Investor Optimism Abounds Youlchon Chemical Co.,Ltd. (KRX:008730) But Growth Is Lacking
May 29
South Korean (KOSPI) Packaging Industry Analysis
UpdatedMay 30, 2024
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies23
- 7D1.7%
- 3M1.5%
- 1Y-5.7%
- YTD10.7%
The Packaging is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but Youlchon ChemicalLtd has stood out, gaining 3.7%. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 6.7% over the past 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the South Korean Packaging Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 30 May 2024 | ₩4.4t | ₩6.1t | ₩173.6b | 12.9x | 25.3x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 27 Apr 2024 | ₩4.3t | ₩6.1t | ₩188.1b | 13.6x | 22.8x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 25 Mar 2024 | ₩4.8t | ₩6.2t | ₩228.0b | 11.1x | 21.1x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 21 Feb 2024 | ₩4.7t | ₩6.5t | ₩229.5b | 13.5x | 20.7x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 19 Jan 2024 | ₩4.3t | ₩6.5t | ₩228.7b | 12.8x | 18.9x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 17 Dec 2023 | ₩4.4t | ₩6.7t | ₩207.4b | 13.6x | 21.2x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 14 Nov 2023 | ₩4.2t | ₩6.8t | ₩173.4b | 9.6x | 24.3x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 12 Oct 2023 | ₩4.2t | ₩6.6t | ₩174.7b | 10.4x | 23.9x | 0.6x |
| Sat, 09 Sep 2023 | ₩4.5t | ₩6.6t | ₩177.7b | 11.4x | 25.2x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 07 Aug 2023 | ₩4.5t | ₩6.7t | ₩215.9b | 12.7x | 20.9x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 05 Jul 2023 | ₩4.4t | ₩6.7t | ₩215.9b | 12.3x | 20.5x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 02 Jun 2023 | ₩4.8t | ₩6.7t | ₩217.8b | 12.5x | 22x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 30 Apr 2023 | ₩4.9t | ₩6.7t | ₩217.0b | 17.2x | 22.7x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 28 Mar 2023 | ₩5.0t | ₩6.5t | ₩121.9b | 16.9x | 40.9x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 23 Feb 2023 | ₩5.1t | ₩6.4t | ₩86.9b | 13.3x | 58.7x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 21 Jan 2023 | ₩4.9t | ₩6.4t | ₩87.4b | 12x | 56.3x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 19 Dec 2022 | ₩4.9t | ₩6.4t | ₩87.4b | 12.7x | 56.5x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 16 Nov 2022 | ₩5.0t | ₩6.2t | ₩135.3b | 11.6x | 36.6x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 14 Oct 2022 | ₩4.4t | ₩6.2t | ₩135.3b | 10.6x | 32.8x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 11 Sep 2022 | ₩5.2t | ₩6.2t | ₩138.4b | 13.2x | 37.9x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 09 Aug 2022 | ₩5.4t | ₩6.0t | ₩122.7b | 12.8x | 43.9x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 07 Jul 2022 | ₩4.7t | ₩6.0t | ₩122.7b | 11.3x | 38.2x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 04 Jun 2022 | ₩5.5t | ₩6.0t | ₩123.2b | 13.3x | 45x | 0.9x |
| Mon, 02 May 2022 | ₩5.9t | ₩5.8t | ₩164.0b | 17.4x | 36.1x | 1x |
| Wed, 30 Mar 2022 | ₩5.8t | ₩5.8t | ₩190.3b | 18.1x | 30.6x | 1x |
| Fri, 25 Feb 2022 | ₩5.4t | ₩5.6t | ₩279.2b | 13.2x | 19.3x | 1x |
| Sun, 23 Jan 2022 | ₩5.7t | ₩5.6t | ₩282.9b | 13.6x | 20.1x | 1x |
| Tue, 21 Dec 2021 | ₩5.8t | ₩5.6t | ₩282.9b | 14.6x | 20.5x | 1x |
| Thu, 18 Nov 2021 | ₩5.6t | ₩5.4t | ₩293.8b | 15.9x | 18.9x | 1x |
| Sat, 16 Oct 2021 | ₩5.8t | ₩5.4t | ₩293.8b | 16.2x | 19.6x | 1.1x |
| Mon, 13 Sep 2021 | ₩6.2t | ₩6.1t | ₩315.9b | 17.5x | 19.5x | 1x |
| Wed, 11 Aug 2021 | ₩5.7t | ₩6.1t | ₩306.6b | 17.6x | 18.4x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 06 Jun 2021 | ₩5.8t | ₩5.9t | ₩303.3b | 15.7x | 19.2x | 1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
19.2x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the South Korean Packaging industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 24.6x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 28.9x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.83x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Packaging industry have declined 16% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
- This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the South Korean Materials industry?
| KR Market | -1.60% | |
| Materials | -2.55% | |
| Packaging | 1.72% | |
| Metal and Glass Containers | 2.72% | |
| Paper Packaging | -0.94% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Metal and Glass Containers industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 45.9x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 15.1%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 7.1% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Paper Packaging industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 16.4x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Metal and Glass Containers industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 15% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 7.1% per year.
- In contrast, the Metal and Glass Containers industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 15% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A014820 Dongwon Systems | ₩43.65k | 7.2% +₩86.3b | 9.3% | PE19.3x | |
| A008730 Youlchon ChemicalLtd | ₩33.85k | 8.3% +₩64.5b | -6.0% | PS2x | |
| A251970 Pum-Tech Korea | ₩31.25k | 3.8% +₩14.3b | 46.7% | PE13.8x | |
| A272550 Samyang Packaging | ₩17.89k | 1.9% +₩5.2b | 6.5% | PE10.6x | |
| A014970 SAMRYOONGLtd | ₩4.03k | 3.9% +₩2.3b | -15.3% | PE29.8x |
