South Korean (KOSPI) Telecom Sector Analysis
UpdatedDec 03, 2022
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies129
- 7D0.8%
- 3M-9.8%
- 1Y-45.7%
- YTD-44.3%
Last week, the Telecom industry hasn't moved much but HYBE is up 8.6% in that time. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 46% over the past 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 11% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 03 Dec 2022 | ₩150.4t | ₩112.8t | ₩8.0t | 13.9x | 18.7x | 1.3x |
| Mon, 31 Oct 2022 | ₩131.9t | ₩109.3t | ₩9.6t | 12.8x | 13.7x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 28 Sep 2022 | ₩148.1t | ₩109.4t | ₩9.6t | 13.1x | 15.5x | 1.4x |
| Fri, 26 Aug 2022 | ₩172.5t | ₩108.7t | ₩10.0t | 14.2x | 17.3x | 1.6x |
| Sun, 24 Jul 2022 | ₩172.7t | ₩107.0t | ₩10.5t | 15.1x | 16.4x | 1.6x |
| Tue, 21 Jun 2022 | ₩167.8t | ₩107.1t | ₩10.5t | 14x | 16x | 1.6x |
| Thu, 19 May 2022 | ₩190.5t | ₩105.0t | ₩9.6t | 15.7x | 19.9x | 1.8x |
| Sat, 16 Apr 2022 | ₩218.5t | ₩104.2t | ₩10.0t | 17.9x | 21.9x | 2.1x |
| Mon, 14 Mar 2022 | ₩221.2t | ₩98.8t | ₩8.2t | 20.7x | 26.9x | 2.2x |
| Wed, 09 Feb 2022 | ₩213.7t | ₩100.0t | ₩8.6t | 22x | 24.9x | 2.1x |
| Fri, 07 Jan 2022 | ₩248.1t | ₩100.4t | ₩8.7t | 4.6x | 28.6x | 2.5x |
| Sun, 05 Dec 2021 | ₩269.5t | ₩100.4t | ₩8.7t | 23x | 31.1x | 2.7x |
| Tue, 02 Nov 2021 | ₩277.2t | ₩97.7t | ₩7.1t | 31.8x | 39.3x | 2.8x |
| Thu, 30 Sep 2021 | ₩254.4t | ₩97.4t | ₩7.0t | 24.8x | 36.5x | 2.6x |
| Sat, 28 Aug 2021 | ₩273.9t | ₩97.6t | ₩6.9t | 27x | 39.6x | 2.8x |
| Sun, 04 Jul 2021 | ₩258.6t | ₩96.0t | ₩6.4t | 30.5x | 40.3x | 2.7x |
| Wed, 07 Apr 2021 | ₩215.1t | ₩93.3t | ₩5.8t | 29.6x | 37.1x | 2.3x |
| Sat, 09 Jan 2021 | ₩179.6t | ₩91.4t | ₩5.2t | 25.6x | 34.8x | 2x |
| Fri, 02 Oct 2020 | ₩169.7t | ₩90.0t | ₩4.0t | 19.6x | 42.6x | 1.9x |
| Mon, 06 Jul 2020 | ₩143.3t | ₩87.8t | ₩4.2t | 20.6x | 33.9x | 1.6x |
| Thu, 09 Apr 2020 | ₩104.3t | ₩88.6t | ₩3.6t | 15.3x | 28.9x | 1.2x |
| Wed, 01 Jan 2020 | ₩117.7t | ₩88.3t | ₩3.4t | 20x | 34.2x | 1.3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
25.8x
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 18.7x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 31.6x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.0x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Communication Services industry have grown 22% per year over the last three years.
- Revenues for these companies have grown 8.9% 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 | -0.18% | |
| Telecom | 0.83% | |
| Media | 2.02% | |
| Interactive Media and Services | 0.77% | |
| Telecom Services and Carriers | 0.75% | |
| Entertainment | 0.75% | |
| Wireless Telecom | 0.59% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Entertainment industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 60.9x.
- Analysts expect its future annual earnings growth (28.6%) to be largely in line with prior year's earnings growth.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Telecom Services and Carriers industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 10.1x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Entertainment industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 29% over the next 5 years.
- This is roughly in line with its past earnings growth rate.
- In contrast, the Interactive Media and Services industry is expected to see its earnings decline by 5.5% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A352820 HYBE | ₩151.00k | 8.6% +₩496.2b | -57.4% | PE23x | |
| A251270 Netmarble | ₩54.30k | 8.9% +₩364.6b | -55.1% | PS1.6x | |
| A035720 Kakao | ₩56.90k | 1.4% +₩349.2b | -53.9% | PE16x | |
| A036570 Ncsoft | ₩469.50k | 3.6% +₩335.1b | -35.5% | PE16.1x | |
| A041510 SM Entertainment | ₩82.10k | 6.3% +₩115.8b | 14.3% | PE17.7x |