earnings Troubles May Signal Larger Issues for KG Dongbu SteelLtd (KRX:016380) Shareholders
A001390
₩4,875.00
KG Chemical
7D
-5.3%
1Y
29.5%

KG Chemical's (KRX:001390) Solid Profits Have Weak Fundamentals

Nov 24
KG Chemical's (KRX:001390) Solid Profits Have Weak Fundamentals
A133820
₩1,891.00
Fine besteel
7D
18.0%
1Y
101.2%

Fine besteel. Co., Ltd. (KRX:133820) Shares Slammed 27% But Getting In Cheap Might Be Difficult Regardless

Nov 21
Fine besteel. Co., Ltd. (KRX:133820) Shares Slammed 27% But Getting In Cheap Might Be Difficult Regardless
A058430
₩36,650.00
POSCO STEELEON
7D
-4.6%
1Y
24.0%
A009520
₩15,550.00
POSCO M-TECH
7D
1.6%
1Y
19.1%
A003030
₩117,500.00
SeAH Steel Holdings
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-38.1%
A004560
₩11,420.00
Hyundai Bng Steel
7D
4.6%
1Y
-9.0%