South Korean (KOSPI) Semiconductors Industry Analysis
UpdatedSep 22, 2023
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies227
- 7D-6.7%
- 3M0.1%
- 1Y30.3%
- YTD46.0%
Over the last 7 days, the Semiconductors industry has dropped 1.1%, driven by SK hynix declining 4.7%. Meanwhile, Adaptive Plasma Technology actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 6.4% in the last week. In the past year, the industry has gained 31%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 65% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South Korean Semiconductors Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 22 Sep 2023 | ₩147.9t | ₩74.4t | -₩6,187,368,857,507.00 | 14.2x | -23.9x | 2x |
| Sun, 20 Aug 2023 | ₩153.3t | ₩82.6t | ₩457.7b | 14.5x | 334.9x | 1.9x |
| Tue, 18 Jul 2023 | ₩155.3t | ₩82.9t | ₩705.1b | 15.2x | 220.3x | 1.9x |
| Thu, 15 Jun 2023 | ₩147.5t | ₩82.9t | ₩712.9b | 14.5x | 206.9x | 1.8x |
| Sat, 13 May 2023 | ₩123.4t | ₩95.6t | ₩5.9t | 11.8x | 21x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 10 Apr 2023 | ₩129.7t | ₩95.6t | ₩6.0t | 12.5x | 21.7x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 08 Mar 2023 | ₩122.9t | ₩102.4t | ₩15.7t | 10.2x | 7.8x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 03 Feb 2023 | ₩121.9t | ₩102.5t | ₩15.8t | 9.9x | 7.7x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 01 Jan 2023 | ₩101.8t | ₩102.6t | ₩15.8t | 8.6x | 6.4x | 1x |
| Tue, 29 Nov 2022 | ₩112.7t | ₩102.3t | ₩15.7t | 9.9x | 7.2x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 27 Oct 2022 | ₩117.6t | ₩102.0t | ₩17.6t | 9.3x | 6.7x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 24 Sep 2022 | ₩111.6t | ₩102.0t | ₩17.5t | 10x | 6.4x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 22 Aug 2022 | ₩126.0t | ₩100.7t | ₩17.3t | 10.6x | 7.3x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 20 Jul 2022 | ₩123.9t | ₩96.9t | ₩16.3t | 10.1x | 7.6x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 17 Jun 2022 | ₩128.9t | ₩96.9t | ₩16.3t | 11.4x | 7.9x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 15 May 2022 | ₩146.8t | ₩91.8t | ₩15.1t | 14.3x | 9.7x | 1.6x |
| Tue, 12 Apr 2022 | ₩148.7t | ₩91.7t | ₩15.1t | 14.7x | 9.9x | 1.6x |
| Thu, 10 Mar 2022 | ₩149.0t | ₩78.3t | ₩10.2t | 17x | 14.6x | 1.9x |
| Sat, 05 Feb 2022 | ₩159.2t | ₩78.1t | ₩10.3t | 18.5x | 15.5x | 2x |
| Mon, 03 Jan 2022 | ₩170.7t | ₩78.1t | ₩10.3t | 18.7x | 16.6x | 2.2x |
| Wed, 01 Dec 2021 | ₩140.0t | ₩78.1t | ₩10.3t | 15.9x | 13.6x | 1.8x |
| Fri, 29 Oct 2021 | ₩136.1t | ₩73.4t | ₩7.7t | 20.9x | 17.8x | 1.9x |
| Sun, 26 Sep 2021 | ₩135.4t | ₩73.3t | ₩7.7t | 21x | 17.6x | 1.8x |
| Tue, 24 Aug 2021 | ₩137.0t | ₩73.8t | ₩7.5t | 22.1x | 18.2x | 1.9x |
| Wed, 30 Jun 2021 | ₩154.9t | ₩73.8t | ₩7.5t | 21.6x | 20.6x | 2.1x |
| Sat, 03 Apr 2021 | ₩152.3t | ₩70.4t | ₩6.4t | 21.4x | 23.9x | 2.2x |
| Tue, 05 Jan 2021 | ₩138.9t | ₩67.5t | ₩5.8t | 21.6x | 24x | 2.1x |
| Fri, 09 Oct 2020 | ₩103.5t | ₩65.2t | ₩4.1t | 16.4x | 25.5x | 1.6x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
25.5x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the South Korean Semiconductor industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.7x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
- Total earnings for the Semiconductor industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
- Meanwhile revenues have grown 4.5% 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 | -2.66% | |
| Tech | -4.58% | |
| Semiconductors | -6.66% | |
| Semiconductors | -5.44% | |
| Semiconductor Equipment | -9.49% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Semiconductor Equipment industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 21.5x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 28.2%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 14.6% per year.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Semiconductors industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 75% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 44% per year.
- In contrast, the Semiconductor Equipment industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 28% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A089970 Adaptive Plasma Technology | ₩16.22k | 6.6% +₩21.5b | 10.7% | PE341.4x | |
| A239890 P&H Tech | ₩23.00k | 10.8% +₩20.7b | 51.8% | PE44.5x | |
| A115610 IMAGIS | ₩3.25k | 20.8% +₩8.6b | 51.9% | n/a | |
| A101400 N Citron | ₩685.00 | 9.4% +₩3.5b | 6.0% | PS1.2x | |
| A256630 POINT ENGINEERINGLtd | ₩1.79k | 2.2% +₩2.2b | -17.7% | PS3.3x |