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South Korean (KOSPI) Entertainment Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 30, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies84
  • 7D0.2%
  • 3M-6.3%
  • 1Y4.2%
  • YTD3.7%

Last week, the Entertainment industry hasn't moved much but HYBE is up 3.6% in that time. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 4.2% over the past 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 37% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the South Korean Entertainment Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 30 Dec 2025₩57.7t₩31.5t₩1.9t13.9x30.8x1.8x
Thu, 27 Nov 2025₩57.1t₩31.2t₩1.8t13.5x31.5x1.8x
Sat, 25 Oct 2025₩59.8t₩30.6t₩530.3b15.5x112.8x2x
Mon, 22 Sep 2025₩65.2t₩30.6t₩530.3b17.4x123x2.1x
Wed, 20 Aug 2025₩64.9t₩30.1t₩735.1b19.1x88.3x2.2x
Fri, 18 Jul 2025₩65.6t₩30.2t₩903.1b18.4x72.7x2.2x
Sun, 15 Jun 2025₩67.6t₩29.9t₩747.2b21.5x90.5x2.3x
Tue, 13 May 2025₩61.9t₩29.6t₩485.6b26.2x127.4x2.1x
Thu, 10 Apr 2025₩54.2t₩29.6t₩485.6b23.6x111.5x1.8x
Sat, 08 Mar 2025₩59.5t₩28.7t-₩282,042,224,263.0029x-210.9x2.1x
Mon, 03 Feb 2025₩58.0t₩28.8t-₩473,922,162,795.0026.8x-122.5x2x
Wed, 01 Jan 2025₩54.4t₩28.7t-₩474,110,542,235.0024.4x-114.8x1.9x
Fri, 29 Nov 2024₩58.0t₩28.9t-₩379,762,415,456.0026.8x-152.8x2x
Sun, 27 Oct 2024₩56.3t₩28.5t₩403.5b17.5x139.6x2x
Tue, 24 Sep 2024₩54.3t₩28.5t₩395.9b18.6x137.2x1.9x
Thu, 22 Aug 2024₩56.5t₩27.8t₩1.2b19.5x47413.8x2x
Sat, 20 Jul 2024₩55.6t₩28.1t-₩39,487,500,642.0020.4x-1408.8x2x
Mon, 17 Jun 2024₩52.3t₩28.1t-₩66,218,830,602.0020.8x-789.7x1.9x
Wed, 15 May 2024₩53.9t₩27.6t-₩122,789,223,185.0019.8x-439.3x2x
Fri, 12 Apr 2024₩52.4t₩27.7t-₩64,977,179,835.0019.9x-806.2x1.9x
Sun, 10 Mar 2024₩50.6t₩27.9t-₩572,445,623,248.0024.3x-88.5x1.8x
Tue, 06 Feb 2024₩52.8t₩28.0t-₩514,460,279,788.0027.4x-102.6x1.9x
Thu, 04 Jan 2024₩55.9t₩28.2t-₩718,683,866,906.0031.3x-77.8x2x
Sat, 02 Dec 2023₩56.7t₩28.3t-₩674,765,088,138.0034.2x-84x2x
Mon, 30 Oct 2023₩50.1t₩28.1t-₩1,003,611,767,243.0028x-49.9x1.8x
Wed, 27 Sep 2023₩52.6t₩28.1t-₩1,002,861,767,618.0031.3x-52.4x1.9x
Fri, 25 Aug 2023₩54.5t₩28.4t-₩868,162,178,321.0025.9x-62.7x1.9x
Sun, 23 Jul 2023₩60.6t₩27.9t-₩922,851,139,251.0034.4x-65.6x2.2x
Tue, 20 Jun 2023₩66.3t₩27.9t-₩922,476,139,438.0034.6x-71.9x2.4x
Thu, 18 May 2023₩67.9t₩27.3t-₩1,096,644,647,457.0036.7x-61.9x2.5x
Sat, 15 Apr 2023₩67.3t₩27.5t-₩1,062,627,389,780.0038.3x-63.3x2.4x
Mon, 13 Mar 2023₩61.6t₩26.6t₩1.5t20.6x40.9x2.3x
Wed, 08 Feb 2023₩65.4t₩26.8t₩1.9t18.2x34.5x2.4x
Fri, 06 Jan 2023₩58.9t₩26.7t₩1.9t15.8x31.3x2.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

31.3x


Total Market Cap: ₩58.9tTotal Earnings: ₩1.9tTotal Revenue: ₩26.7tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South Korean Entertainment Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 296.6x20242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the South Korean Entertainment 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 30.8x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 297x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.1x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.8x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Entertainment industry have remained mostly flat over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 5.7% 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 and as a result, profits have held steady.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the South Korean Telecom industry?

KR Market2.59%
Telecom0.82%
Entertainment0.22%
Movies and Entertainment2.11%
Interactive Home Entertainment-1.42%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Movies and Entertainment industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 56.9%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 239.2% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Interactive Home Entertainment industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 12.6x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Movies and Entertainment industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 57% over the next 5 years.
  • However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 239% per year.
  • In contrast, the Interactive Home Entertainment industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 20% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
A352820 HYBE₩320.00k3.6%
+₩466.9b		65.5%PS5.1x
A041510 SM Entertainment₩128.00k7.8%
+₩212.9b		69.3%PE9.5x
A263750 Pearl Abyss₩37.20k2.8%
+₩61.4b		34.3%PE43.1x
A036570 NCSOFT₩201.50k1.6%
+₩60.1b		10.0%PE11.4x
A035900 JYP Entertainment₩71.10k1.6%
+₩36.4b		1.7%PE14.8x

Latest News

A263750
₩37,200.00
Pearl Abyss
7D
2.8%
1Y
34.3%

A263750: Steady Fair Value Estimate Will Support Long Term Earnings Potential

Analysts have modestly trimmed their price target on Pearl Abyss, citing slightly lower long term revenue growth and profit margin expectations, even as their fair value estimate remains steady at 47,000 KRW. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate, unchanged at ₩47,000 per share, indicating no revision to the intrinsic value assessment.
A259960
₩242,500.00
KRAFTON
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-22.4%

KRAFTON (KRX:259960) Could Easily Take On More Debt

Dec 25
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A035760
₩62,800.00
CJ ENM
7D
-2.8%
1Y
16.9%

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A251270
₩48,400.00
Netmarble
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-6.4%

A251270 Outlook Will Be Driven By Expanding Global MMORPG Engagement

Analysts have raised their price target for Netmarble from 91,000 KRW to 95,000 KRW, reflecting renewed confidence that the company can justify a higher future earnings multiple despite more conservative assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News Global launch of dark fantasy MMORPG Raven2 on mobile and PC, available in 150 countries and 16 languages, with large-scale guild battles and launch events offering Crystal rewards (Key Developments) Pre-launch campaign for Raven2, including pre-download access and a regional server structure across North America, Southeast Asia and Oceania, and Europe, plus exclusive rewards for pre-registered players (Key Developments) Raven2 update adding the Gunslinger class, a new long range DPS option, alongside limited-time growth support rewards, check-in bonuses, and special missions aimed at boosting engagement (Key Developments) Ongoing in-game events for Raven2, such as Crystal ranking contests, tax fund distributions via guild activity, and progression-based equipment rewards designed to accelerate early player growth (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value: The target price has risen moderately from ₩91,000 to ₩95,000, implying a higher valuation despite more conservative operating assumptions.
A036570
₩201,500.00
NCSOFT
7D
1.6%
1Y
10.0%

A036570 Risks Will Rise As New Game Pipeline Drives Overoptimism

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for NCSOFT from approximately $146,700 to about $170,400, citing expectations for stronger long term revenue growth. This more than offsets slightly lower profit margin assumptions and a higher projected valuation multiple.
A352820
₩320,000.00
HYBE
7D
3.6%
1Y
65.5%

A352820: Improved Profitability Assumptions Will Support A More Attractive Equity Story

Analysts have raised their price target on HYBE from ₩390,000 to ₩420,000, citing expectations for stronger top line growth, improved profitability, and a lower perceived risk profile. This is seen as supporting a richer fundamental outlook despite a more moderate future earnings multiple.
A181710
₩28,600.00
NHN
7D
-2.9%
1Y
62.0%

A181710: Share Repurchases Will Support Stable Outlook And Fairly Valued Prospects

Analysts have slightly raised their price target on NHN to ₩30,975, reflecting modestly lower discount rate and future P/E assumptions while maintaining their core views on revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News Board of Directors authorizes a new share buyback plan on October 23, 2025, signaling continued commitment to shareholder returns (Key Developments) NHN announces a share repurchase program of up to 478,784 shares, aiming to enhance shareholder value and stabilize the stock price, with expiry set for January 23, 2026 (Key Developments) From October 23, 2025 to December 8, 2025, NHN completes the repurchase of 420,562 shares, or 1.35% of outstanding shares, for KRW 12,831.39 million under the authorized buyback (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at ₩30,975, indicating no revision to the intrinsic value estimate.
A041510
₩128,000.00
SM Entertainment
7D
7.8%
1Y
69.3%
A473980
₩26,200.00
Knowmerce
7D
10.1%
1Y
27.2%
A112040
₩25,300.00
WemadeLtd
7D
-2.9%
1Y
-28.0%

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A462870
₩35,550.00
SHIFT UP
7D
-4.0%
1Y
-43.9%

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A066430
₩1,732.00
I-ROBOTICSCo.Ltd
7D
19.4%
1Y
220.7%
A122870
₩64,700.00
YG Entertainment
7D
1.9%
1Y
41.3%

YG Entertainment Inc. (KOSDAQ:122870) Shares May Have Slumped 30% But Getting In Cheap Is Still Unlikely

Dec 01
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A035900
₩71,100.00
JYP Entertainment
7D
1.6%
1Y
1.7%
A403850
₩24,550.00
Pinkfong Company
7D
-11.4%
1Y
n/a
A293490
₩15,100.00
Kakao Games
7D
-2.6%
1Y
-7.8%