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

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 21.3x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 35.6x. The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.8x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 4.6x.

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

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 38.9%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 9.1% per year.

South Korean (KOSPI) Tech Sector Analysis

Date	Market Cap	Revenue	Earnings	PE	Absolute PE	PS
Thu, 21 May 2026	₩3457.0t	₩752.9t	₩162.7t	18.9x	21.3x	4.6x
Sat, 18 Apr 2026	₩2598.6t	₩662.8t	₩91.2t	19.7x	28.5x	3.9x
Mon, 16 Mar 2026	₩2167.5t	₩656.4t	₩90.7t	17.2x	23.9x	3.3x
Wed, 11 Feb 2026	₩1987.0t	₩654.5t	₩90.9t	17.2x	21.9x	3x
Fri, 09 Jan 2026	₩1703.9t	₩624.3t	₩68.1t	15.8x	25x	2.7x
Sun, 07 Dec 2025	₩1349.0t	₩623.6t	₩71.3t	15.8x	18.9x	2.2x
Tue, 04 Nov 2025	₩1418.0t	₩621.6t	₩70.4t	17.3x	20.2x	2.3x
Thu, 02 Oct 2025	₩1035.0t	₩608.6t	₩59.9t	17.1x	17.3x	1.7x
Sat, 30 Aug 2025	₩843.8t	₩608.5t	₩61.6t	16.4x	13.7x	1.4x
Mon, 28 Jul 2025	₩813.4t	₩601.4t	₩63.4t	14.9x	12.8x	1.4x
Wed, 25 Jun 2025	₩792.5t	₩601.2t	₩62.1t	15.2x	12.8x	1.3x
Fri, 23 May 2025	₩662.8t	₩598.3t	₩63.5t	13.2x	10.4x	1.1x
Sun, 20 Apr 2025	₩650.6t	₩585.0t	₩56.0t	12.9x	11.6x	1.1x
Tue, 18 Mar 2025	₩702.7t	₩582.3t	₩55.8t	15.9x	12.6x	1.2x
Thu, 13 Feb 2025	₩693.1t	₩578.1t	₩47.7t	15.7x	14.5x	1.2x
Sat, 11 Jan 2025	₩682.2t	₩562.0t	₩42.9t	15.3x	15.9x	1.2x
Mon, 09 Dec 2024	₩631.8t	₩551.9t	₩46.2t	13.4x	13.7x	1.1x
Wed, 06 Nov 2024	₩699.1t	₩550.7t	₩39.0t	13.6x	17.9x	1.3x
Fri, 04 Oct 2024	₩718.4t	₩536.4t	₩32.5t	14.2x	22.1x	1.3x
Sun, 01 Sep 2024	₩811.0t	₩536.4t	₩34.6t	14.5x	23.5x	1.5x
Tue, 30 Jul 2024	₩882.7t	₩509.8t	₩19.1t	15.7x	46.2x	1.7x
Thu, 27 Jun 2024	₩924.0t	₩508.2t	₩18.6t	17.1x	49.8x	1.8x
Sat, 25 May 2024	₩872.9t	₩506.6t	₩18.6t	18.5x	47x	1.7x
Mon, 22 Apr 2024	₩860.3t	₩489.3t	₩8.5t	17.4x	101.7x	1.8x
Wed, 20 Mar 2024	₩822.9t	₩490.2t	₩8.4t	18x	98.1x	1.7x
Fri, 16 Feb 2024	₩809.7t	₩486.8t	₩3.9t	19x	210.3x	1.7x
Sun, 14 Jan 2024	₩799.3t	₩491.4t	₩19.5t	18.7x	41.1x	1.6x
Tue, 12 Dec 2023	₩790.6t	₩491.3t	₩19.4t	18.1x	40.7x	1.6x
Thu, 09 Nov 2023	₩765.7t	₩501.5t	₩26.0t	15x	29.5x	1.5x
Sat, 07 Oct 2023	₩736.8t	₩512.7t	₩29.2t	14.7x	25.3x	1.4x
Mon, 04 Sep 2023	₩793.6t	₩512.7t	₩29.6t	16.6x	26.9x	1.5x
Wed, 02 Aug 2023	₩802.0t	₩522.0t	₩37.3t	15.6x	21.5x	1.5x
Fri, 30 Jun 2023	₩793.6t	₩540.0t	₩47.0t	15.9x	16.9x	1.5x
Sun, 28 May 2023	₩775.0t	₩544.5t	₩46.8t	14.9x	16.6x	1.4x


KR Market	-8.24%
Tech	-7.01%
Tech Hardware	-2.83%
Electronic Equipment and Components	-5.22%
Software	-8.63%
Communications	-9.07%
Semiconductors	-11.81%
IT	-12.81%

Company	Last Price	7D	1Y	Valuation
A005930 Samsung Electronics	₩299.50k	1.2% +₩23.3t	447.5%	PE23.9x
A009150 Samsung Electro-Mechanics	₩1.20m	17.6% +₩13.6t	913.5%	PE128.6x
A011070 LG Innotek	₩838.00k	10.3% +₩1.8t	495.6%	PE40.9x
A080220 Jeju Semiconductor	₩117.80k	55.8% +₩1.4t	827.6%	PE100.4x
A039030 EO Technics	₩549.00k	14.6% +₩862.4b	328.9%	PE118.2x

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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Introduces Galaxy Book6 Enterprise Edition

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. introduced Galaxy Book6 Enterprise Edition, the first Galaxy Book designed specifically for an enterprise environment. Powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors with Intel vPro on select models, Galaxy Book6 Enterprise Edition combines reliable performance, security and manageability required for modern enterprise environments. Galaxy Book6 Enterprise Edition is designed to simplify enterprise device deployment and configuration, helping organizations maintain consistent device settings across their PC environments and streamline device provisioning. Devices can be prepared in advance with enterprise configuration options that include: Custom OS imaging, BIOS configuration and logo customization, Asset tagging for effortless management, Windows Autopilot. This enables systems to be ready for immediate use while helping organizations maintain standardized configurations across their device fleets. Galaxy Book6 Enterprise Edition is engineered to give organizations confidence at every stage of the device lifecycle, with security being a foundational element to safeguard data and maintain system integrity. It integrates hardware-level protections, platform security and standardized configurations that help maintain control of devices. This includes secure biometric authentication with a built-in fingerprint sensor and IR camera, enabling fast, password-free sign-in via Windows Hello for enhanced privacy protection and seamless access. Galaxy Book6 Enterprise Edition also aligns with security requirements for PC platforms by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for platform integrity and firmware resilience. A discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) provides cryptographic functions, such as creating and storing cryptographic keys, to further enhance security on all levels - including both hardware and software. With Samsung Knox underpinning these protections, Galaxy Book6 Enterprise Edition takes a multi-layered approach to security and privacy, helping to protect devices against cyber threats while maintaining the integrity of sensitive data. Galaxy Book6 Enterprise Edition enhances productivity with advanced performance and AI capabilities. Equipped with an NPU capable of up to 49 TOPS, it enables efficient AI processing and seamless multitasking for demanding workloads. It brings the connected Galaxy experience into enterprise environments by extending workflows across devices. Integrated Galaxy AI features help streamline everyday workflows with the following features: AI Select supports quick translation and contextual recognition directly from the screen. Note Assist helps summarize meeting notes and share key information across teams. AI Cut Out helps prepare high-quality images for various uses. Intelligent Search enables users to simply describe the content, helping them find files more efficiently. These features further enhance productivity through seamless connectivity across Galaxy devices: Quick Share enables fast file transfer between Galaxy devices. Multi Control allows users to control multiple devices using a single keyboard and mouse. Nearby devices easily finds connectable Galaxy devices and connects with Drag & Drop to enable a range of connected experiences. Second Screen offers users an additional display using a select Galaxy Tab. Storage Share lets users instantly view photos, videos, and files from their Galaxy Book on a Galaxy phone, and vice versa, without file transfer. Link to Windows extends the user’s Galaxy phone screen to their PC for a more comfortable and productive experience. Samsung Find utilizes the active SmartThings Find network to help users find their Galaxy Book — even when it’s powered off. Galaxy Book6 Enterprise Edition features a slim and balanced design built for modern business environments. It features a refined hinge structure, slim bezels and a clean keyboard layout that come together to create a professional design suited for everyday work. Available in Mocha Grey with a thin 14.9 mm chassis, Galaxy Book6 Enterprise Edition comes in 14-inch and 16-inch models to support different work styles ranging from mobile professionals to office-based teams. It also supports battery life capable of up to 24 hours of video playback and fast charging that restores up to one-third of the battery in around 30 minutes, enabling longer periods of uninterrupted work. Both the 14-inch and 16-inch models improve usability with a Pro Keyboard with backlight, while the 16-inch model includes an additional numeric keypad that enhances productivity. Galaxy Book6 Enterprise Edition will be available in Canada in May 2026. Galaxy Book6 Enterprise Edition (16-inch) Dimensions 357.0 x 248.0 x 14.9mm Weight 1.74kg OS Windows 11 Pro Display 16.0" IPS WUXGA (1920x1200), 350nits Processor Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor (Series 3) NPU Intel AI Boost, Up to 49 TOPS Graphics Intel Graphics Network Bluetooth v5.4 /Wi-Fi 6E Color Mocha Grey Memory 16/32GB (LPDDR5X) Storage 256/512GB/1TB SSD (PCle), Expansion Slot Camera FHD (1080p) IR Camera (Windows Hello facial recognition) Microphone/Speaker Internal Dual Array Digital Microphones /Stereo speaker (2Wx2), Dolby Atmos Keyboard Numpad, Backlit keyboard One Tone Trackpad Clickpad Battery 61.2Wh (Typical) Charging 45W USB Type-C Adapter Port USB-C(2), USB-A(2), HDMI, microSD, Universal Audio Jack, RJ45, S Security Slot Galaxy Book6 Enterprise Edition (14-inch) Dimensions 313.4 x 221.1 x 14.9mm Weight 1.43kg OS Windows 11 Pro Display 14.0" IPS WUXGA (1920x1200), 350nits Processor Intel Core Ultra 7 vPro Processor (Series 3) NPU Intel AI Boost, Up to 49 TOPS Graphics Intel Graphics Network Bluetooth v6.0 /Wi-Fi 7 or Bluetooth v5.4 /Wi-Fi 6E Color Mocha Grey Memory 16/32GB (LPDDR5X) Storage 256/512GB/1TB SSD (PCle), Expansion Slot Camera FHD (1080p) IR Camera (Windows Hello facial recognition) Microphone/Speaker Internal Dual Array Digital Microphones /Stereo speaker (2Wx2), Dolby Atmos Keyboard Pro keyboard, Backlit keyboard One Tone Trackpad Clickpad Battery 61.2Wh (Typical) Charging 45W USB Type-C Adapter Port Thunderbolt4 or USB Type-C(2), USB Type-A(2), HDMI, microSD, Universal Audio Jack, RJ45, Security Slot.

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