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South Korean (KOSPI) Entertainment Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 28, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies84
  • 7D6.2%
  • 3M4.3%
  • 1Y12.6%
  • YTD6.0%

In the last week, the Entertainment industry is up 6.2%, with KRAFTON up 14%. This means that the industry has gained 13% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 40% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 28 Jan 2026₩64.5t₩31.5t₩1.9t14.9x34.4x2x
Fri, 26 Dec 2025₩58.7t₩31.5t₩1.9t14.3x31.3x1.9x
Sun, 23 Nov 2025₩56.6t₩30.7t₩1.5t13x37.9x1.8x
Tue, 21 Oct 2025₩58.5t₩30.6t₩530.3b16.4x110.4x1.9x
Thu, 18 Sep 2025₩65.1t₩30.6t₩535.0b17.5x121.8x2.1x
Sat, 16 Aug 2025₩63.8t₩30.1t₩746.7b19.2x85.4x2.1x
Mon, 14 Jul 2025₩66.5t₩30.2t₩903.1b18.7x73.7x2.2x
Wed, 11 Jun 2025₩68.9t₩29.9t₩747.2b22.2x92.2x2.3x
Fri, 09 May 2025₩61.8t₩29.6t₩485.6b26.5x127.2x2.1x
Sun, 06 Apr 2025₩59.2t₩29.6t₩485.6b25.5x121.9x2x
Tue, 04 Mar 2025₩60.4t₩28.7t-₩282,042,224,263.0028.2x-214.1x2.1x
Thu, 30 Jan 2025₩56.6t₩28.7t-₩474,110,542,235.0026.9x-119.4x2x
Sat, 28 Dec 2024₩54.4t₩28.7t-₩474,896,629,575.0023.9x-114.5x1.9x
Mon, 25 Nov 2024₩56.2t₩28.9t-₩353,699,792,306.0021.1x-158.9x1.9x
Wed, 23 Oct 2024₩56.3t₩28.5t₩403.5b17.8x139.5x2x
Fri, 20 Sep 2024₩55.1t₩28.5t₩395.9b18.6x139.1x1.9x
Sun, 18 Aug 2024₩55.2t₩27.8t₩1.2b19.1x46394.6x2x
Tue, 16 Jul 2024₩56.7t₩28.1t-₩39,487,500,642.0020.7x-1436.2x2x
Thu, 13 Jun 2024₩51.7t₩28.1t-₩66,218,830,602.0021.9x-780.2x1.8x
Sat, 11 May 2024₩55.0t₩27.7t-₩64,977,179,835.0020.1x-846.9x2x
Mon, 08 Apr 2024₩53.7t₩27.7t-₩52,149,295,915.0020.7x-1029.8x1.9x
Wed, 06 Mar 2024₩50.6t₩27.9t-₩576,490,511,538.0024.5x-87.8x1.8x
Fri, 02 Feb 2024₩52.2t₩28.3t-₩721,973,120,766.0026.4x-72.3x1.8x
Sun, 31 Dec 2023₩56.2t₩28.2t-₩718,683,866,906.0031.9x-78.2x2x
Tue, 28 Nov 2023₩56.4t₩28.2t-₩700,633,644,538.0029x-80.6x2x
Thu, 26 Oct 2023₩51.4t₩28.1t-₩1,003,611,767,243.0029.3x-51.2x1.8x
Sat, 23 Sep 2023₩52.3t₩28.1t-₩1,002,861,767,618.0030.1x-52.2x1.9x
Mon, 21 Aug 2023₩55.3t₩28.1t-₩889,981,126,361.0027.9x-62.1x2x
Wed, 19 Jul 2023₩60.9t₩27.9t-₩922,851,139,251.0034.6x-66x2.2x
Fri, 16 Jun 2023₩66.5t₩27.9t-₩922,476,139,438.0035x-72.1x2.4x
Sun, 14 May 2023₩66.1t₩27.5t-₩1,055,679,534,988.0035.8x-62.6x2.4x
Tue, 11 Apr 2023₩63.9t₩27.5t-₩923,233,646,110.0037x-69.2x2.3x
Thu, 09 Mar 2023₩63.3t₩26.6t₩1.5t22.1x42.5x2.4x
Sat, 04 Feb 2023₩66.6t₩26.8t₩1.9t16.3x35.2x2.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

35.2x


Total Market Cap: ₩66.6tTotal Earnings: ₩1.9tTotal Revenue: ₩26.8tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South Korean Entertainment Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 296.6x202420252026
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 34.4x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 297x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.0x.
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 5.6% 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 Market4.97%
Telecom7.91%
Entertainment6.17%
Interactive Home Entertainment9.63%
Movies and Entertainment2.47%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Movies and Entertainment industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 7.1x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 62.9%, 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 12.5x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Movies and Entertainment industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 63% 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
A259960 KRAFTON₩264.00k14.0%
+₩1.5t		-23.0%PE9.5x
A263750 Pearl Abyss₩55.10k35.9%
+₩893.7b		95.7%PE63.8x
A352820 HYBE₩378.50k4.8%
+₩745.4b		70.9%PS6.1x
A251270 Netmarble₩52.70k7.3%
+₩295.0b		21.0%PE40.1x
A293490 Kakao Games₩17.20k23.1%
+₩287.3b		7.9%PS3.1x

Latest News

A079160
₩6,120.00
CJ CGV
7D
-0.3%
1Y
20.0%
A263750
₩55,100.00
Pearl Abyss
7D
35.9%
1Y
95.7%

A263750: Stable Assumptions And Margins Will Support Measured Future Upside

Analysts have kept Pearl Abyss’s fair value estimate steady at ₩47,000, with only small model tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions driving this latest price target update. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The fair value estimate is unchanged at ₩47,000, so the target price level remains the same.
A259960
₩264,000.00
KRAFTON
7D
14.0%
1Y
-23.0%

Earnings Working Against KRAFTON, Inc.'s (KRX:259960) Share Price

Jan 24
Earnings Working Against KRAFTON, Inc.'s (KRX:259960) Share Price
A352820
₩378,500.00
HYBE
7D
4.8%
1Y
70.9%

A352820: Higher Margins And P/E Assumptions Will Support Measured Future Upside

Analysts have raised their price target on HYBE from ₩368,840 to about ₩398,346, citing updated assumptions around slightly higher revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E estimates, along with a modestly lower discount rate. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Updated internal fair value estimate increased from ₩368,840 to about ₩398,346, representing a modest upward shift in the target level.
A251270
₩52,700.00
Netmarble
7D
7.3%
1Y
21.0%

A251270: Content Update Excitement Will Mask Weakening Earnings Power Ahead

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Netmarble from ₩45,000 to about ₩45,482, citing slightly adjusted assumptions for discount rates, profit margins, revenue growth, and future P/E as the drivers of this update. What's in the News Netmarble released a major content update for its brutal dark fantasy MMORPG Raven2, centered on the new Gunslinger class, described as a stylish long range DPS using revolvers and shotguns (Key Developments).
A293490
₩17,200.00
Kakao Games
7D
23.1%
1Y
7.9%
A041510
₩118,100.00
SM Entertainment
7D
8.5%
1Y
40.6%

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of SM Entertainment Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ:041510)

Jan 21
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of SM Entertainment Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ:041510)
A012170
₩1,880.00
Ascendio
7D
-8.5%
1Y
-25.7%
A204610
₩1,910.00
T3 Entertainment
7D
-1.3%
1Y
10.5%

There's No Escaping T3 Entertainment Inc.'s (KOSDAQ:204610) Muted Earnings

Jan 15
There's No Escaping T3 Entertainment Inc.'s (KOSDAQ:204610) Muted Earnings
A112040
₩32,150.00
WemadeLtd
7D
26.3%
1Y
-19.5%
A462870
₩36,300.00
SHIFT UP
7D
9.8%
1Y
-36.6%

SHIFT UP (KRX:462870) Is Investing Its Capital With Increasing Efficiency

Dec 16
SHIFT UP (KRX:462870) Is Investing Its Capital With Increasing Efficiency
A066430
₩2,470.00
I-ROBOTICSCo.Ltd
7D
-15.1%
1Y
374.1%
A078860
₩1,006.00
NS ENMLtd
7D
-6.9%
1Y
-34.1%

NS ENM Co.,Ltd.'s (KOSDAQ:078860) Business Is Trailing The Industry But Its Shares Aren't

Nov 24
NS ENM Co.,Ltd.'s (KOSDAQ:078860) Business Is Trailing The Industry But Its Shares Aren't
A322780
₩773.00
COPUS KOREA
7D
-8.4%
1Y
-9.1%
A023770
₩3,020.00
PLAYWITH KOREA
7D
-4.7%
1Y
-8.5%
A032800
₩462.00
Fantagio
7D
-5.5%
1Y
-11.2%