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South Korean (KOSPI) Paper Products Industry Analysis
UpdatedJun 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies14
- 7D1.7%
- 3M-17.2%
- 1Y-25.4%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Paper Products industry has dropped 1.2%, driven by Hansol Holdings declining 10%. In contrast, ASIA Holdings has gained 16%. Overall the industry is down 28% in 12 months. In the next few years, earnings are forecast to decline by 1.6% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South Korean Paper Products Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun 2026 | ₩2.1t | ₩10.3t | -₩93,698,626,120.00 | 28.9x | -22.8x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 10 May 2026 | ₩2.7t | ₩10.2t | -₩38,094,942,910.00 | 29.4x | -69.9x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 07 Apr 2026 | ₩2.6t | ₩10.2t | -₩38,094,942,910.00 | 25.4x | -68.8x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 05 Mar 2026 | ₩2.5t | ₩10.3t | ₩24.7b | 17.2x | 100x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 31 Jan 2026 | ₩2.5t | ₩10.3t | ₩24.7b | 16.8x | 102.7x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 29 Dec 2025 | ₩2.7t | ₩10.3t | ₩24.7b | 16.5x | 109.2x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 26 Nov 2025 | ₩2.7t | ₩10.3t | ₩27.5b | 15.2x | 99.2x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 24 Oct 2025 | ₩2.8t | ₩10.4t | ₩49.1b | 15.4x | 57.8x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 21 Sep 2025 | ₩2.8t | ₩10.4t | ₩49.1b | 14.8x | 57.9x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 19 Aug 2025 | ₩2.8t | ₩10.4t | ₩102.4b | 10.9x | 27.3x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 17 Jul 2025 | ₩2.5t | ₩10.3t | ₩84.2b | 12.7x | 29.4x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 14 Jun 2025 | ₩2.3t | ₩10.3t | ₩84.2b | 12.2x | 27.5x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 12 May 2025 | ₩2.0t | ₩10.2t | ₩136.4b | 10.7x | 14.6x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 09 Apr 2025 | ₩2.0t | ₩10.2t | ₩136.4b | 8.7x | 14.3x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 07 Mar 2025 | ₩1.9t | ₩10.0t | ₩185.7b | 6.8x | 10.3x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 02 Feb 2025 | ₩1.9t | ₩10.0t | ₩185.7b | 6.7x | 10.2x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 31 Dec 2024 | ₩1.9t | ₩10.0t | ₩185.7b | 6.9x | 10.3x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 28 Nov 2024 | ₩1.9t | ₩10.0t | ₩185.7b | 7.1x | 10.5x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 26 Oct 2024 | ₩2.0t | ₩9.7t | ₩201.9b | 5.8x | 9.8x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 23 Sep 2024 | ₩2.0t | ₩9.7t | ₩201.9b | 6x | 10.1x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 21 Aug 2024 | ₩2.1t | ₩9.7t | ₩179.6b | 7.2x | 11.5x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 19 Jul 2024 | ₩2.1t | ₩9.7t | ₩194.5b | 7.4x | 10.9x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 16 Jun 2024 | ₩2.2t | ₩9.7t | ₩194.5b | 8.1x | 11.2x | 0.2x |
| Tue, 14 May 2024 | ₩2.2t | ₩9.7t | ₩149.1b | 10.7x | 14.7x | 0.2x |
| Thu, 11 Apr 2024 | ₩2.2t | ₩9.7t | ₩150.3b | 10.2x | 14.4x | 0.2x |
| Sat, 09 Mar 2024 | ₩2.2t | ₩9.2t | ₩273.5b | 10.7x | 7.9x | 0.2x |
| Mon, 05 Feb 2024 | ₩2.1t | ₩9.4t | ₩257.7b | 11.3x | 8x | 0.2x |
| Wed, 03 Jan 2024 | ₩2.0t | ₩9.4t | ₩257.7b | 11.1x | 7.9x | 0.2x |
| Fri, 01 Dec 2023 | ₩2.0t | ₩9.4t | ₩256.7b | 10x | 7.7x | 0.2x |
| Sun, 29 Oct 2023 | ₩2.5t | ₩9.6t | ₩305.5b | 4.1x | 8.3x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 26 Sep 2023 | ₩3.4t | ₩9.6t | ₩305.5b | 4.3x | 11.2x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 24 Aug 2023 | ₩3.3t | ₩9.7t | ₩316.7b | 4.4x | 10.4x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 22 Jul 2023 | ₩2.8t | ₩9.8t | ₩365.5b | 4.3x | 7.8x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 19 Jun 2023 | ₩2.6t | ₩9.8t | ₩365.5b | 4.4x | 7x | 0.3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
7x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the South Korean Paper Products industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.24x.
Past Earnings Growth
- Total earnings for the Paper Products industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
- Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
- This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.
Industry Comparison
How does South Korean Paper Products compare with similar industries?
| KR Market | -9.89% | |
| Materials | -7.47% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | -0.48% | |
| Paper Products | 1.69% | |
| Forestry Products | -7.17% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A002030 ASIA Holdings | ₩197.90k | 14.9% +₩41.7b | -34.4% | PE10.3x | |
| A016590 Shindaeyang Paper | ₩10.24k | 13.7% +₩36.3b | -21.1% | PE12.1x | |
| A078130 Kuk-Il Paper MfgLtd | ₩3.70k | 7.7% +₩29.9b | n/a | PE390.6x | |
| A002310 Asia Paper Manufacturing | ₩7.94k | 8.8% +₩24.2b | -0.1% | PE11.7x | |
| A001020 PaperCorea | ₩2.34k | 3.3% +₩2.7b | -35.1% | PS0.3x |