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South Korean (KOSPI) Packaging Industry Analysis
UpdatedDec 08, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies22
- 7D0.2%
- 3M-6.0%
- 1Y0.3%
- YTD2.4%
The Packaging is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but Youlchon ChemicalLtd has stood out, gaining 3.7%. Furthermore, the industry has been flat for the past year as well. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 14% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South Korean Packaging Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 09 Dec 2025 | ₩3.8t | ₩6.4t | ₩114.9b | 13.1x | 33.1x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 06 Nov 2025 | ₩3.8t | ₩6.3t | ₩177.2b | 12.7x | 21.5x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 04 Oct 2025 | ₩3.9t | ₩6.3t | ₩177.2b | 13.3x | 22.1x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 01 Sep 2025 | ₩4.1t | ₩6.3t | ₩181.4b | 13.8x | 22.4x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 30 Jul 2025 | ₩4.3t | ₩6.3t | ₩185.4b | 13.1x | 23.3x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 27 Jun 2025 | ₩4.1t | ₩6.3t | ₩185.4b | 12.9x | 22x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 25 May 2025 | ₩3.9t | ₩6.2t | ₩198.2b | 11.8x | 19.6x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 22 Apr 2025 | ₩3.9t | ₩6.2t | ₩218.4b | 12.3x | 17.9x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 20 Mar 2025 | ₩3.9t | ₩5.8t | ₩250.5b | 12.2x | 15.6x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 15 Feb 2025 | ₩4.0t | ₩5.8t | ₩255.2b | 13.1x | 15.5x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 13 Jan 2025 | ₩3.8t | ₩5.8t | ₩255.2b | 12.6x | 15x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 11 Dec 2024 | ₩3.7t | ₩6.1t | ₩223.6b | 11.6x | 16.5x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 08 Nov 2024 | ₩4.1t | ₩6.1t | ₩168.9b | 15.6x | 24.5x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 06 Oct 2024 | ₩3.9t | ₩6.1t | ₩168.9b | 15.2x | 23x | 0.6x |
| Tue, 03 Sep 2024 | ₩3.9t | ₩6.1t | ₩170.5b | 14.2x | 23.1x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 01 Aug 2024 | ₩4.2t | ₩6.0t | ₩172.9b | 11.9x | 24.1x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 29 Jun 2024 | ₩4.7t | ₩6.0t | ₩172.9b | 11.5x | 26.9x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 27 May 2024 | ₩4.3t | ₩6.1t | ₩178.6b | 13.4x | 24.2x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 24 Apr 2024 | ₩4.3t | ₩6.1t | ₩188.1b | 13.6x | 22.9x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 22 Mar 2024 | ₩4.9t | ₩6.2t | ₩220.9b | 11.4x | 22.2x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 18 Feb 2024 | ₩4.6t | ₩6.5t | ₩229.5b | 13.5x | 20.1x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 16 Jan 2024 | ₩4.3t | ₩6.7t | ₩207.4b | 12.9x | 20.9x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 14 Dec 2023 | ₩4.4t | ₩6.7t | ₩200.4b | 13.3x | 21.9x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 11 Nov 2023 | ₩4.2t | ₩6.8t | ₩173.4b | 9.9x | 24.3x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 09 Oct 2023 | ₩4.1t | ₩6.6t | ₩174.7b | 10.6x | 23.5x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 06 Sep 2023 | ₩4.5t | ₩6.6t | ₩177.7b | 11.8x | 25.6x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 04 Aug 2023 | ₩4.5t | ₩6.7t | ₩215.9b | 12.9x | 20.7x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 02 Jul 2023 | ₩4.4t | ₩6.7t | ₩215.9b | 12.4x | 20.6x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 30 May 2023 | ₩4.8t | ₩6.7t | ₩212.1b | 12.2x | 22.5x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 27 Apr 2023 | ₩4.9t | ₩6.7t | ₩217.0b | 17.6x | 22.7x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 25 Mar 2023 | ₩4.9t | ₩6.4t | ₩103.1b | 16.2x | 47.9x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 20 Feb 2023 | ₩5.2t | ₩6.4t | ₩86.9b | 13.8x | 59.4x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 18 Jan 2023 | ₩5.0t | ₩6.4t | ₩87.4b | 12x | 57x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 16 Dec 2022 | ₩5.0t | ₩6.4t | ₩97.4b | 12.9x | 51.8x | 0.8x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
51.8x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the South Korean Packaging industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 33.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 25.3x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.68x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Packaging industry have grown 5.7% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
- This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the South Korean Materials industry?
| KR Market | 4.16% | |
| Materials | 1.27% | |
| Packaging | 0.16% | |
| Paper Packaging | 2.26% | |
| Metal and Glass Containers | -0.44% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Paper Packaging industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 26.9x.
- It looks like they are confident that earnings will grow faster in the future than they have historically.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Metal and Glass Containers industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 37.6x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Metal and Glass Containers industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 14% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 15% per year.
- In contrast, the Metal and Glass Containers industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 14% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A008730 Youlchon ChemicalLtd | ₩31.25k | 4.7% +₩34.7b | 57.0% | PS1.6x | |
| A011280 Tailim Packaging | ₩1.81k | 5.2% +₩6.1b | -1.1% | PS0.2x | |
| A023600 Sambo Corrugated Board | ₩9.46k | 2.3% +₩3.3b | 17.2% | PE6x | |
| A340440 SERIM B&GLtd | ₩1.53k | 7.4% +₩3.0b | 36.9% | PE25.3x | |
| A002870 Shinpoong Paper Mfg | ₩1.20k | 7.7% +₩2.4b | -0.7% | PE336.4x |
