Analysis Article • May 25
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- 7D-11.4%
- 3M59.8%
- 1Y128.8%
- YTD101.1%
Over the last 7 days, the Communications industry has dropped 11%, driven by pullbacks in Seojin SystemLtd and Taihan Fiber Optics of 13% and 20%, respectively. Meanwhile, LiComm actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 66% in the last week. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 129%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 69% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 08 Jun 2026 | ₩17.5t | ₩12.0t | -₩62,252,307,590.00 | 14.6x | -280.7x | 1.5x |
| Wed, 06 May 2026 | ₩19.3t | ₩10.9t | -₩321,114,704,160.00 | 17.8x | -60x | 1.8x |
| Fri, 03 Apr 2026 | ₩14.3t | ₩10.9t | -₩351,836,649,350.00 | 12.7x | -40.6x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 01 Mar 2026 | ₩11.1t | ₩10.4t | -₩432,455,395,890.00 | 9.3x | -25.7x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 27 Jan 2026 | ₩9.2t | ₩10.4t | -₩432,455,395,890.00 | 8.8x | -21.2x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 25 Dec 2025 | ₩7.8t | ₩10.4t | -₩432,455,395,890.00 | 9.1x | -18.1x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 22 Nov 2025 | ₩7.1t | ₩10.1t | -₩385,862,891,470.00 | 14.2x | -18.3x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 20 Oct 2025 | ₩7.3t | ₩10.2t | -₩380,569,757,880.00 | 15.1x | -19.3x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 17 Sep 2025 | ₩7.2t | ₩10.2t | -₩380,569,757,880.00 | 16.1x | -18.9x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 15 Aug 2025 | ₩6.9t | ₩9.9t | -₩380,088,008,660.00 | 8.3x | -18.3x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 13 Jul 2025 | ₩6.9t | ₩9.8t | -₩368,414,338,450.00 | 8.6x | -18.8x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 10 Jun 2025 | ₩6.8t | ₩9.8t | -₩368,414,338,450.00 | 7.9x | -18.3x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 08 May 2025 | ₩6.6t | ₩9.9t | -₩315,561,137,404.00 | 10.4x | -21x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 05 Apr 2025 | ₩6.0t | ₩9.9t | -₩283,149,308,280.00 | 9.5x | -21.4x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 03 Mar 2025 | ₩6.8t | ₩9.8t | -₩356,477,050,850.00 | 13.8x | -19x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 29 Jan 2025 | ₩7.4t | ₩9.8t | -₩356,477,050,850.00 | 15.6x | -20.8x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 27 Dec 2024 | ₩7.0t | ₩9.8t | -₩356,427,263,350.00 | 15.8x | -19.7x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 24 Nov 2024 | ₩6.9t | ₩9.7t | -₩260,540,661,640.00 | 15x | -26.6x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 22 Oct 2024 | ₩7.5t | ₩9.4t | -₩252,701,709,910.00 | 15.9x | -29.5x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 19 Sep 2024 | ₩7.1t | ₩6.1t | -₩150,555,615,520.00 | 15.4x | -47.3x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 17 Aug 2024 | ₩7.8t | ₩9.3t | -₩404,900,517,950.00 | 11.8x | -19.2x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 15 Jul 2024 | ₩8.5t | ₩9.3t | -₩403,222,198,500.00 | 15.1x | -21.1x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 12 Jun 2024 | ₩8.6t | ₩9.5t | -₩433,272,670,180.00 | 16.5x | -19.9x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 10 May 2024 | ₩7.7t | ₩9.1t | -₩408,177,925,510.00 | 17.7x | -18.8x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 07 Apr 2024 | ₩7.4t | ₩9.1t | -₩408,177,925,510.00 | 17.8x | -18x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 05 Mar 2024 | ₩7.3t | ₩9.2t | -₩371,648,322,868.00 | 15x | -19.7x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 01 Feb 2024 | ₩7.2t | ₩9.2t | -₩371,648,322,868.00 | 15.2x | -19.5x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 30 Dec 2023 | ₩7.2t | ₩9.4t | -₩371,013,240,318.00 | 18.1x | -19.4x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 27 Nov 2023 | ₩7.3t | ₩9.5t | -₩247,421,205,960.00 | 24.9x | -29.4x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 25 Oct 2023 | ₩6.7t | ₩9.5t | -₩132,281,847,820.00 | 16.2x | -50.5x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 22 Sep 2023 | ₩7.3t | ₩9.5t | -₩132,281,847,820.00 | 16.9x | -54.9x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 20 Aug 2023 | ₩7.0t | ₩9.9t | ₩73.3b | 12.4x | 95.1x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 18 Jul 2023 | ₩7.4t | ₩9.9t | ₩81.4b | 12.6x | 91x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 15 Jun 2023 | ₩7.5t | ₩9.9t | ₩81.4b | 13.5x | 92.6x | 0.8x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
92.6x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the South Korean Communications industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.83x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.5x.
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 6.5% 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 | -3.80% | |
| Tech | -3.98% | |
| Communications | -11.36% | |
| Communications Equipment | -11.36% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A388790 LiComm | ₩6.75k | 66.1% +₩82.2b | 180.7% | PS12.4x | |
| A459550 ALT | ₩2.02k | 42.4% +₩15.1b | n/a | PS0.6x | |
| A051390 Yw | ₩4.20k | 1.8% +₩602.3m | 9.5% | PE6.9x |