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High Growth Tech In South Korea Featuring 3 Promising Stocks

KOSE:A020150
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The South Korea stock market has finished lower in two straight sessions, plunging more than 100 points or 3.9 percent along the way. The KOSPI now rests just above the 2,580-point plateau although it may see mild support on Thursday. In light of this volatility, identifying high-growth tech stocks with strong fundamentals and innovative potential becomes crucial for investors seeking to navigate these uncertain times effectively.

Top 10 High Growth Tech Companies In South Korea

NameRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthGrowth Rating
Seojin SystemLtd33.61%52.05%★★★★★★
IMLtd21.80%111.43%★★★★★★
Bioneer23.53%97.58%★★★★★★
FLITTO32.60%106.82%★★★★★★
ALTEOGEN64.22%99.46%★★★★★★
NEXON Games29.65%66.96%★★★★★★
Park Systems23.64%35.66%★★★★★★
Devsisters25.46%63.02%★★★★★★
AmosenseLtd24.04%71.97%★★★★★★
UTI114.97%134.61%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 48 stocks from our KRX High Growth Tech and AI Stocks screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

WemadeLtd (KOSDAQ:A112040)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Wemade Co., Ltd. develops and publishes games in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩1.09 trillion.

Operations: Wemade Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily through the development and publishing of games in South Korea and international markets. The company focuses on leveraging its gaming portfolio to drive growth and expand its market presence globally.

WemadeLtd. is making significant strides with its WEMIX blockchain ecosystem, focusing on dApps, GameFi, DAOs, DeFi, and NFTs. Despite a net loss of ₩51.60 billion in Q2 2024, the company's revenue grew to ₩332.70 billion for the same period. R&D expenses have been substantial but strategic; investing heavily in innovation has positioned Wemade to capitalize on future growth opportunities within the blockchain gaming sector. Revenue is forecasted to grow at 11.1% annually while earnings are expected to increase by 107.94% per year over the next three years.

KOSDAQ:A112040 Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Sep 2024
KOSDAQ:A112040 Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Sep 2024

Lotte Energy Materials (KOSE:A020150)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Lotte Energy Materials Corporation produces and sells elecfoils in Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩1.83 trillion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its manufacturing sector, which contributes ₩768.85 billion, and its service sector, adding ₩218.48 billion.

Lotte Energy Materials is making notable advancements in the tech sector, particularly with its focus on energy storage solutions. The company's earnings are forecasted to grow by 53.7% annually, significantly outpacing the broader market's expected growth of 29.1%. Revenue is also expected to rise at a robust rate of 16.3% per year, surpassing South Korea's market average of 10.7%. Strategic R&D investments have been substantial; for instance, ₩36.7 billion was allocated in the last fiscal year alone to drive innovation and maintain competitive edge in this high-growth industry segment.

KOSE:A020150 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
KOSE:A020150 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

Solum (KOSE:A248070)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Solum Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets power modules, digital tuners, and electronic shelf labels to customers in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩971.86 billion.

Operations: Solum Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its ICT Business and Electronic Components Division, with the latter contributing ₩1.16 billion. The company's market cap stands at ₩971.86 billion.

Solum's earnings are projected to grow at 36.8% annually, outpacing the South Korean market's 29.1%. Revenue growth is expected at 13.9% per year, faster than the market average of 10.7%. The company has committed ₩36.7 billion to R&D in the last fiscal year, emphasizing innovation in its tech solutions segment. Recently, Solum announced a share repurchase program worth ₩20 billion to enhance shareholder value and stabilize stock prices through August 2025.

KOSE:A248070 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
KOSE:A248070 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

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