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South Korean (KOSPI) Communications Equipment Industry Analysis
UpdatedMar 02, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies54
- 7D4.1%
- 3M43.8%
- 1Y45.6%
- YTDn/a
In the last week, the Communications Equipment industry is up 4.1%, with Seojin SystemLtd up 16%. In the same time, Kmw was down 5.9%. This means that the industry has gained 46% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 123% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 04 Mar 2026 | ₩11.2t | ₩10.4t | -₩432,455,395,890.00 | 9.3x | -25.8x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 30 Jan 2026 | ₩10.1t | ₩10.4t | -₩432,455,395,890.00 | 8.9x | -23.4x | 1x |
| Sun, 28 Dec 2025 | ₩7.7t | ₩10.4t | -₩432,455,395,890.00 | 9.2x | -17.9x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 25 Nov 2025 | ₩7.1t | ₩10.1t | -₩388,008,573,170.00 | 13.9x | -18.3x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 23 Oct 2025 | ₩7.6t | ₩10.2t | -₩380,569,757,880.00 | 15.2x | -19.9x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 20 Sep 2025 | ₩7.2t | ₩10.2t | -₩380,569,757,880.00 | 15.9x | -19x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 18 Aug 2025 | ₩6.9t | ₩9.9t | -₩357,360,561,650.00 | 7.9x | -19.4x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 16 Jul 2025 | ₩6.9t | ₩9.9t | -₩379,227,306,630.00 | 8.6x | -18.2x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 13 Jun 2025 | ₩6.8t | ₩9.8t | -₩368,414,338,450.00 | 8x | -18.4x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 11 May 2025 | ₩6.6t | ₩9.9t | -₩315,561,137,404.00 | 10.7x | -21x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 08 Apr 2025 | ₩5.7t | ₩9.9t | -₩283,149,308,280.00 | 9.1x | -20.3x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 06 Mar 2025 | ₩6.7t | ₩9.8t | -₩356,477,050,850.00 | 14.3x | -18.8x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 01 Feb 2025 | ₩7.3t | ₩9.8t | -₩356,477,050,850.00 | 15.3x | -20.6x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 30 Dec 2024 | ₩6.9t | ₩9.8t | -₩356,427,263,350.00 | 15.8x | -19.5x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 27 Nov 2024 | ₩7.2t | ₩9.9t | -₩271,835,327,370.00 | 15.9x | -26.3x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 25 Oct 2024 | ₩7.4t | ₩9.4t | -₩252,701,709,910.00 | 15.6x | -29.1x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 22 Sep 2024 | ₩7.3t | ₩9.4t | -₩252,701,709,910.00 | 15.9x | -28.8x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 20 Aug 2024 | ₩7.7t | ₩9.3t | -₩405,971,787,890.00 | 13.9x | -18.9x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 18 Jul 2024 | ₩8.5t | ₩9.3t | -₩403,222,198,500.00 | 15.5x | -21x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 15 Jun 2024 | ₩8.8t | ₩9.5t | -₩433,272,670,180.00 | 16.1x | -20.4x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 13 May 2024 | ₩7.6t | ₩9.1t | -₩409,035,926,510.00 | 17.6x | -18.5x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 10 Apr 2024 | ₩7.4t | ₩9.1t | -₩408,177,925,510.00 | 17.6x | -18.1x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 08 Mar 2024 | ₩7.3t | ₩9.2t | -₩371,648,322,868.00 | 14.6x | -19.5x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 04 Feb 2024 | ₩7.4t | ₩9.2t | -₩371,648,322,868.00 | 15.2x | -19.9x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 02 Jan 2024 | ₩7.2t | ₩9.4t | -₩371,013,240,318.00 | 18.1x | -19.4x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 30 Nov 2023 | ₩7.2t | ₩9.4t | -₩315,690,001,748.00 | 18.7x | -22.7x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 28 Oct 2023 | ₩6.4t | ₩9.5t | -₩132,281,847,820.00 | 16x | -48.7x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 25 Sep 2023 | ₩7.2t | ₩9.5t | -₩132,281,847,820.00 | 16.9x | -54.5x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 23 Aug 2023 | ₩6.9t | ₩9.9t | ₩75.3b | 12.2x | 92.3x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 21 Jul 2023 | ₩7.2t | ₩9.9t | ₩81.4b | 12x | 88.2x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 18 Jun 2023 | ₩7.8t | ₩9.9t | ₩81.4b | 13.5x | 95.4x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 16 May 2023 | ₩7.3t | ₩10.1t | ₩217.3b | 14.3x | 33.5x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 13 Apr 2023 | ₩7.9t | ₩10.0t | ₩216.1b | 14.7x | 36.7x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 11 Mar 2023 | ₩7.8t | ₩9.8t | ₩149.9b | 10.5x | 52.2x | 0.8x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
52.2x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the South Korean Communications Equipment 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 1.1x.
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 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 Comparison
How does South Korean Communications Equipment compare with similar industries?
| KR Market | 7.30% | |
| Tech | 12.85% | |
| Communications | 4.07% | |
| Communications Equipment | 4.07% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A178320 Seojin SystemLtd | ₩42.80k | 16.5% +₩350.4b | 91.9% | PS2.4x | |
| A189300 Intellian Technologies | ₩116.70k | 5.3% +₩60.8b | 233.4% | PS4.4x | |
| A069540 Lightron Fiber-Optic Devices | ₩1.01k | -14.1% ₩26.3b | 4.8% | PS3.3x | |
| A138080 OE Solutions | ₩21.45k | 10.6% +₩24.1b | 97.9% | PS4.7x | |
| A078890 KAON Group | ₩7.60k | 18.0% +₩19.8b | 139.4% | PS0.3x |
