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High Growth Tech Stocks In South Korea To Watch

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The South Korea stock market turned lower again on Thursday, one day after ending a three-day slide, with the KOSPI now resting just above the 2,660-point plateau. Amidst this fluctuating market environment and ahead of key inflation data, investors are keenly observing high growth tech stocks that have shown resilience and potential for robust performance.

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 Games31.70%66.31%★★★★★★
Devsisters25.46%63.02%★★★★★★
Park Systems23.49%35.59%★★★★★★
UTI114.97%134.61%★★★★★★
AmosenseLtd24.04%71.97%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 49 stocks from our KRX High Growth Tech and AI Stocks screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

ALTEOGEN (KOSDAQ:A196170)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: ALTEOGEN Inc., a biotechnology company, specializes in developing long-acting biobetters, proprietary antibody-drug conjugates, and antibody biosimilars with a market cap of ₩16.95 billion.

Operations: ALTEOGEN Inc. generates revenue primarily from its biotechnology segment, amounting to ₩90.79 million. The company focuses on developing long-acting biobetters, proprietary antibody-drug conjugates, and antibody biosimilars.

ALTEOGEN's recent MFDS approval for Tergase® highlights its innovative Hybrozyme™ Technology, offering over 99% purity and lower immunogenicity compared to animal-derived alternatives. This approval transitions the company into a commercial-stage entity, with revenue growth forecasted at 64.2% annually, outpacing the Korean market's 10.8%. Despite current unprofitability, earnings are projected to grow by 99.46% per year, aiming for profitability within three years. R&D expenses have been significant but crucial in achieving these milestones.

KOSDAQ:A196170 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
KOSDAQ:A196170 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

ABL Bio (KOSDAQ:A298380)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: ABL Bio Inc., a biotech research company, focuses on the development of therapeutic drugs for immuno-oncology and neurodegenerative diseases, with a market cap of ₩1.66 trillion.

Operations: ABL Bio generates revenue primarily from its biotechnology startup segment, amounting to ₩32.95 billion. The company's focus is on developing therapeutic drugs for specific medical fields.

ABL Bio's recent private placement raised KRW 140B, reflecting robust investor confidence in its innovative biopharmaceutical solutions. The company's revenue is forecast to grow at an impressive 33.5% annually, significantly outpacing the Korean market's 10.8%. Despite current unprofitability, earnings are projected to surge by 93.9% per year over the next three years, driven by substantial R&D investments crucial for breakthroughs in antibody-drug conjugates and bispecific antibodies.

KOSDAQ:A298380 Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Sep 2024
KOSDAQ:A298380 Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Sep 2024

HYBE (KOSE:A352820)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: HYBE Co., Ltd. engages in music production, publishing, and artist development and management businesses with a market cap of ₩7.68 billion.

Operations: HYBE Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from music production, publishing, and artist development and management, with significant contributions from its Label (₩1.28 billion) and Solution (₩1.24 billion) segments. The Platform segment also adds to the revenue with ₩361 million.

HYBE's earnings are forecast to grow at an impressive 42.5% annually, significantly outpacing the Korean market's 29.1%. Despite a substantial one-off loss of ₩189.4B impacting recent financial results, revenue is projected to increase by 14.1% per year, faster than the market average of 10.8%. The company has also announced a share repurchase program for up to 150,000 shares aimed at stock price stabilization, reflecting confidence in future performance and shareholder value enhancement.

KOSE:A352820 Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Sep 2024
KOSE:A352820 Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Sep 2024

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