Investing IdeasBrowse All StocksMarkets
Have your own idea? Try our Stock Screener
Header cover image

South Korean (KOSPI) Market Analysis & Valuation

UpdatedJan 13, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies2693
  • 7D3.2%
  • 3M27.9%
  • 1Y79.3%
  • YTD6.5%

Over the last 7 days, the market has risen 3.2%, driven by gains of 7.8% in the Industrials sector. As for the past 12 months, the market is up 79%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 34% annually.

Trending IndustriesOil and GasBiotechSoftware

Market Valuation and Performance

Has the South Korean Market valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 13 Jan 2026₩4212.4t₩3879.5t₩191.6t13.5x22x1.1x
Thu, 11 Dec 2025₩3782.1t₩3881.2t₩192.0t13.5x19.7x1x
Sat, 08 Nov 2025₩3587.8t₩3824.5t₩184.8t14x19.4x0.9x
Mon, 06 Oct 2025₩3256.7t₩3818.8t₩172.8t15x18.8x0.9x
Wed, 03 Sep 2025₩2916.4t₩3787.7t₩175.4t14.2x16.6x0.8x
Fri, 01 Aug 2025₩2972.9t₩3765.9t₩180.9t13.4x16.4x0.8x
Sun, 29 Jun 2025₩2798.6t₩3764.5t₩176.3t13x15.9x0.7x
Tue, 27 May 2025₩2447.3t₩3727.9t₩176.6t12x13.9x0.7x
Thu, 24 Apr 2025₩2356.0t₩3695.8t₩166.7t11.7x14.1x0.6x
Sat, 22 Mar 2025₩2447.9t₩3638.7t₩164.4t12.1x14.9x0.7x
Mon, 17 Feb 2025₩2320.0t₩3599.4t₩153.7t12.1x15.1x0.6x
Wed, 15 Jan 2025₩2314.1t₩3635.3t₩149.0t11.8x15.5x0.6x
Fri, 13 Dec 2024₩2289.3t₩3636.3t₩148.8t11.3x15.4x0.6x
Sun, 10 Nov 2024₩2370.9t₩3582.0t₩146.9t11.2x16.1x0.7x
Tue, 08 Oct 2024₩2429.7t₩3580.6t₩141.3t11.6x17.2x0.7x
Thu, 05 Sep 2024₩2387.6t₩3564.0t₩142.8t11.5x16.7x0.7x
Sat, 03 Aug 2024₩2480.8t₩3557.5t₩130.1t11.9x19.1x0.7x
Mon, 01 Jul 2024₩2598.5t₩3534.2t₩119.8t12.6x21.7x0.7x
Wed, 29 May 2024₩2540.4t₩3526.5t₩115.1t13x22.1x0.7x
Fri, 26 Apr 2024₩2457.6t₩3515.1t₩105.7t13x23.2x0.7x
Sun, 24 Mar 2024₩2571.1t₩3521.4t₩103.5t14.1x24.9x0.7x
Tue, 20 Feb 2024₩2490.9t₩3618.7t₩91.1t14.4x27.3x0.7x
Thu, 18 Jan 2024₩2297.6t₩3637.0t₩105.7t14.3x21.7x0.6x
Sat, 16 Dec 2023₩2390.6t₩3643.1t₩104.5t14.3x22.9x0.7x
Mon, 13 Nov 2023₩2231.6t₩3678.4t₩108.6t12.8x20.5x0.6x
Wed, 11 Oct 2023₩2225.0t₩3649.9t₩106.6t12.8x20.9x0.6x
Fri, 08 Sep 2023₩2384.0t₩3651.5t₩108.1t13.8x22.1x0.7x
Sun, 06 Aug 2023₩2427.3t₩3692.1t₩124.8t13.9x19.5x0.7x
Tue, 04 Jul 2023₩2415.3t₩3669.5t₩133.6t14.6x18.1x0.7x
Thu, 01 Jun 2023₩2369.0t₩3657.4t₩132.8t14.1x17.8x0.6x
Sat, 29 Apr 2023₩2301.3t₩3603.6t₩157.3t13.5x14.6x0.6x
Mon, 27 Mar 2023₩2214.8t₩3631.3t₩161.4t12.8x13.7x0.6x
Wed, 22 Feb 2023₩2242.8t₩3627.1t₩185.8t12.1x12.1x0.6x
Fri, 20 Jan 2023₩2140.6t₩3522.3t₩168.8t11.4x12.7x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

12.7x


Total Market Cap: ₩2140.6tTotal Earnings: ₩168.8tTotal Revenue: ₩3522.3tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
South Korean Market Price to Earnings3Y Average 18.3x202420252026
Current Market PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the South Korean market, and appear confident in strong long term growth rates.
  • The market is trading at a PE ratio of 22.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 18.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for South Korean listed companies have grown 4.3% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 3.3% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Sector Trends

Which sectors have driven the changes within the South Korean Market?

KR Market3.16%
Industrials7.76%
Consumer Discretionary6.68%
Energy6.20%
Tech2.43%
Utilities1.70%
Healthcare1.63%
Information Technology0%0
Financials0%0
Health Care0%0
Industrials0%0
Real Estate-0.24%
Materials-0.52%
Telecom-1.22%
Financials-1.37%
Consumer Staples-2.26%
Sector PE
  • Investors favour the Healthcare sector the most for future growth even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 276x.
    • The market's confidence is likely because analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 34.4%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 2.1% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Energy sector, expecting annual earnings growth of 79% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 63% per year.
  • In contrast, the Real Estate sector is expected to see its earnings decline by 2.9% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuationSector
A000660 SK hynix₩749.00k7.6%
+₩36.6t		285.5%PE14.5xTech
A005380 Hyundai Motor₩367.00k20.5%
+₩16.3t		66.8%PE10.4xConsumer Discretionary
A012450 Hanwha Aerospace₩1.21m19.8%
+₩10.3t		206.4%PE23.8xIndustrials
A329180 HD Hyundai Heavy IndustriesLtd₩604.00k17.7%
+₩9.6t		95.2%PE49xIndustrials
A042660 Hanwha Ocean₩145.70k23.6%
+₩8.5t		222.7%PE37.5xIndustrials
See more

Market Insights

Header cover image
Which Markets Will Sink or Swim in 2026? 🌍
Richard Bowman avatar
Richard Bowman
|
|
What research teams agree on – and where they don’t – heading into 2026.
Continue reading
Three Sectors Expected to Rally in 2026 📈
Last Week

Three Sectors Expected to Rally in 2026 📈

Latest News

A012330
₩450,500.00
Hyundai MobisLtd
7D
23.1%
1Y
77.7%
A000660
₩737,500.00
SK hynix
7D
1.6%
1Y
278.2%
A042660
₩149,300.00
Hanwha Ocean
7D
24.6%
1Y
211.4%

Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd.'s (KRX:042660) 28% Price Boost Is Out Of Tune With Earnings

Jan 12
Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd.'s (KRX:042660) 28% Price Boost Is Out Of Tune With Earnings
A035720
₩59,000.00
Kakao
7D
-7.5%
1Y
60.1%
A005380
₩405,500.00
Hyundai Motor
7D
31.7%
1Y
82.7%

A005380: Physical AI And Hydrogen Investments Will Shape Balanced Outlook Despite Legal Risks

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Hyundai Motor to ₩360,606 from roughly ₩323,433, citing updated assumptions for profit margin and future P/E, along with a slightly different revenue growth outlook. What's in the News Hyundai Motor Group outlined a broad AI Robotics Strategy at CES 2026 focused on human centered Physical AI, including co working robots in manufacturing, integration with Boston Dynamics, and plans for a Physical AI Application Center and a new robot manufacturing and foundry plant (Key Developments).
A005930
₩137,900.00
Samsung Electronics
7D
-0.7%
1Y
155.8%

A005930: AI Optimism Will Eventually Expose Margin Pressure In Chip Upswing

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Samsung Electronics from ₩90,533.46 to ₩82,645.91 as they recalibrate assumptions around profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple, while keeping revenue growth expectations and the discount rate broadly in line. Analyst Commentary Recent changes to the fair value estimate for Samsung Electronics highlight that some inputs in analysts' models, such as profit margins and the assumed future P/E multiple, are under review rather than locked in.
A055550
₩78,300.00
Shinhan Financial Group
7D
-2.7%
1Y
58.2%

A055550: Share Buyback And Lower Risk Assumptions Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have raised their price target on Shinhan Financial Group to ₩108,000 from ₩106,000, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that they believe better reflect the company’s current profile. What's in the News Shinhan Financial Group changed its external auditor, with Samjong KPMG serving as auditor for FY2023 to FY2025 and Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers appointed for FY2026 to FY2028 (company disclosure).
A329180
₩639,000.00
HD Hyundai Heavy IndustriesLtd
7D
16.2%
1Y
107.1%

A329180: Naval Partnerships And Efficiency Technologies Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for HD Hyundai Heavy IndustriesLtd from ₩693,590.91 to approximately ₩700,826.09, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. What's in the News Climeon has completed commissioning of all HeatPower 300 systems on a six vessel series of energy efficient container ships built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, with all systems reported as fully operational and several vessels already in commercial service using the technology (Key Developments).
A207940
₩1,915,000.00
Samsung BiologicsLtd
7D
11.3%
1Y
21.6%
A012450
₩1,287,000.00
Hanwha Aerospace
7D
25.9%
1Y
225.4%
A272210
₩89,900.00
Hanwha Systems
7D
49.1%
1Y
261.0%
A032830
₩158,800.00
Samsung Life Insurance
7D
-4.0%
1Y
69.8%
A402340
₩423,500.00
SK Square
7D
-2.0%
1Y
372.1%
A000810
₩474,000.00
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance
7D
-4.2%
1Y
32.2%

A000810: Stable Margins And P/E Will Support A More Optimistic Outlook

Analysts have kept their price target for Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance broadly unchanged at ₩550,400, citing relatively stable assumptions around the discount rate, revenue outlook, profit margin, and forward P/E as the basis for maintaining their view. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate was kept unchanged at ₩550,400, indicating no adjustment in the assessed intrinsic value per share.
A042700
₩172,800.00
HANMI Semiconductor
7D
-5.9%
1Y
62.3%
A138040
₩102,800.00
Meritz Financial Group
7D
-5.1%
1Y
-5.9%