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South Korean (KOSPI) Communications Industry Analysis
UpdatedAug 26, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies53
- 7D-0.9%
- 3M0.4%
- 1Y-20.5%
- YTD-14.5%
Over the last 7 days, the Communications industry has dropped 4.4%, driven by a pullback from Fino of 7.8%. Meanwhile, Taihan Fiber Optics actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 17% in the last week. The industry has fallen 22% in the last year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 82% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South Korean Communications Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 26 Aug 2025 | ₩6.7t | ₩10.0t | -₩353,038,728,060.00 | 8.6x | -19.1x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 24 Jul 2025 | ₩6.9t | ₩9.9t | -₩379,227,306,630.00 | 8.4x | -18.1x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 21 Jun 2025 | ₩6.9t | ₩9.8t | -₩368,414,338,450.00 | 8.8x | -18.7x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 19 May 2025 | ₩6.6t | ₩9.9t | -₩288,730,858,220.00 | 10.9x | -22.7x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 16 Apr 2025 | ₩6.4t | ₩9.9t | -₩288,730,858,410.00 | 9.6x | -22x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 14 Mar 2025 | ₩6.5t | ₩9.8t | -₩357,193,219,410.00 | 13.6x | -18.3x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 09 Feb 2025 | ₩7.3t | ₩9.8t | -₩356,477,050,850.00 | 15.6x | -20.4x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 07 Jan 2025 | ₩7.3t | ₩9.8t | -₩356,477,050,850.00 | 16x | -20.5x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 05 Dec 2024 | ₩6.8t | ₩9.8t | -₩351,292,345,080.00 | 13.1x | -19.5x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 02 Nov 2024 | ₩7.3t | ₩9.4t | -₩252,701,709,910.00 | 15.5x | -28.9x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 30 Sep 2024 | ₩7.4t | ₩9.4t | -₩252,701,709,910.00 | 16.2x | -29.2x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 28 Aug 2024 | ₩7.5t | ₩9.7t | -₩332,793,833,260.00 | 14.5x | -22.6x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 26 Jul 2024 | ₩8.0t | ₩9.3t | -₩403,222,198,500.00 | 14.7x | -19.9x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 23 Jun 2024 | ₩8.5t | ₩9.4t | -₩425,659,131,250.00 | 15.4x | -20x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 21 May 2024 | ₩7.7t | ₩9.2t | -₩398,954,285,130.00 | 17.9x | -19.3x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 18 Apr 2024 | ₩7.0t | ₩9.1t | -₩408,177,925,510.00 | 16.9x | -17.2x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 16 Mar 2024 | ₩7.2t | ₩9.3t | -₩392,474,023,178.00 | 14.7x | -18.3x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 12 Feb 2024 | ₩7.2t | ₩9.2t | -₩371,648,322,868.00 | 15.3x | -19.4x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 10 Jan 2024 | ₩7.5t | ₩9.4t | -₩371,013,240,318.00 | 19.4x | -20.3x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 08 Dec 2023 | ₩7.1t | ₩9.4t | -₩369,144,193,698.00 | 17.3x | -19.2x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 05 Nov 2023 | ₩6.7t | ₩9.5t | -₩132,281,847,820.00 | 16.5x | -50.8x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 03 Oct 2023 | ₩7.1t | ₩9.5t | -₩132,281,847,820.00 | 16.8x | -53.7x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 31 Aug 2023 | ₩7.4t | ₩9.7t | -₩116,753,185,645.00 | 22.1x | -63.7x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 29 Jul 2023 | ₩7.1t | ₩9.9t | ₩81.4b | 11.7x | 87.7x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 26 Jun 2023 | ₩7.5t | ₩9.9t | ₩81.4b | 13x | 91.9x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 24 May 2023 | ₩7.5t | ₩9.9t | ₩217.5b | 11.8x | 34.3x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 21 Apr 2023 | ₩7.8t | ₩10.0t | ₩216.1b | 14.5x | 35.9x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 19 Mar 2023 | ₩7.8t | ₩9.9t | ₩150.1b | 9.9x | 51.7x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 14 Feb 2023 | ₩8.0t | ₩9.8t | ₩154.0b | 11.1x | 51.8x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 12 Jan 2023 | ₩7.5t | ₩9.9t | ₩179.3b | 9.7x | 41.8x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 10 Dec 2022 | ₩7.7t | ₩9.9t | ₩179.3b | 10.8x | 42.7x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 07 Nov 2022 | ₩6.6t | ₩9.3t | ₩164.7b | 10.4x | 40x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 05 Oct 2022 | ₩6.9t | ₩9.3t | ₩164.7b | 9.9x | 41.7x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 02 Sep 2022 | ₩7.9t | ₩9.2t | ₩178.9b | 12.5x | 44.3x | 0.9x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
44.3x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the South Korean Communications 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 0.76x.
Past Earnings Growth
- Total earnings for the Communications industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
- Meanwhile revenues have grown 2.9% per year.
- This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the South Korean Tech industry?
| KR Market | 0.90% | |
| Tech | 0.44% | |
| Communications | -0.88% | |
| Communications Equipment | -0.88% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A010170 Taihan Fiber Optics | ₩1.18k | 17.5% +₩21.5b | 16.5% | PS1x | |
| A032500 Kmw | ₩12.38k | 3.0% +₩14.5b | 40.7% | PS5.3x | |
| A134580 Topco MediaLtd | ₩2.77k | 6.8% +₩8.6b | n/a | PS5.8x | |
| A078890 KAON Group | ₩3.61k | 7.9% +₩4.4b | -14.4% | PS0.1x | |
| A189300 Intellian Technologies | ₩47.55k | 0.7% +₩3.6b | -14.8% | PS1.9x |
