HYBE Co., Ltd.

KOSE:A352820 Stock Report

Market Cap: ₩9.6t

HYBE Management

Management criteria checks 1/4

HYBE's CEO is Jason Jaesang Lee, appointed in Jan 2024, has a tenure of 2.42 years. directly owns 0.005% of the company’s shares, worth ₩456.38M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.4 years and 1.4 years respectively.

Key information

Jason Jaesang Lee

Chief executive officer

n/a

Total compensation

CEO salary percentagen/a
CEO tenure2.4yrs
CEO ownership0.005%
Management average tenure2.4yrs
Board average tenure1.4yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update Jun 04

A352820: Share Repurchase Plan Will Support Future Compensation Driven Upside Potential

Analysts now see HYBE's fair value price target at ₩323,860.83, slightly lower than the prior ₩324,956.31. This reflects adjusted assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, while keeping the overall outlook broadly consistent.
Narrative Update May 21

A352820: Share Repurchase And Content Distribution Will Support Future Repricing Potential

Analysts have revised their price target for HYBE from about ₩511,989 to roughly ₩459,400, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly lower fair value along with adjusted views on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels. What's in the News HYBE Co., Ltd.
Narrative Update May 04

A352820: Share Repurchase Program Will Support Future Upside Potential

HYBE's implied fair value price target has been revised from ₩388,288 to ₩324,956 as analysts update their assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples. What's in the News HYBE's Board of Directors authorized a share buyback plan on February 12, 2026, signaling an intention to repurchase stock under a defined program (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Apr 20

A352820: Share Repurchase Plan Will Support Future Repricing Potential

Analysts have slightly trimmed their HYBE fair value estimate from ₩519,480.88 to ₩511,988.62 as they update assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, and use these revised inputs to refresh their overall price target framework. What's in the News The Board of Directors of HYBE Co., Ltd.
Narrative Update Apr 06

A352820: Share Repurchase Plan Will Support Equity Rerating Potential

Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for HYBE from ₩500,000 to about ₩519,481. This change reflects updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions.
Narrative Update Mar 22

A352820: Share Repurchase And Higher Profit Margins Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for HYBE from around ₩377,000 to about ₩388,000 per share. They cite updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E as the key drivers of the new price target framework.
Narrative Update Mar 07

A352820: Higher Margin Outlook And Buyback Program Will Support Equity Re rating

Analysts have raised their HYBE price target from ₩420,000 to ₩500,000, citing expectations for a higher profit margin and a richer future P/E multiple, while also factoring in a slightly higher discount rate and more moderate revenue growth assumptions. What's in the News HYBE announced a share repurchase program to buy back up to 546,120 shares, with the stated purpose of securing financial resources for performance compensation for executives and employees, and an expiration date of April 13, 2026 (company announcement).
Narrative Update Feb 21

A352820: Share Repurchase And Improved Margins Will Support Balanced Future Outlook

Analysts now see higher upside for HYBE, lifting their fair value estimate from ₩334,513.75 to ₩377,070.90 as they factor in a slightly lower discount rate, more conservative revenue growth, higher profit margin assumptions, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News HYBE Co., Ltd.
Narrative Update Feb 07

A352820: Higher Growth Assumptions And Lower Discount Rate Will Support Balanced Outlook

Analysts now place HYBE's fair value at ₩334,513.75, up from ₩243,783.99, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth of 26.91%, a profit margin of 11.70%, a discount rate of 9.12% and a future P/E of 28.00x. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The updated estimate has moved from ₩243,783.99 to ₩334,513.75, reflecting a higher implied valuation per share.
Narrative Update Jan 24

A352820: Higher Margins And P/E Assumptions Will Support Measured Future Upside

Analysts have raised their price target on HYBE from ₩368,840 to about ₩398,346, citing updated assumptions around slightly higher revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E estimates, along with a modestly lower discount rate. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Updated internal fair value estimate increased from ₩368,840 to about ₩398,346, representing a modest upward shift in the target level.
Narrative Update Jan 09

A352820: Firmer Profitability Outlook Will Support A More Compelling Equity Story

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for HYBE steady at ₩420,000, while fine tuning assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to reflect updated views on the company’s earnings power and risk profile. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: Kept steady at ₩420,000, indicating no change in the central valuation anchor used in the model.
Analysis Article Jan 07

HYBE (KRX:352820) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? In a perfect world, we'd...
Narrative Update Dec 25

A352820: Improved Profitability Assumptions Will Support A More Attractive Equity Story

Analysts have raised their price target on HYBE from ₩390,000 to ₩420,000, citing expectations for stronger top line growth, improved profitability, and a lower perceived risk profile. This is seen as supporting a richer fundamental outlook despite a more moderate future earnings multiple.
Narrative Update Dec 10

A352820: Faster Revenue And Margin Expansion Are Expected To Drive Future Upside

Analysts have raised their price target on HYBE by approximately ₩6,360 to reflect expectations of slightly faster revenue growth, improving profit margins, and a marginally lower future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes The fair value estimate increased slightly from approximately ₩362,480 to ₩368,840, reflecting a modestly higher intrinsic valuation.
Analysis Article Dec 04

These 4 Measures Indicate That HYBE (KRX:352820) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Narrative Update Nov 26

A352820: Improved Profit Margins Are Expected To Drive Future Upside

Analysts have raised HYBE's price target significantly from ₩343,875 to ₩362,480. They cite expectations for robust revenue growth and improved profit margins.
Analysis Article Nov 14

HYBE Co., Ltd.'s (KRX:352820) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up

HYBE Co., Ltd.'s ( KRX:352820 ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 5.1x may look like a poor investment opportunity...
Narrative Update Nov 11

A352820: Revenue Improvement Is Expected To Outweigh Margin Pressure Ahead

Analysts have raised their price target for HYBE from ₩336,375 to ₩343,875, citing modestly improved forecasts for revenue growth. This slightly offsets a lower projected profit margin and a higher discount rate.
Narrative Update Oct 28

Global Fandom Economy And Weverse Engagement Will Expand International Markets

Analysts have increased their price target for HYBE from ₩330,125 to ₩336,375, citing subtle improvements in discount rate assumptions as well as ongoing confidence in the company's growth outlook. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate has increased slightly from ₩330,125 to ₩336,375.
Narrative Update Sep 05

Global Fandom Economy And Weverse Engagement Will Expand International Markets

HYBE's fair value outlook remains stable, as both its future P/E and discount rate changed only marginally, leaving the consensus analyst price target effectively unchanged at ₩330,125. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for HYBE The Consensus Analyst Price Target remained effectively unchanged, at ₩330125.
Analysis Article Jul 11

Here's Why HYBE (KRX:352820) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
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New Narrative Dec 03

BTS Return, KATSEYE Launch, And Weverse Monetization Will Drive Revenue And Enhance Profitability

BTS's return boosts revenue and earnings, enhancing album sales, streaming, and concert revenues significantly.

CEO

Jason Jaesang Lee (44 yo)

2.4yrs
Tenure

Mr. Jason Jaesang Lee is CEO & Director of HYBE Co. Ltd. from 2024.


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Jason Jaesang Lee
CEO & Director2.4yrsno data0.0047%
₩ 456.4m
Kyung-Jun Lee
Chief Financial Officerno datano datano data
Tae-Ho Kim
Chief Operating Officerno datano data0.050%
₩ 4.8b
Sang-woo Lee
Head of IR teamno datano datano data
Hyunrock Han
Chief Executive Officer of Hybe Japanno datano data0.038%
₩ 3.7b
Youngmin Kim
Chairman of Hybe Japan2.4yrsno datano data
Seon-jeong Shin
Chief Executive Officer of Big Hit Music1.6yrsno data0.0047%
₩ 451.6m
Youngjae Shin
Chief Executive Officer of Hybe Music Group APAC2.4yrsno datano data
2.4yrs
Average Tenure

Experienced Management: A352820's management team is considered experienced (2.4 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Jason Jaesang Lee
CEO & Director2.4yrsno data0.0047%
₩ 456.4m
Youngho Park
Independent Outside Directorno datano data0.00026%
₩ 25.0m
Si-Hyuk Bang
Chairmanno datano data28.49%
₩ 2.7t
Kyung Lee Mee
Independent Outside Directorno datano data0.00049%
₩ 47.1m
Byunggyu Kim
Non-Executive Directorno datano datano data
Baek Seungjoo
Independent Outside Director1.4yrsno datano data
Yi Sangseung
Independent Outside Director1.4yrsno datano data
Cho Wonkyoung
Independent Outside Director1.4yrsno datano data
Isaac Lee
Inside Directorless than a yearno datano data
Kevin Mayer
Non-Executive Directorless than a yearno datano data
ChangSoo Han
Outside Independent Directorless than a yearno datano data
1.4yrs
Average Tenure

Experienced Board: A352820's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 1.4 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/22 06:28
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/22 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

HYBE Co., Ltd. is covered by 41 analysts. 24 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Min-joo KangBernstein
Sun Jung LeeBofA Global Research
Ji Woo OhCGS International