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South Korean (KOSPI) Entertainment Industry Analysis
UpdatedJan 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies85
- 7D-4.9%
- 3M-7.4%
- 1Y-0.2%
- YTD-4.9%
Over the last 7 days, the Entertainment industry has dropped 4.9%, driven by KRAFTON declining 4.1%. Over the last year, the industry has been flat overall. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 38% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South Korean Entertainment Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 13 Jan 2026 | ₩58.5t | ₩31.5t | ₩1.9t | 12.7x | 31.4x | 1.9x |
| Thu, 11 Dec 2025 | ₩56.9t | ₩31.5t | ₩1.9t | 13.3x | 30.8x | 1.8x |
| Sat, 08 Nov 2025 | ₩57.9t | ₩30.6t | ₩530.3b | 14.7x | 109.1x | 1.9x |
| Mon, 06 Oct 2025 | ₩60.8t | ₩30.6t | ₩530.3b | 16.9x | 114.6x | 2x |
| Wed, 03 Sep 2025 | ₩62.6t | ₩30.6t | ₩535.0b | 16.3x | 117x | 2x |
| Fri, 01 Aug 2025 | ₩63.0t | ₩30.2t | ₩903.1b | 18.5x | 69.7x | 2.1x |
| Sun, 29 Jun 2025 | ₩68.1t | ₩30.2t | ₩900.7b | 19.1x | 75.6x | 2.3x |
| Tue, 27 May 2025 | ₩64.3t | ₩29.8t | ₩665.0b | 21.5x | 96.8x | 2.2x |
| Thu, 24 Apr 2025 | ₩58.5t | ₩29.6t | ₩485.6b | 26.2x | 120.6x | 2x |
| Sat, 22 Mar 2025 | ₩56.5t | ₩29.0t | ₩275.0b | 20.8x | 205.3x | 1.9x |
| Mon, 17 Feb 2025 | ₩58.3t | ₩28.8t | -₩284,760,036,053.00 | 26.8x | -204.6x | 2x |
| Wed, 15 Jan 2025 | ₩57.2t | ₩28.7t | -₩464,610,961,695.00 | 26.4x | -123.2x | 2x |
| Fri, 13 Dec 2024 | ₩57.2t | ₩28.7t | -₩474,896,629,575.00 | 24.6x | -120.4x | 2x |
| Sun, 10 Nov 2024 | ₩56.7t | ₩28.5t | ₩403.5b | 18.5x | 140.5x | 2x |
| Tue, 08 Oct 2024 | ₩56.2t | ₩28.5t | ₩403.5b | 19.4x | 139.3x | 2x |
| Thu, 05 Sep 2024 | ₩53.0t | ₩28.5t | ₩395.2b | 18.3x | 134.1x | 1.9x |
| Sat, 03 Aug 2024 | ₩55.9t | ₩28.1t | -₩39,487,500,642.00 | 19.5x | -1415.6x | 2x |
| Mon, 01 Jul 2024 | ₩52.6t | ₩28.1t | -₩66,218,830,602.00 | 20.2x | -794.2x | 1.9x |
| Wed, 29 May 2024 | ₩52.7t | ₩28.0t | -₩82,178,597,015.00 | 21.9x | -641.5x | 1.9x |
| Fri, 26 Apr 2024 | ₩50.3t | ₩27.7t | -₩64,977,179,835.00 | 19.6x | -774.1x | 1.8x |
| Sun, 24 Mar 2024 | ₩52.6t | ₩27.8t | -₩297,373,987,590.00 | 21.3x | -177x | 1.9x |
| Tue, 20 Feb 2024 | ₩54.7t | ₩27.9t | -₩579,078,525,228.00 | 26.2x | -94.4x | 2x |
| Thu, 18 Jan 2024 | ₩51.5t | ₩28.2t | -₩718,683,866,906.00 | 30.9x | -71.7x | 1.8x |
| Sat, 16 Dec 2023 | ₩56.8t | ₩28.3t | -₩717,669,876,906.00 | 30.9x | -79.2x | 2x |
| Mon, 13 Nov 2023 | ₩55.4t | ₩28.0t | -₩1,003,557,703,843.00 | 32.9x | -55.2x | 2x |
| Wed, 11 Oct 2023 | ₩50.7t | ₩28.1t | -₩1,002,861,767,618.00 | 27.9x | -50.6x | 1.8x |
| Fri, 08 Sep 2023 | ₩54.9t | ₩28.0t | -₩1,008,986,751,318.00 | 29.3x | -54.4x | 2x |
| Sun, 06 Aug 2023 | ₩60.1t | ₩27.9t | -₩965,327,531,551.00 | 32.8x | -62.3x | 2.2x |
| Tue, 04 Jul 2023 | ₩62.6t | ₩27.9t | -₩922,476,139,438.00 | 33.6x | -67.8x | 2.2x |
| Thu, 01 Jun 2023 | ₩65.5t | ₩27.8t | -₩970,638,904,808.00 | 43.8x | -67.5x | 2.4x |
| Sat, 29 Apr 2023 | ₩66.0t | ₩27.5t | -₩1,062,627,389,780.00 | 36.3x | -62.1x | 2.4x |
| Mon, 27 Mar 2023 | ₩61.4t | ₩27.5t | -₩354,854,026,452.00 | 23.3x | -173x | 2.2x |
| Wed, 22 Feb 2023 | ₩65.6t | ₩26.6t | ₩1.7t | 22.5x | 37.5x | 2.5x |
| Fri, 20 Jan 2023 | ₩62.5t | ₩26.7t | ₩1.9t | 16.4x | 33.2x | 2.3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
33.2x
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 31.0x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 297x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.0x 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 Market | 5.75% | |
| Telecom | -2.47% | |
| Entertainment | -4.94% | |
| Interactive Home Entertainment | -3.59% | |
| Movies and Entertainment | -6.40% | |
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 59.1%, 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 59% 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?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A036570 NCSOFT | ₩223.50k | 4.4% +₩184.2b | 23.3% | PE12.7x | |
| A263750 Pearl Abyss | ₩39.10k | 3.7% +₩86.0b | 39.1% | PE45.3x | |
| A253450 Studio Dragon | ₩45.40k | 6.6% +₩84.2b | 18.2% | PE72.6x | |
| A112040 WemadeLtd | ₩28.00k | 7.7% +₩67.6b | -26.7% | PE4.5x | |
| A122870 YG Entertainment | ₩68.20k | 4.8% +₩57.5b | 44.0% | PE25.1x |
