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South Korean (KOSPI) Tech Sector Analysis

UpdatedFeb 04, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies642
  • 7D7.7%
  • 3M55.6%
  • 1Y213.2%
  • YTD29.9%

In the last week, the Tech industry is up 7.7%, with SK hynix up 13%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 213%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 37% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the South Korean Tech Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 04 Feb 2026₩2025.1t₩641.4t₩83.5t17.6x24.3x3.2x
Fri, 02 Jan 2026₩1497.0t₩624.0t₩68.2t15.6x22x2.4x
Sun, 30 Nov 2025₩1278.0t₩623.5t₩71.3t15.4x17.9x2x
Tue, 28 Oct 2025₩1288.5t₩608.6t₩59.9t17.8x21.5x2.1x
Thu, 25 Sep 2025₩1032.9t₩608.6t₩59.9t17.2x17.2x1.7x
Sat, 23 Aug 2025₩837.1t₩607.8t₩62.2t15.6x13.5x1.4x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025₩827.6t₩602.3t₩62.1t15.1x13.3x1.4x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025₩744.8t₩601.4t₩62.1t14.8x12x1.2x
Fri, 16 May 2025₩689.2t₩597.8t₩63.5t13.5x10.8x1.2x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025₩648.9t₩585.0t₩56.0t12.3x11.6x1.1x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025₩661.3t₩581.7t₩55.6t15.2x11.9x1.1x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025₩667.6t₩576.7t₩47.1t15.1x14.2x1.2x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025₩656.4t₩562.0t₩42.9t15.5x15.3x1.2x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024₩632.2t₩560.9t₩46.3t13.5x13.7x1.1x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024₩713.0t₩538.4t₩32.7t13.8x21.8x1.3x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024₩756.5t₩536.4t₩32.5t14.7x23.2x1.4x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024₩841.5t₩533.8t₩34.4t14x24.4x1.6x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024₩907.4t₩507.7t₩18.7t16x48.4x1.8x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024₩938.0t₩508.3t₩18.5t17.4x50.7x1.8x
Sat, 18 May 2024₩880.0t₩505.8t₩18.6t17.9x47.2x1.7x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024₩918.0t₩489.4t₩8.4t17.9x109x1.9x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024₩833.7t₩490.5t₩8.1t19x102.4x1.7x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024₩805.9t₩486.8t₩3.8t18.7x211x1.7x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024₩827.3t₩491.4t₩19.5t18.7x42.5x1.7x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023₩787.0t₩491.3t₩20.6t17.3x38.2x1.6x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023₩734.5t₩501.5t₩26.0t14.4x28.3x1.5x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023₩750.5t₩512.7t₩29.2t15.1x25.7x1.5x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023₩755.2t₩513.3t₩30.1t15.1x25.1x1.5x
Wed, 26 Jul 2023₩784.5t₩540.0t₩47.0t15x16.7x1.5x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023₩781.7t₩540.0t₩47.0t15.9x16.6x1.4x
Sun, 21 May 2023₩753.2t₩545.7t₩48.2t14.6x15.6x1.4x
Tue, 18 Apr 2023₩735.7t₩568.6t₩64.2t15.2x11.5x1.3x
Thu, 16 Mar 2023₩675.1t₩572.0t₩65.8t12x10.3x1.2x
Sat, 11 Feb 2023₩712.8t₩574.9t₩74.5t12.3x9.6x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

9.6x


Total Market Cap: ₩712.8tTotal Earnings: ₩74.5tTotal Revenue: ₩574.9tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South Korean Tech Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 34.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the South Korean Information Technology industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 24.3x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 34.3x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.5x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 3.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Information Technology industry have grown 3.9% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 3.7% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the South Korean Tech sector?

KR Market4.15%
Tech7.74%
Semiconductors13.41%
Communications6.91%
Tech Hardware5.02%
Electronic Equipment and Components3.87%
Software-0.0067%
IT-1.26%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Electronic Equipment and Components industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 47.5%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 0.9% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Communications industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 125% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 18% per year.
  • In contrast, the IT 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?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
A005930 Samsung Electronics₩168.90k4.0%
+₩43.0t		219.3%PE25.2x
A000660 SK hynix₩902.00k7.3%
+₩42.1t		353.7%PE17.4x
A042700 HANMI Semiconductor₩203.00k11.5%
+₩2.0t		86.2%PE79.7x
A009150 Samsung Electro-Mechanics₩303.25k8.3%
+₩1.8t		131.5%PE38.1x
A058470 LEENO Industrial₩98.20k13.0%
+₩853.6b		141.9%n/a

Latest News

A006400
₩392,000.00
Samsung SDI
7D
-1.1%
1Y
84.5%
A000660
₩902,000.00
SK hynix
7D
7.3%
1Y
353.7%
A005930
₩168,900.00
Samsung Electronics
7D
4.0%
1Y
219.3%
A064760
₩209,000.00
Tokai Carbon Korea
7D
-8.3%
1Y
189.9%
A140860
₩276,000.00
Park Systems
7D
-7.5%
1Y
22.1%

Optimistic Investors Push Park Systems Corp. (KOSDAQ:140860) Shares Up 27% But Growth Is Lacking

Feb 03
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A440110
₩35,850.00
FADU
7D
68.7%
1Y
154.1%
A042700
₩203,000.00
HANMI Semiconductor
7D
11.5%
1Y
86.2%
A034220
₩11,560.00
LG Display
7D
-4.7%
1Y
26.5%

A034220: CES OLED Showcase Will Likely Fail To Offset Compressed Earnings Multiple

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for LG Display from ₩8,991.73 to ₩9,290.04, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth of 6.82%, a profit margin of 5.07%, and a future P/E of 4.19x as key factors behind the new price target. What's in the News LG Display plans to showcase a full lineup of OLED products at CES 2026, including large TV and gaming panels and automotive displays, under the theme "Display for AI, Technology for All" (Key Developments).
A039030
₩391,000.00
EO Technics
7D
11.7%
1Y
187.3%

Slowing Rates Of Return At EO Technics (KOSDAQ:039030) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Jan 30
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A022100
₩39,800.00
Posco Dx
7D
-2.6%
1Y
105.8%
A018260
₩171,900.00
Samsung SDS
7D
-2.6%
1Y
35.0%

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Jan 29
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A011070
₩246,500.00
LG Innotek
7D
-4.3%
1Y
67.6%

LG Innotek (KRX:011070) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To ₩1880.00

Jan 28
LG Innotek (KRX:011070) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To ₩1880.00
A058470
₩98,200.00
LEENO Industrial
7D
13.0%
1Y
141.9%
A009150
₩303,250.00
Samsung Electro-Mechanics
7D
8.3%
1Y
131.5%

A009150: Glass Core Joint Venture And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have raised their price target for Samsung Electro-Mechanics from ₩307,296 to ₩345,607, citing updated assumptions related to revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Announced an annual dividend of KRW 2,350.0000 per share, with an ex date of December 29, 2025, a record date of December 31, 2025, and payment scheduled for April 20, 2026 (company announcement).
A043260
₩21,950.00
Sungho Electronics
7D
46.8%
1Y
1,785.7%

Optimistic Investors Push Sungho Electronics Corp. (KOSDAQ:043260) Shares Up 106% But Growth Is Lacking

Jan 11
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A007810
₩56,700.00
Korea Circuit
7D
-16.6%
1Y
491.2%

Revenues Not Telling The Story For Korea Circuit Co., Ltd. (KRX:007810) After Shares Rise 26%

Dec 28
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