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South Korean (KOSPI) Tech Sector Analysis

UpdatedDec 20, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies642
  • 7D-3.3%
  • 3M33.6%
  • 1Y109.0%
  • YTD104.5%

Over the last 7 days, the Tech industry has dropped 3.3%, driven by declines in Samsung Electronics and SK hynix of 2.4% and 4.2%, respectively. In the past year, the industry has gained 109%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 34% per annum.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 20 Dec 2025₩1331.7t₩623.9t₩68.2t15.2x19.5x2.1x
Mon, 17 Nov 2025₩1268.6t₩622.0t₩70.5t16.5x18x2x
Wed, 15 Oct 2025₩1115.0t₩608.6t₩59.9t17.1x18.6x1.8x
Fri, 12 Sep 2025₩905.3t₩608.6t₩59.9t16.9x15.1x1.5x
Sun, 10 Aug 2025₩850.3t₩607.6t₩62.5t15.5x13.6x1.4x
Tue, 08 Jul 2025₩788.8t₩601.6t₩62.2t15x12.7x1.3x
Thu, 05 Jun 2025₩705.7t₩601.4t₩63.1t13.9x11.2x1.2x
Sat, 03 May 2025₩653.7t₩597.2t₩59.0t13.1x11.1x1.1x
Mon, 31 Mar 2025₩705.6t₩584.8t₩56.2t12.6x12.6x1.2x
Wed, 26 Feb 2025₩704.9t₩573.2t₩46.3t16.2x15.2x1.2x
Fri, 24 Jan 2025₩683.7t₩562.0t₩42.9t15.5x15.9x1.2x
Sun, 22 Dec 2024₩629.2t₩561.9t₩43.0t14.6x14.6x1.1x
Tue, 19 Nov 2024₩660.2t₩550.8t₩38.9t13.1x17x1.2x
Thu, 17 Oct 2024₩718.2t₩536.4t₩32.5t14.2x22.1x1.3x
Sat, 14 Sep 2024₩728.9t₩536.4t₩32.6t13.8x22.4x1.4x
Mon, 12 Aug 2024₩803.8t₩523.7t₩27.2t15.3x29.6x1.5x
Wed, 10 Jul 2024₩978.9t₩507.7t₩18.7t17x52.3x1.9x
Fri, 07 Jun 2024₩879.7t₩508.3t₩18.5t17.6x47.6x1.7x
Sun, 05 May 2024₩870.2t₩498.4t₩14.1t17.9x61.5x1.7x
Tue, 02 Apr 2024₩913.6t₩489.5t₩8.5t18.5x108x1.9x
Thu, 29 Feb 2024₩815.9t₩487.1t₩3.8t18.5x215.4x1.7x
Sat, 27 Jan 2024₩800.9t₩490.8t₩19.4t18.6x41.4x1.6x
Mon, 25 Dec 2023₩823.7t₩491.4t₩19.5t18.3x42.3x1.7x
Wed, 22 Nov 2023₩793.1t₩497.2t₩21.9t16.7x36.3x1.6x
Fri, 20 Oct 2023₩759.6t₩512.7t₩29.2t15.1x26x1.5x
Sun, 17 Sep 2023₩797.2t₩512.7t₩29.2t16.2x27.3x1.6x
Tue, 15 Aug 2023₩755.2t₩522.0t₩37.1t14.8x20.3x1.4x
Thu, 13 Jul 2023₩790.6t₩540.0t₩47.0t16x16.8x1.5x
Sat, 10 Jun 2023₩795.9t₩540.0t₩47.2t16.1x16.9x1.5x
Mon, 08 May 2023₩717.4t₩552.7t₩53.2t14.4x13.5x1.3x
Wed, 05 Apr 2023₩714.8t₩568.5t₩64.6t14.7x11.1x1.3x
Fri, 03 Mar 2023₩695.9t₩577.8t₩74.8t12.4x9.3x1.2x
Sun, 29 Jan 2023₩715.2t₩582.6t₩60.2t11.8x11.9x1.2x
Tue, 27 Dec 2022₩641.3t₩583.1t₩60.2t10.9x10.7x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

10.7x


Total Market Cap: ₩641.3tTotal Earnings: ₩60.2tTotal Revenue: ₩583.1tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South Korean Tech Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 33.7x202320242025
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 19.5x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 33.7x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.5x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Information Technology industry have grown 4.2% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 2.3% 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 Market-3.37%
Tech-3.33%
IT-2.13%
Tech Hardware-2.41%
Communications-3.30%
Semiconductors-4.10%
Software-4.59%
Electronic Equipment and Components-6.26%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Software industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 176x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 34.0%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 29.4% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Communications industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 133% 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 12% 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
A307950 Hyundai Autoever₩305.00k3.7%
+₩301.7b		131.9%PE46.5x
A030530 Wonik HoldingsLtd₩33.05k8.2%
+₩191.0b		1,337.0%PS3.7x
A388210 CMTXLtd₩95.50k25.8%
+₩181.7b		n/aPS5.8x
A043260 Sungho Electronics₩7.34k35.4%
+₩136.2b		538.3%PS2.7x
A052020 STCube₩8.27k11.8%
+₩59.1b		8.5%PS82.5x

Latest News

A006400
₩279,500.00
Samsung SDI
7D
-9.3%
1Y
12.7%

A006400: Solid Electrolyte Partnership Will Drive Long Term Upside

Analysts have nudged their price target on Samsung SDI slightly higher to ₩322,161.80. They cite modestly improved long term profit margin assumptions and a marginally higher discount rate that still supports a favorable valuation backdrop.
A007660
₩121,400.00
ISU Petasys
7D
-10.1%
1Y
389.5%
A000660
₩547,000.00
SK hynix
7D
-4.2%
1Y
224.6%
A011070
₩281,000.00
LG Innotek
7D
-4.6%
1Y
74.6%

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A290740
₩13,690.00
ActRO
7D
60.1%
1Y
170.6%
A030530
₩33,050.00
Wonik HoldingsLtd
7D
8.2%
1Y
1,337.0%

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Dec 15
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A009150
₩253,000.00
Samsung Electro-Mechanics
7D
-7.0%
1Y
96.6%

A009150 Glass Core Joint Venture Will Drive Future Margin Expansion

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Samsung Electro-Mechanics to approximately ₩300,900 from about ₩291,600, citing slightly stronger expectations for long term revenue growth, profit margins, and future valuation multiples. What's in the News Signed an MOU with Sumitomo Chemical Group to form a joint venture focused on manufacturing Glass Core, a critical material for next generation semiconductor package substrates targeting AI and high performance computing applications (Key Developments).
A005930
₩106,300.00
Samsung Electronics
7D
-2.4%
1Y
100.6%

A005930: Elevated Memory Margins Will Expose Downside If AI Demand Fades

Analysts have lifted their price target for Samsung Electronics significantly, reflecting a reassessment of fair value toward roughly ₩90,000 per share. This has been driven by expectations for structurally higher profit margins despite moderating revenue growth and a lower assumed future P/E multiple.
A307950
₩305,000.00
Hyundai Autoever
7D
3.7%
1Y
131.9%

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Dec 09
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A043260
₩7,340.00
Sungho Electronics
7D
35.4%
1Y
538.3%
A064400
₩64,500.00
LG CNS
7D
-5.8%
1Y
n/a
A322000
₩62,300.00
HD Hyundai Energy SolutionsLtd
7D
8.3%
1Y
205.4%

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Dec 03
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A042700
₩116,400.00
HANMI Semiconductor
7D
-3.2%
1Y
45.9%

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Dec 01
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A052020
₩8,270.00
STCube
7D
11.8%
1Y
8.5%
A036810
₩30,250.00
Fine Semitech
7D
9.6%
1Y
97.8%

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