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South Korean (KOSPI) Communications Equipment Industry Analysis
UpdatedJul 20, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies53
- 7D-2.1%
- 3M-41.7%
- 1Y35.7%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Communications Equipment industry has dropped 2.1%, driven by a pullback from Taihan Fiber Optics of 13%. On the other hand Lightron Fiber-Optic Devices is actually up 9.0%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 36%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 77% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South Korean Communications Equipment Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 20 Jul 2026 | ₩10.6t | ₩11.9t | -₩39,768,910,050.00 | 10x | -266x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 17 Jun 2026 | ₩17.2t | ₩12.0t | -₩63,542,328,460.00 | 13.9x | -270.1x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 15 May 2026 | ₩20.6t | ₩10.9t | -₩321,114,704,160.00 | 20.4x | -64.1x | 1.9x |
| Sun, 12 Apr 2026 | ₩16.7t | ₩10.9t | -₩321,114,704,160.00 | 19.2x | -52x | 1.5x |
| Tue, 10 Mar 2026 | ₩10.4t | ₩10.4t | -₩432,455,395,890.00 | 9.5x | -24.1x | 1x |
| Thu, 05 Feb 2026 | ₩10.0t | ₩10.4t | -₩432,455,395,890.00 | 8.9x | -23.1x | 1x |
| Sat, 03 Jan 2026 | ₩8.1t | ₩10.4t | -₩432,455,395,890.00 | 9x | -18.8x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 01 Dec 2025 | ₩7.4t | ₩10.4t | -₩432,455,395,890.00 | 9x | -17.2x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 29 Oct 2025 | ₩7.9t | ₩10.2t | -₩380,569,757,880.00 | 15.5x | -20.7x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 26 Sep 2025 | ₩7.0t | ₩10.2t | -₩380,569,757,880.00 | 15.2x | -18.5x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 24 Aug 2025 | ₩6.6t | ₩9.9t | -₩357,360,561,650.00 | 7.9x | -18.6x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 22 Jul 2025 | ₩7.0t | ₩9.9t | -₩379,227,306,630.00 | 8.3x | -18.4x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 19 Jun 2025 | ₩6.8t | ₩9.8t | -₩368,414,338,450.00 | 8x | -18.4x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 17 May 2025 | ₩6.6t | ₩9.9t | -₩288,730,858,410.00 | 10.9x | -22.7x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 14 Apr 2025 | ₩6.0t | ₩9.9t | -₩288,730,858,410.00 | 9.9x | -20.8x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 12 Mar 2025 | ₩6.5t | ₩9.8t | -₩357,193,219,410.00 | 13.7x | -18.1x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 07 Feb 2025 | ₩7.2t | ₩9.8t | -₩356,477,050,850.00 | 15.7x | -20.3x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 05 Jan 2025 | ₩7.4t | ₩9.8t | -₩356,477,050,850.00 | 16.2x | -20.8x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 03 Dec 2024 | ₩6.8t | ₩9.8t | -₩299,937,819,490.00 | 13.7x | -22.5x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 31 Oct 2024 | ₩7.2t | ₩9.4t | -₩252,701,709,910.00 | 15.5x | -28.5x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 28 Sep 2024 | ₩7.4t | ₩9.4t | -₩252,701,709,910.00 | 16.2x | -29.2x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 26 Aug 2024 | ₩7.6t | ₩9.4t | -₩356,669,130,940.00 | 14.5x | -21.3x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 24 Jul 2024 | ₩8.3t | ₩9.3t | -₩403,222,198,500.00 | 14.9x | -20.7x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 21 Jun 2024 | ₩8.5t | ₩9.4t | -₩425,659,131,250.00 | 15.7x | -20x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 19 May 2024 | ₩7.8t | ₩9.2t | -₩399,008,640,240.00 | 17.9x | -19.6x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 16 Apr 2024 | ₩7.2t | ₩9.1t | -₩408,177,925,510.00 | 17.2x | -17.7x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 14 Mar 2024 | ₩7.3t | ₩9.2t | -₩369,647,456,458.00 | 14.8x | -19.7x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 10 Feb 2024 | ₩7.2t | ₩9.2t | -₩371,648,322,868.00 | 15.3x | -19.4x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 08 Jan 2024 | ₩7.5t | ₩9.4t | -₩371,013,240,318.00 | 18.5x | -20.1x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 06 Dec 2023 | ₩7.0t | ₩9.4t | -₩369,144,193,698.00 | 17.3x | -18.9x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 03 Nov 2023 | ₩6.7t | ₩9.5t | -₩132,281,847,820.00 | 16.5x | -50.5x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 01 Oct 2023 | ₩7.1t | ₩9.5t | -₩132,281,847,820.00 | 16.8x | -53.7x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 29 Aug 2023 | ₩7.1t | ₩9.7t | -₩61,380,757,065.00 | 17.7x | -115.4x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 27 Jul 2023 | ₩6.5t | ₩9.9t | ₩81.4b | 10.9x | 79.3x | 0.7x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
79.3x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are relatively neutral on the South Korean Communications Equipment 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 0.84x.
Past Earnings Growth
- Total earnings for the Communications Equipment industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
- Meanwhile revenues have grown 6.4% 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 Comparison
How does South Korean Communications Equipment compare with similar industries?
| KR Market | -3.32% | |
| Tech | -5.45% | |
| Communications | -2.08% | |
| Communications Equipment | -2.08% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A069540 Lightron Fiber-Optic Devices | ₩2.50k | 9.0% +₩23.1b | 72.4% | PS9.3x | |
| A192410 ONEUL E&MLtd | ₩4.01k | 32.0% +₩22.6b | 0.5% | PS5x | |
| A037460 Samji Electronics | ₩33.55k | 2.4% +₩12.1b | 177.7% | PE2.6x | |
| A340360 DAVOLINK | ₩839.00 | 28.5% +₩9.7b | -42.7% | PS0.7x | |
| A073490 LIG Accuver | ₩26.05k | 3.2% +₩6.1b | 24.9% | PE68x |