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South Korean (KOSPI) Telecom Sector Analysis
UpdatedMar 22, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies144
- 7D-1.4%
- 3M0.6%
- 1Y10.0%
- YTD-2.8%
Over the last 7 days, the Telecom industry has dropped 1.4%, driven by a pullback from Pearl Abyss of 37%. In contrast, SK Telecom has gained 5.1%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 10.0%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 28% annually.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 22 Mar 2026 | ₩160.6t | ₩128.4t | ₩6.6t | 14.6x | 24.2x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 17 Feb 2026 | ₩178.5t | ₩127.6t | ₩6.0t | 14.9x | 29.9x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 15 Jan 2026 | ₩164.4t | ₩127.3t | ₩6.3t | 14.4x | 26x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 13 Dec 2025 | ₩160.7t | ₩127.2t | ₩6.3t | 14.1x | 25.4x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 10 Nov 2025 | ₩163.7t | ₩125.1t | ₩4.8t | 14.6x | 34.3x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 08 Oct 2025 | ₩165.5t | ₩125.7t | ₩5.2t | 15.9x | 31.9x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 05 Sep 2025 | ₩163.9t | ₩125.7t | ₩5.2t | 15.8x | 31.5x | 1.3x |
| Sun, 03 Aug 2025 | ₩160.5t | ₩123.7t | ₩5.2t | 17.2x | 30.6x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 01 Jul 2025 | ₩178.0t | ₩123.6t | ₩5.3t | 18.2x | 33.9x | 1.4x |
| Thu, 29 May 2025 | ₩149.9t | ₩123.1t | ₩4.9t | 17.5x | 30.3x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 26 Apr 2025 | ₩144.5t | ₩122.4t | ₩4.6t | 18.1x | 31.3x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 24 Mar 2025 | ₩145.3t | ₩122.5t | ₩3.1t | 16.9x | 46.8x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 19 Feb 2025 | ₩147.0t | ₩121.6t | ₩2.4t | 19.3x | 62.3x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 17 Jan 2025 | ₩141.0t | ₩121.5t | ₩2.6t | 18.8x | 53.5x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 15 Dec 2024 | ₩149.5t | ₩121.5t | ₩2.6t | 19x | 56.8x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 12 Nov 2024 | ₩134.2t | ₩120.6t | ₩3.4t | 15.3x | 39.7x | 1.1x |
| Thu, 10 Oct 2024 | ₩133.2t | ₩120.5t | ₩3.1t | 15.9x | 43.3x | 1.1x |
| Sat, 07 Sep 2024 | ₩128.3t | ₩120.9t | ₩3.1t | 14.9x | 41.8x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 05 Aug 2024 | ₩135.2t | ₩119.8t | ₩2.7t | 16.2x | 50.7x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 03 Jul 2024 | ₩129.0t | ₩119.8t | ₩2.6t | 16.9x | 48.9x | 1.1x |
| Fri, 31 May 2024 | ₩133.5t | ₩119.8t | ₩2.6t | 16.6x | 50.6x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 28 Apr 2024 | ₩133.7t | ₩118.3t | ₩2.1t | 17.8x | 63.6x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 26 Mar 2024 | ₩142.8t | ₩118.2t | ₩3.0t | 19.3x | 48.3x | 1.2x |
| Thu, 22 Feb 2024 | ₩148.7t | ₩118.1t | ₩3.7t | 20.3x | 39.9x | 1.3x |
| Sat, 20 Jan 2024 | ₩145.7t | ₩118.5t | ₩3.8t | 20.3x | 38.4x | 1.2x |
| Mon, 18 Dec 2023 | ₩150.4t | ₩118.8t | ₩3.8t | 21.2x | 39.6x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 15 Nov 2023 | ₩138.6t | ₩117.9t | ₩3.6t | 19x | 38x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 13 Oct 2023 | ₩136.3t | ₩117.6t | ₩3.5t | 18.5x | 39x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 10 Sep 2023 | ₩143.2t | ₩117.7t | ₩3.5t | 20.3x | 40.6x | 1.2x |
| Tue, 08 Aug 2023 | ₩153.0t | ₩116.4t | ₩3.2t | 18.2x | 47.4x | 1.3x |
| Thu, 06 Jul 2023 | ₩143.2t | ₩116.4t | ₩3.3t | 18.3x | 43.8x | 1.2x |
| Sat, 03 Jun 2023 | ₩155.6t | ₩116.7t | ₩3.3t | 20.5x | 47.1x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 01 May 2023 | ₩154.0t | ₩115.0t | ₩4.6t | 18.1x | 33.8x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 29 Mar 2023 | ₩152.5t | ₩114.6t | ₩5.3t | 16.9x | 28.7x | 1.3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
28.7x
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 26.2x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 40.1x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Communication Services industry have grown 4.9% per year over the last three years.
- Revenues for these companies have grown 3.8% per year.
- This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the South Korean Telecom sector?
| KR Market | 4.87% | |
| Telecom | -1.39% | |
| Wireless Telecom | 5.05% | |
| Telecom Services and Carriers | 2.97% | |
| Media | 1.44% | |
| Interactive Media and Services | -1.04% | |
| Entertainment | -5.29% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Entertainment industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 296x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 40.7%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 47.8% 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 8.0x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Entertainment industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 41% over the next 5 years.
- This is roughly in line with its past earnings growth rate.
- In contrast, the Telecom Services and Carriers industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 4.9% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A017670 SK Telecom | ₩78.80k | 5.1% +₩809.4b | 40.0% | PE43.2x | |
| A032640 LG Uplus | ₩15.82k | 5.8% +₩372.4b | 47.2% | PE12.9x | |
| A030200 KT | ₩60.70k | 1.8% +₩265.2b | 22.0% | PE8.5x | |
| A030000 Cheil Worldwide | ₩21.30k | 2.9% +₩60.8b | 18.1% | PE10.4x | |
| A089230 E&M | ₩2.86k | 28.0% +₩19.4b | 248.6% | PS4.8x |
