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South Korean (KOSPI) Communications Industry Analysis
UpdatedDec 18, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies53
- 7D-1.6%
- 3M5.5%
- 1Y-1.4%
- YTD-3.6%
Over the last 7 days, the Communications industry has dropped 1.6%, driven by Fino declining 10%. In contrast, Intellian Technologies has gained 5.4%. Over the last year, the industry has been flat overall. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 132% per annum.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Dec 2025 | ₩7.8t | ₩10.4t | -₩432,455,395,890.00 | 9.1x | -17.9x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 15 Nov 2025 | ₩7.4t | ₩10.2t | -₩383,110,081,160.00 | 16x | -19.2x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 13 Oct 2025 | ₩7.1t | ₩10.2t | -₩380,569,757,880.00 | 16.1x | -18.7x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 10 Sep 2025 | ₩6.9t | ₩10.2t | -₩380,569,757,880.00 | 16x | -18.1x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 08 Aug 2025 | ₩7.1t | ₩9.9t | -₩379,227,306,630.00 | 8.4x | -18.6x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 06 Jul 2025 | ₩6.8t | ₩9.8t | -₩368,414,338,450.00 | 8.5x | -18.5x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 03 Jun 2025 | ₩6.7t | ₩9.8t | -₩368,414,338,450.00 | 7.7x | -18.2x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 01 May 2025 | ₩6.6t | ₩9.9t | -₩315,561,137,404.00 | 9.9x | -20.8x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 29 Mar 2025 | ₩6.2t | ₩10.0t | -₩276,159,775,530.00 | 12.1x | -22.6x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 24 Feb 2025 | ₩7.2t | ₩9.8t | -₩356,477,050,850.00 | 14.6x | -20.1x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 22 Jan 2025 | ₩7.3t | ₩9.8t | -₩356,477,050,850.00 | 14.9x | -20.4x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 20 Dec 2024 | ₩7.0t | ₩9.8t | -₩356,427,263,350.00 | 15.4x | -19.7x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 17 Nov 2024 | ₩7.0t | ₩9.4t | -₩254,944,218,320.00 | 16.3x | -27.4x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 15 Oct 2024 | ₩7.8t | ₩9.4t | -₩252,701,709,910.00 | 15.7x | -30.9x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 12 Sep 2024 | ₩6.9t | ₩9.4t | -₩252,701,709,910.00 | 14.9x | -27.2x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 10 Aug 2024 | ₩7.7t | ₩9.3t | -₩403,222,198,500.00 | 13.4x | -19.2x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 08 Jul 2024 | ₩8.4t | ₩9.3t | -₩403,222,198,500.00 | 14.8x | -20.8x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 05 Jun 2024 | ₩8.6t | ₩9.5t | -₩432,175,440,150.00 | 16.4x | -19.8x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 03 May 2024 | ₩7.6t | ₩9.1t | -₩408,177,925,510.00 | 17.4x | -18.6x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 31 Mar 2024 | ₩7.6t | ₩9.1t | -₩408,177,925,510.00 | 18.5x | -18.7x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 27 Feb 2024 | ₩7.6t | ₩9.2t | -₩371,648,322,868.00 | 15.8x | -20.4x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 25 Jan 2024 | ₩7.7t | ₩9.2t | -₩371,648,322,868.00 | 15.8x | -20.7x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 23 Dec 2023 | ₩7.1t | ₩9.4t | -₩371,013,240,318.00 | 17.4x | -19.2x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 20 Nov 2023 | ₩7.0t | ₩9.5t | -₩201,880,980,410.00 | 24.4x | -34.5x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 18 Oct 2023 | ₩6.9t | ₩9.5t | -₩132,281,847,820.00 | 16.5x | -51.9x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 15 Sep 2023 | ₩7.2t | ₩9.5t | -₩132,281,847,820.00 | 17.2x | -54.5x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 13 Aug 2023 | ₩7.2t | ₩9.9t | ₩81.4b | 12.1x | 88.3x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 11 Jul 2023 | ₩7.2t | ₩9.9t | ₩81.4b | 13x | 88.8x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 08 Jun 2023 | ₩7.6t | ₩9.9t | ₩81.4b | 13.6x | 93.4x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 06 May 2023 | ₩7.3t | ₩10.0t | ₩216.1b | 14.2x | 33.6x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 03 Apr 2023 | ₩8.0t | ₩10.0t | ₩214.4b | 13.7x | 37.2x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 01 Mar 2023 | ₩7.9t | ₩9.8t | ₩154.0b | 10.9x | 51.2x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 27 Jan 2023 | ₩7.6t | ₩9.8t | ₩154.0b | 10.8x | 49.4x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 25 Dec 2022 | ₩7.5t | ₩9.9t | ₩179.3b | 8.6x | 41.6x | 0.8x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
41.6x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are relatively neutral on the South Korean Communications industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
- 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 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 Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the South Korean Tech industry?
| KR Market | -1.97% | |
| Tech | -2.58% | |
| Communications | -1.55% | |
| Communications Equipment | -1.55% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A189300 Intellian Technologies | ₩49.40k | 6.6% +₩31.4b | 29.7% | PS1.9x | |
| A211270 Asia Pacific Satellite | ₩11.41k | 5.5% +₩8.9b | -7.9% | PS2.9x | |
| A078890 KAON Group | ₩5.00k | 10.5% +₩7.9b | 60.6% | PS0.2x | |
| A037460 Samji Electronics | ₩14.28k | 1.5% +₩3.2b | 63.8% | PE3.1x | |
| A297570 Aloys | ₩1.23k | 6.7% +₩2.7b | 54.7% | PS1.3x |
