HFR, Inc.'s (KOSDAQ:230240) 28% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up
Feb 12
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- 7D4.9%
- 3M38.7%
- 1Y54.7%
- YTD35.2%
Over the last 7 days, the Communications industry has dropped 7.1%, driven by Fino declining 6.9%. Meanwhile, Intellian Technologies actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 17% in the last week. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 42%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 125% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 11 Mar 2026 | ₩11.3t | ₩10.4t | -₩432,455,395,890.00 | 10.1x | -26x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 06 Feb 2026 | ₩9.6t | ₩10.4t | -₩432,455,395,890.00 | 8.7x | -22.3x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 04 Jan 2026 | ₩8.1t | ₩10.4t | -₩432,455,395,890.00 | 9x | -18.8x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 02 Dec 2025 | ₩7.5t | ₩10.4t | -₩432,455,395,890.00 | 8.9x | -17.5x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 30 Oct 2025 | ₩8.4t | ₩10.2t | -₩380,569,757,880.00 | 16x | -22x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 27 Sep 2025 | ₩6.8t | ₩10.2t | -₩380,569,757,880.00 | 14.8x | -17.9x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 25 Aug 2025 | ₩6.6t | ₩9.9t | -₩356,929,524,950.00 | 7.9x | -18.6x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 23 Jul 2025 | ₩6.9t | ₩9.9t | -₩379,227,306,630.00 | 8.3x | -18.2x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 20 Jun 2025 | ₩6.8t | ₩9.8t | -₩368,414,338,450.00 | 8.3x | -18.5x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 18 May 2025 | ₩6.6t | ₩9.9t | -₩288,730,858,220.00 | 10.9x | -22.7x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 15 Apr 2025 | ₩6.2t | ₩9.9t | -₩288,730,858,410.00 | 9.8x | -21.5x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 13 Mar 2025 | ₩6.6t | ₩9.8t | -₩357,193,219,410.00 | 13.9x | -18.4x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 08 Feb 2025 | ₩7.3t | ₩9.8t | -₩356,477,050,850.00 | 15.6x | -20.4x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 06 Jan 2025 | ₩7.4t | ₩9.8t | -₩356,477,050,850.00 | 16.2x | -20.8x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 04 Dec 2024 | ₩7.0t | ₩9.8t | -₩351,292,345,080.00 | 12.4x | -19.8x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 01 Nov 2024 | ₩7.2t | ₩9.4t | -₩252,701,709,910.00 | 15.5x | -28.5x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 29 Sep 2024 | ₩7.4t | ₩9.4t | -₩252,701,709,910.00 | 16.2x | -29.2x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 27 Aug 2024 | ₩7.5t | ₩9.7t | -₩332,793,833,260.00 | 14.3x | -22.5x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 25 Jul 2024 | ₩8.2t | ₩9.3t | -₩403,222,198,500.00 | 15.1x | -20.4x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 22 Jun 2024 | ₩8.5t | ₩9.4t | -₩425,659,131,250.00 | 15.4x | -20x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 20 May 2024 | ₩7.8t | ₩9.2t | -₩398,954,285,130.00 | 17.9x | -19.6x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 17 Apr 2024 | ₩7.2t | ₩9.1t | -₩408,177,925,510.00 | 17.2x | -17.7x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 15 Mar 2024 | ₩7.2t | ₩9.2t | -₩369,647,456,458.00 | 14.7x | -19.5x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 11 Feb 2024 | ₩7.2t | ₩9.2t | -₩371,648,322,868.00 | 15.3x | -19.4x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 09 Jan 2024 | ₩7.5t | ₩9.4t | -₩371,013,240,318.00 | 18.7x | -20.2x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 07 Dec 2023 | ₩7.1t | ₩9.4t | -₩369,144,193,698.00 | 17.4x | -19.4x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 04 Nov 2023 | ₩6.7t | ₩9.5t | -₩132,281,847,820.00 | 16.5x | -50.8x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 02 Oct 2023 | ₩7.1t | ₩9.5t | -₩132,281,847,820.00 | 16.8x | -53.7x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 30 Aug 2023 | ₩7.2t | ₩9.7t | -₩61,380,757,065.00 | 18x | -117.7x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 28 Jul 2023 | ₩6.8t | ₩9.9t | ₩81.4b | 11.8x | 83.5x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 25 Jun 2023 | ₩7.5t | ₩9.9t | ₩81.4b | 13x | 91.9x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 23 May 2023 | ₩7.4t | ₩10.1t | ₩225.1b | 11.9x | 32.9x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 20 Apr 2023 | ₩8.0t | ₩10.0t | ₩216.1b | 14.7x | 37.1x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 18 Mar 2023 | ₩7.8t | ₩9.9t | ₩148.1b | 9.9x | 52.4x | 0.8x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
52.4x
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 0.76x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.0x.
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 | -3.97% | |
| Tech | -1.86% | |
| Communications | 4.91% | |
| Communications Equipment | 4.91% | |
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 | ₩136.00k | 16.5% +₩199.0b | 222.3% | PS5.1x | |
| A178320 Seojin SystemLtd | ₩45.00k | 5.1% +₩133.4b | 116.9% | PS2.6x | |
| A010170 Taihan Fiber Optics | ₩5.51k | 20.6% +₩124.1b | 797.4% | PS5x | |
| A050890 SOLiD | ₩9.01k | 14.1% +₩66.9b | 30.4% | PE22.5x | |
| A138080 OE Solutions | ₩25.40k | 18.4% +₩45.3b | 144.2% | PS5.6x |