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South Korean (KOSPI) Telecom Sector Analysis
UpdatedJan 28, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies143
- 7D7.9%
- 3M4.6%
- 1Y27.7%
- YTD8.6%
The Telecom industry is up 7.9% in the last week, with NAVER up 15%. Meanwhile, 4by4 actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 7.7% in the last week. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 28%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 26% per annum.
Sector Valuation and Performance
Has the South Korean Telecom Sector valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 29 Jan 2026 | ₩179.1t | ₩127.3t | ₩6.3t | 14.9x | 28.3x | 1.4x |
| Sat, 27 Dec 2025 | ₩158.3t | ₩127.3t | ₩6.3t | 14.5x | 25x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 24 Nov 2025 | ₩161.4t | ₩126.1t | ₩6.0t | 13.1x | 26.8x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 22 Oct 2025 | ₩165.2t | ₩125.7t | ₩5.2t | 15.2x | 31.8x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 19 Sep 2025 | ₩170.9t | ₩125.7t | ₩5.2t | 16.1x | 32.9x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 17 Aug 2025 | ₩168.3t | ₩124.4t | ₩5.1t | 17.2x | 32.7x | 1.4x |
| Tue, 15 Jul 2025 | ₩173.2t | ₩123.7t | ₩5.3t | 18x | 33x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 12 Jun 2025 | ₩161.3t | ₩123.4t | ₩5.1t | 17.3x | 31.7x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 10 May 2025 | ₩146.9t | ₩122.5t | ₩4.6t | 17.9x | 31.8x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 07 Apr 2025 | ₩145.4t | ₩122.4t | ₩4.6t | 17.9x | 31.4x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 05 Mar 2025 | ₩146.7t | ₩121.5t | ₩2.3t | 18.5x | 63.4x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 31 Jan 2025 | ₩140.2t | ₩121.6t | ₩2.6t | 19x | 53.2x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 29 Dec 2024 | ₩138.6t | ₩121.5t | ₩2.6t | 18x | 52.7x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 26 Nov 2024 | ₩140.1t | ₩121.6t | ₩2.8t | 16x | 50x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 24 Oct 2024 | ₩135.4t | ₩120.5t | ₩3.1t | 16.2x | 44x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 21 Sep 2024 | ₩129.9t | ₩120.4t | ₩3.1t | 15.5x | 42.4x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 19 Aug 2024 | ₩130.4t | ₩119.8t | ₩2.8t | 15.6x | 47.4x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 17 Jul 2024 | ₩135.7t | ₩119.8t | ₩2.7t | 17.1x | 50.9x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 14 Jun 2024 | ₩132.7t | ₩119.8t | ₩2.6t | 17x | 50.2x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 12 May 2024 | ₩140.9t | ₩118.3t | ₩2.2t | 17.9x | 65.5x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 09 Apr 2024 | ₩139.2t | ₩118.3t | ₩2.1t | 17.8x | 65.8x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 07 Mar 2024 | ₩138.7t | ₩118.1t | ₩3.7t | 19.9x | 37.2x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 03 Feb 2024 | ₩148.7t | ₩118.5t | ₩3.8t | 19.6x | 39.2x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 01 Jan 2024 | ₩148.8t | ₩118.5t | ₩3.8t | 20.6x | 39.2x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 29 Nov 2023 | ₩144.8t | ₩118.7t | ₩3.8t | 18.5x | 37.6x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 27 Oct 2023 | ₩126.9t | ₩117.6t | ₩3.5t | 17.6x | 36.3x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 24 Sep 2023 | ₩138.1t | ₩117.7t | ₩3.5t | 18.4x | 39x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 22 Aug 2023 | ₩142.2t | ₩117.4t | ₩3.6t | 17.7x | 39.7x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 20 Jul 2023 | ₩146.2t | ₩116.4t | ₩3.3t | 19.4x | 44.7x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 17 Jun 2023 | ₩154.4t | ₩116.8t | ₩3.3t | 20.1x | 46.7x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 15 May 2023 | ₩158.3t | ₩115.3t | ₩4.6t | 17.8x | 34.1x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 12 Apr 2023 | ₩154.0t | ₩114.9t | ₩4.7t | 19.1x | 32.8x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 10 Mar 2023 | ₩154.1t | ₩113.6t | ₩7.4t | 16x | 20.7x | 1.4x |
| Sun, 05 Feb 2023 | ₩165.6t | ₩113.1t | ₩8.1t | 15.6x | 20.4x | 1.5x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
20.4x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the South Korean Communication Services industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 28.3x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 39.7x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Communication Services industry have declined 7.9% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 4.0% 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 Telecom sector?
| KR Market | 4.97% | |
| Telecom | 7.91% | |
| Wireless Telecom | 11.54% | |
| Interactive Media and Services | 11.08% | |
| Entertainment | 6.17% | |
| Telecom Services and Carriers | 2.98% | |
| Media | 1.52% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Media industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 22.9%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 2.4% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Telecom Services and Carriers industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 7.7x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Entertainment industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 40% over the next 5 years.
- However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 140% per year.
- In contrast, the Telecom Services and Carriers industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 14% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A035420 NAVER | ₩277.50k | 16.4% +₩5.8t | 36.0% | PE19.1x | |
| A035720 Kakao | ₩61.80k | 7.9% +₩2.0t | 72.9% | PE117x | |
| A017670 SK Telecom | ₩69.00k | 13.1% +₩1.7t | 25.9% | PE25.9x | |
| A259960 KRAFTON | ₩263.00k | 13.6% +₩1.4t | -23.3% | PE9.4x | |
| A263750 Pearl Abyss | ₩55.10k | 35.9% +₩893.7b | 95.7% | PE63.8x |
