The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at pk.park@nhqv.com -- Ed.Samsung Biologics’ separate 3Q23 OP surprised at W381.6bn, thanks to the ramp-up of plant #4 and improved efficiency and approval timing for batch orders. Now that the firm has reached a reason valua
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at minwoo.ju@nhqv.com -- Ed.Amid unexpectedly weak demand for EVs, some OEMs have delayed their EV production plans. Conservative capacity expansion is also inevitable at LGES. We highlight the importance of confirming trigge
Hanmi Pharmaceutical announced on Oct. 23 that it will participate in the pharmaceutical exhibition Convention on Pharmaceutical Ingredients (CPHI) Worldwide 2023 to be held in Barcelona, Spain, from Oct. 24 to 26, local time.Held annually in major European countries, CPHI Worldwide is the world’s l
Kolmar Korea's sun care products are extending their reach worldwide. The equation "Kolmar Korea = Sun Care" is being recognized not just in Korea but globally. The critical reasons for Kolmar Korea's sun care products achieving this world-class status lie in its technical prowess and the trust of c
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at hzl.lee@nhqv.com -- Ed.We lower our TP on ContentreeJoongAng to W16,000, reflecting both declines in broadcasting peer multiples and the continued sluggish performance of theaters. However, we adhere to a Buy rating. With
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at minjae.lee@nhqv.com -- Ed.We expect LS ELECTRIC’s 3Q23 OP to miss consensus due to reduced investment in the semicon industry and fewer business days. However, with the business environment set to normalize over the mid/lo
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. She can be reached at eunsang.lee@nhqv.com -- Ed.We expect LX Hausys’s 3Q23 results to come in sound, matching the figures posted in 2Q23. Meanwhile, the valuation gap with Hanssem has widened. The slowdown in construction starts from 2022 is
It is expected that domestic petrochemical companies engaged in the oil refining business will achieve an improvement in their performance in the third quarter. After incurring significant losses in the second quarter, the oil refining sector is anticipated to generate profits due to the upward tren
Hyundai Motor Group will apply all-solid-state batteries considered a next-generation innovative battery to its major electric vehicle models in 2030 at the latest. All-solid-state batteries have higher energy density than lithium-ion batteries currently in use, allowing for longer driving distances
On Oct. 19, Taihan Cable & Solution announced that it has been certified by U.S. energy company PSEG as a major supplier for New Jersey’s power grid. PSEG has been supplying electricity and gas to the eastern state of New Jersey for over 120 years, making it the largest energy company in New Jersey.
Samsung SDI will display a range of electric vehicle (EV) batteries at the 2023 Korea Future Mobility Expo held at EXCO, Daegu for three days starting from Oct. 19.Centering on the PRiMX battery, Samsung SDI will showcase various EV batteries and technologies that encapsulate “unparalleled technical
With the efforts to secure the hosting of the 2030 Busan World Expo nearing its conclusion, Official Development Assistance (ODA) support for developing countries has emerged as a key focus to secure the favor of these countries. This is seen as an intention to solidify the favor of developing count
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at jooyh@nhqv.com -- Ed.Compared to 1H23, conditions are improving at CJCJ’s major business divisions, and it is expected that the firm’s consolidated OP will strengthen from 4Q23. The decision to sell CJ Selecta following th
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at jaemin.ahn@nhqv.com -- Ed.KT has unveiled its dividend policy for the next three years. The announcement should put to rest recent fears of dividend reduction. The firm’s commitment to keeping DPS at the 2022 level evidenc
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at jaemin.ahn@nhqv.com -- Ed.Wemade’s 3Q23 bottom line should show a turn to the black on a royalties contract for Mir 2 & 3 in China. We anticipate solid future OP, forseeing annual W100bn in additional royalty income over t
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at dongyang.kim@nhqv.com -- Ed.Hanwha Corp’s in-house businesses have been resettled as construction, global, and momentum. The expansions of its green energy/materials and high-value added new ventures are to usher in earnin
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at jooyh@nhqv.com -- Ed.Lotte Rental is seeking to strengthen the competitiveness of its car rental business by expanding its used car rental business and introducing membership services. The firm aims to take the lead in the
In a recent move, the U.S. designated semiconductor plants of Samsung Electronics and SK hynix in China as “Verified End Users (VEU).” In response, Ahn Deok-geun, the chief trade negotiator of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, said, “By mobilizing consultation channels centered on the Pre
As financial authorities announced a one-year delay in the mandatory implementation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosure, originally targeted for 2025, the business sector breathed a sigh of relief, stating that this extra time would allow them to better prepare for the regulati
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at yd.yoon@nhqv.com -- Ed.We expect Samsung Securities to emerge as a high dividend large-cap stock, foreseeing 2023 DY of 7.2%. Despite difficult industry conditions, stable earnings should continue over 2023~2024 on outstan