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South Korean (KOSPI) Telecom Services and Carriers Industry Analysis
UpdatedSep 16, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies6
- 7D-0.6%
- 3M2.0%
- 1Y29.6%
- YTD24.2%
The Telecom Services and Carriers is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but LG Uplus has stood out, gaining 3.2%. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 30% over the past 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 13% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South Korean Telecom Services and Carriers Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 16 Sep 2025 | ₩19.6t | ₩43.3t | ₩1.4t | 19.5x | 14.2x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 14 Aug 2025 | ₩20.2t | ₩42.1t | ₩1.0t | 21.9x | 20.2x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 12 Jul 2025 | ₩20.8t | ₩42.1t | ₩1.0t | 23.3x | 20.8x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 09 Jun 2025 | ₩18.5t | ₩42.1t | ₩999.3b | 19.3x | 18.5x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 07 May 2025 | ₩19.0t | ₩41.7t | ₩831.1b | 24.2x | 22.8x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 04 Apr 2025 | ₩17.1t | ₩41.7t | ₩831.1b | 23.4x | 20.5x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 02 Mar 2025 | ₩16.8t | ₩41.8t | ₩1.0t | 19.8x | 16.4x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 28 Jan 2025 | ₩16.5t | ₩41.8t | ₩1.7t | 15x | 9.8x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 26 Dec 2024 | ₩16.7t | ₩41.8t | ₩1.7t | 14.9x | 9.9x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 23 Nov 2024 | ₩16.3t | ₩41.8t | ₩1.7t | 9.4x | 9.5x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 21 Oct 2024 | ₩15.5t | ₩41.7t | ₩1.6t | 10.3x | 9.7x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 18 Sep 2024 | ₩15.3t | ₩41.2t | ₩1.6t | 11.7x | 9.3x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 16 Aug 2024 | ₩14.1t | ₩41.6t | ₩1.7t | 8.8x | 8.3x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 14 Jul 2024 | ₩14.0t | ₩41.6t | ₩1.7t | 8.4x | 8.2x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 11 Jun 2024 | ₩13.9t | ₩41.6t | ₩1.7t | 8.3x | 8.1x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 09 May 2024 | ₩13.9t | ₩41.3t | ₩1.7t | 8.8x | 8.4x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 06 Apr 2024 | ₩14.0t | ₩41.4t | ₩1.7t | 8.8x | 8.4x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 04 Mar 2024 | ₩15.1t | ₩41.2t | ₩1.7t | 9.7x | 8.7x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 31 Jan 2024 | ₩14.1t | ₩41.0t | ₩1.9t | 7.3x | 7.3x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 29 Dec 2023 | ₩13.9t | ₩41.0t | ₩1.9t | 7.2x | 7.2x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 26 Nov 2023 | ₩13.5t | ₩41.0t | ₩1.9t | 10.9x | 7x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 24 Oct 2023 | ₩13.4t | ₩40.7t | ₩2.0t | 12.6x | 6.8x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 21 Sep 2023 | ₩13.5t | ₩40.7t | ₩2.0t | 12.5x | 6.9x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 19 Aug 2023 | ₩13.4t | ₩40.7t | ₩1.9t | 7.4x | 7.2x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 17 Jul 2023 | ₩12.8t | ₩40.4t | ₩1.8t | 8.4x | 7.1x | 0.3x |
| Wed, 14 Jun 2023 | ₩13.2t | ₩40.4t | ₩1.8t | 8.6x | 7.4x | 0.3x |
| Fri, 12 May 2023 | ₩13.2t | ₩40.2t | ₩1.9t | 8.8x | 6.9x | 0.3x |
| Sun, 09 Apr 2023 | ₩13.0t | ₩40.2t | ₩1.9t | 8.9x | 6.8x | 0.3x |
| Tue, 07 Mar 2023 | ₩13.1t | ₩40.2t | ₩1.8t | 10.2x | 7.1x | 0.3x |
| Thu, 02 Feb 2023 | ₩14.0t | ₩40.2t | ₩2.0t | 9x | 7x | 0.3x |
| Sat, 31 Dec 2022 | ₩13.8t | ₩40.2t | ₩2.0t | 8.3x | 6.9x | 0.3x |
| Mon, 28 Nov 2022 | ₩14.7t | ₩40.2t | ₩2.0t | 8.8x | 7.3x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 26 Oct 2022 | ₩14.0t | ₩39.9t | ₩2.1t | 7.9x | 6.8x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 23 Sep 2022 | ₩14.1t | ₩39.9t | ₩2.1t | 8.3x | 6.8x | 0.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
6.8x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the South Korean Telecom industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 14.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 6.8x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.43x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Telecom industry have declined 12% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 2.8% 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, which has decreased profits.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the South Korean Telecom industry?
| KR Market | 5.60% | |
| Telecom | 2.14% | |
| Telecom Services and Carriers | -0.58% | |
| Alternative Carriers | 4.47% | |
| Integrated Telecom Services | -0.70% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Alternative Carriers industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 17.4x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 32.9%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 36.8% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Integrated Telecom Services industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 8.5x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Alternative Carriers industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 33% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 37% per year.
- In contrast, the Integrated Telecom Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 12% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A032640 LG Uplus | ₩14.91k | 3.2% +₩197.7b | 49.1% | PE13.8x | |
| A093320 KINX | ₩91.10k | 4.7% +₩19.8b | 28.7% | PE27.5x | |
| A006490 Inscobee | ₩780.00 | 4.0% +₩3.7b | -42.4% | PS0.9x | |
| A036630 Sejong Telecom | ₩5.30k | 2.3% +₩2.3b | 3.5% | PS0.3x | |
| A067010 ECSTELECOM | ₩2.66k | 1.0% +₩272.2m | -7.5% | PE25.2x |
