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South Korean (KOSPI) Entertainment Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 16, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies85
  • 7D3.1%
  • 3M6.8%
  • 1Y4.2%
  • YTD-0.007%

Over the last 7 days, the Entertainment industry has risen 3.1%, driven by gains from KRAFTON of 8.2%. Meanwhile, YG Entertainment actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 8.6% in the last week. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 4.2%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 42% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 16 Mar 2026₩60.8t₩31.8t₩1.3t13.4x45.7x1.9x
Wed, 11 Feb 2026₩63.2t₩31.5t₩1.9t14.3x33.9x2x
Fri, 09 Jan 2026₩58.1t₩31.5t₩1.9t12.9x31.2x1.8x
Sun, 07 Dec 2025₩57.2t₩31.5t₩1.9t13.6x30.9x1.8x
Tue, 04 Nov 2025₩62.9t₩30.6t₩530.3b16.5x118.6x2.1x
Thu, 02 Oct 2025₩61.1t₩30.6t₩530.3b17x115.3x2x
Sat, 30 Aug 2025₩63.2t₩30.6t₩469.3b16.5x134.8x2.1x
Mon, 28 Jul 2025₩63.2t₩30.2t₩903.1b19x70x2.1x
Wed, 25 Jun 2025₩70.7t₩29.9t₩758.8b22.1x93.2x2.4x
Fri, 23 May 2025₩63.9t₩29.6t₩409.7b25.6x155.9x2.2x
Sun, 20 Apr 2025₩59.4t₩29.6t₩485.6b25.9x122.3x2x
Tue, 18 Mar 2025₩58.3t₩28.8t₩196.2b29.7x297.3x2x
Thu, 13 Feb 2025₩59.0t₩28.8t-₩476,995,604,345.0026.9x-123.6x2.1x
Sat, 11 Jan 2025₩56.7t₩28.7t-₩474,110,542,235.0026.6x-119.6x2x
Mon, 09 Dec 2024₩56.1t₩20.7t₩131.9b24.9x425x2.7x
Wed, 06 Nov 2024₩58.6t₩28.5t₩403.5b18x145.2x2.1x
Fri, 04 Oct 2024₩55.6t₩28.5t₩403.5b18.6x137.8x2x
Sun, 01 Sep 2024₩56.3t₩28.5t₩395.7b19.4x142.4x2x
Tue, 30 Jul 2024₩55.6t₩28.1t-₩39,487,500,642.0019.4x-1409.1x2x
Thu, 27 Jun 2024₩52.7t₩28.1t-₩66,218,830,602.0019.9x-796.3x1.9x
Sat, 25 May 2024₩54.1t₩27.7t-₩123,467,230,805.0021.5x-438x1.9x
Mon, 22 Apr 2024₩52.3t₩27.7t-₩64,977,179,835.0019.5x-804.1x1.9x
Wed, 20 Mar 2024₩52.5t₩27.9t-₩194,849,064,198.0026.2x-269.3x1.9x
Fri, 16 Feb 2024₩55.3t₩27.9t-₩579,078,525,228.0025.4x-95.5x2x
Sun, 14 Jan 2024₩56.2t₩28.2t-₩718,683,866,906.0031.4x-78.1x2x
Tue, 12 Dec 2023₩58.0t₩28.3t-₩717,669,876,906.0037x-80.8x2.1x
Thu, 09 Nov 2023₩56.1t₩28.1t-₩1,003,611,767,243.0033.2x-55.9x2x
Sat, 07 Oct 2023₩51.5t₩28.1t-₩1,002,861,767,618.0030.3x-51.3x1.8x
Mon, 04 Sep 2023₩55.9t₩28.0t-₩1,008,986,751,318.0030.1x-55.4x2x
Wed, 02 Aug 2023₩60.4t₩27.9t-₩923,602,446,351.0033.7x-65.4x2.2x
Fri, 30 Jun 2023₩62.2t₩27.9t-₩922,476,139,438.0032.9x-67.5x2.2x
Sun, 28 May 2023₩64.5t₩27.7t-₩969,127,889,028.0040.3x-66.6x2.3x
Tue, 25 Apr 2023₩64.6t₩27.5t-₩1,062,627,389,780.0036.8x-60.8x2.3x
Thu, 23 Mar 2023₩61.9t₩26.9t₩1.1t21x54.6x2.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

54.6x


Total Market Cap: ₩61.9tTotal Earnings: ₩1.1tTotal Revenue: ₩26.9tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South Korean Entertainment Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 296.5x202420252026
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 45.7x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 296x.
  • 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 6.0% 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 and as a result, profits have held steady.

Industry Trends

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

KR Market-1.56%
Telecom0.18%
Entertainment3.15%
Interactive Home Entertainment5.25%
Movies and Entertainment0.76%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Interactive Home Entertainment industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 12.3x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 24.5%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 58.9% per year.
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 110% per year.
  • In contrast, the Interactive Home Entertainment industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 25% 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₩244.50k8.2%
+₩825.8b		-31.3%PE14.9x
A263750 Pearl Abyss₩65.80k11.9%
+₩429.9b		110.6%PE76.2x
A352820 HYBE₩361.50k2.4%
+₩371.9b		55.8%PS5.8x
A036570 NCSOFT₩228.50k6.5%
+₩271.5b		38.7%PE13x
A181710 NHN₩39.10k6.8%
+₩78.1b		115.8%PS0.5x

Latest News

A259960
₩244,500.00
KRAFTON
7D
8.2%
1Y
-31.3%
A293490
₩13,730.00
Kakao Games
7D
2.6%
1Y
-12.0%

Global AAA Pipeline And AI Adoption Will Reshape This Gaming Publisher’s Long-Term Earnings Profile

Catalysts About Kakao Games Kakao Games develops and publishes online and mobile games across PC, console and smartphone platforms with a growing focus on global releases. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
A112040
₩23,000.00
WemadeLtd
7D
-1.7%
1Y
-26.2%
A253450
₩39,950.00
Studio Dragon
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-14.2%
A352820
₩361,500.00
HYBE
7D
2.4%
1Y
55.8%
A035900
₩66,700.00
JYP Entertainment
7D
2.3%
1Y
-4.4%
A035760
₩63,500.00
CJ ENM
7D
-3.8%
1Y
14.8%
A036570
₩228,500.00
NCSOFT
7D
6.5%
1Y
38.7%

A036570: Updated Cash Returns And Margin Outlook Will Sustain Balanced Opportunity And Risk

Analysts now put NCSOFT's fair value at ₩193,988, up from ₩180,029, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News NCSOFT Corporation announced an annual dividend of ₩1,150 per share, with payment scheduled for April 24, 2026 (Key Developments).
A181710
₩39,100.00
NHN
7D
6.8%
1Y
115.8%

A181710: Global Game Launch And Buyback Will Support Balanced Future Outlook

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for NHN steady at ₩36,880. The latest price target update mainly reflects a slightly higher discount rate and a marginally higher assumed future P/E multiple, rather than a change in the underlying growth or margin outlook.
A079160
₩4,920.00
CJ CGV
7D
-2.2%
1Y
-0.2%
A462870
₩30,950.00
SHIFT UP
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-45.6%
A101730
₩5,290.00
Wemade Max
7D
-5.4%
1Y
-33.2%
A263750
₩65,800.00
Pearl Abyss
7D
11.9%
1Y
110.6%

A263750: Extreme Future P/E Assumptions Will Sustain Bearish View Despite Margin Reset

Analysts have kept their Pearl Abyss fair value estimate steady at ₩20,000, with updated assumptions showing a higher revenue growth outlook, a slightly stronger profit margin and a marginally lower future P/E, supported by a modestly higher discount rate. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Kept steady at ₩20,000, indicating no change in the central valuation point.
A251270
₩54,800.00
Netmarble
7D
1.5%
1Y
36.7%

A251270: New RPG Pipeline And Dividend Policy Will Support Stronger Margins

Analysts have inched up their price target on Netmarble from about ₩70,900 to roughly ₩71,500, citing updated assumptions that include slightly higher fair value, a modestly adjusted discount rate, lower revenue growth expectations, stronger profit margin forecasts, and a marginally lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Global launch of mobile idle RPG StoneAge Idle Adventure, based on the StoneAge IP with more than 200 million players, featuring simplified systems, strategic decks of up to six Trainers and 18 Pets, and multiple PvE and PvP modes.
A041510
₩101,700.00
SM Entertainment
7D
-2.9%
1Y
11.5%
A122870
₩63,500.00
YG Entertainment
7D
-8.6%
1Y
3.6%