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Exploring Three High Growth Tech Stocks In South Korea
Reviewed by Simply Wall St
The South Korea stock market recently halted a three-day winning streak, with the KOSPI index now resting just above the 2,700-point mark amid mixed performances across various sectors. Despite this slight dip, optimism over interest rates and positive cues from European and U.S. markets suggest renewed support for Asian bourses. In this context of fluctuating market conditions, identifying high-growth tech stocks becomes crucial as they have the potential to capitalize on favorable economic indicators and global market sentiment.
Top 10 High Growth Tech Companies In South Korea
Name | Revenue Growth | Earnings Growth | Growth Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Seojin SystemLtd | 33.61% | 52.05% | ★★★★★★ |
IMLtd | 20.76% | 106.30% | ★★★★★★ |
Bioneer | 22.49% | 89.69% | ★★★★★★ |
ALTEOGEN | 64.22% | 99.46% | ★★★★★★ |
NEXON Games | 31.70% | 66.31% | ★★★★★★ |
FLITTO | 32.07% | 100.38% | ★★★★★★ |
Devsisters | 26.11% | 65.92% | ★★★★★★ |
AmosenseLtd | 24.29% | 55.45% | ★★★★★★ |
Park Systems | 22.50% | 37.52% | ★★★★★★ |
UTI | 103.56% | 122.67% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 52 stocks from our KRX High Growth Tech and AI Stocks screener.
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Daejoo Electronic Materials (KOSDAQ:A078600)
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Daejoo Electronic Materials Co., Ltd. develops and sells electronic materials across various international markets including South Korea, China, Taiwan, the United States, Europe, and Southeast Asia with a market cap of ₩1.68 trillion.
Operations: Daejoo Electronic Materials Co., Ltd. primarily generates revenue from the development, production, and sale of electrical and electronic components, amounting to ₩206.32 billion. The company operates in various international markets including South Korea, China, Taiwan, the United States, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
Daejoo Electronic Materials has seen robust growth, with earnings forecasted to increase by 48.7% annually over the next three years, outpacing the South Korean market's 28.8%. The company reported net income of ₩12.21 billion for the first half of 2024, a significant turnaround from a net loss of ₩402.46 million in the same period last year. Additionally, Daejoo's revenue is expected to grow at an impressive rate of 42.2% per year, driven by its innovative electronic materials segment and strategic investments in R&D. The company's recent private placement raised ₩61 billion through convertible bonds with notable participation from Samsung Securities and NH Investment & Securities, indicating strong investor confidence. This capital influx is likely to bolster Daejoo’s R&D initiatives further; their current R&D expenses contribute significantly to their innovation pipeline, ensuring sustained growth potential in high-tech applications like semiconductors and advanced materials used by clients such as TSMC and Samsung Electronics.
UTI (KOSDAQ:A179900)
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: UTI Inc. engages in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of smartphone camera windows and sensor glasses in South Korea and internationally with a market cap of ₩390.79 billion.
Operations: UTI Inc. generates revenue primarily from its electronic components and parts segment, which accounted for ₩20.10 billion. The company focuses on the smartphone camera windows and sensor glasses market, both domestically and internationally.
UTI Inc. has demonstrated impressive growth prospects with revenue expected to surge by 103.6% annually, far outpacing the South Korean market's average of 10.7%. The company is set to become profitable within three years, boasting an anticipated earnings growth rate of 122.7% per year. Recent private placements raised ₩2.70 billion and CNY 25.85 billion, indicating strong investor confidence and bolstering their R&D initiatives significantly for future innovations in tech and AI sectors.
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Celltrion (KOSE:A068270)
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Celltrion, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, develops and produces protein-based drugs for oncology treatment in South Korea and has a market cap of ₩41.79 trillion.
Operations: Celltrion, Inc. generates revenue primarily from the production and sale of protein-based drugs for oncology treatment, with significant contributions from its biomedical supply segment (₩3.54 trillion) and chemical drugs segment (₩507.02 billion). The company operates in South Korea and has a market cap of ₩41.79 trillion.
Celltrion is poised for significant growth, with revenue expected to increase by 25.7% annually, outpacing the South Korean market's average of 10.7%. The company's earnings are forecast to grow at an impressive rate of 59.8% per year. Despite a challenging past year with a -40.4% earnings drop, Celltrion's commitment to innovation is evident in their substantial R&D expenditure and recent Phase III success for CT-P47, a biosimilar candidate for rheumatoid arthritis treatment.
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About KOSDAQ:A078600
Daejoo Electronic Materials
Develops and sells electronic materials in South Korea, China, Taiwan, the United States, Europe, and Southeast Asia.