Korean Stocks by Industry and Value Chain Flow
As of Oct 13, 20 chains have at least one leading or warming segment; Semiconductor has the most (7).
Pick an industry such as semiconductors, shipbuilding or defense to see its listed companies and industry structure. Relative strength is compared by segment, based on ETF holdings and National Pension Service stakes of 5% or more.
Prices refer to KOSPI and KOSDAQ listings in KRW, not US-listed ADRs. Coverage is selective and is not a buy recommendation.
5 of the top 8 stocks by composite score rose; the median move was +1.9%.
Top composite scores across all chains| Stock | Score | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SK GAS LTD018670.KS | 77.3 | ₩271,500 | 0.00% |
| DOOSAN TESNA Inc.131970.KQ | 76.8 | ₩131,500 | +6.22% |
| KCTECH CO., LTD281820.KS | 75.7 | ₩117,900 | +3.97% |
| NH INVESTMENT & SECURITIES CO.,LTD.005940.KS | 71.5 | ₩24,250 | 0.00% |
| HANWHA SYSTEMS Co., Ltd.272210.KS | 70.8 | ₩77,500 | +3.20% |
| KIWOOM Securities Co.,Ltd.039490.KS | 68.8 | ₩228,000 | -4.20% |
| Pan Ocean Co., Ltd.028670.KS | 67.2 | ₩6,560 | +1.71% |
| MERITZ FINANCIAL GROUP INC.138040.KS | 67.0 | ₩132,400 | +2.00% |
Of 8 NPS stake filings from Oct 6 to Oct 12, 2 raised the stake and 6 cut it.
National Pension Service stake changes- BHCo.,Ltd. stake down (-0.4%p)26-10-12 filing
- ISUPETASYS CO.,LTD stake down (-0.2%p)26-10-12 filing
- NC Corporation stake down (-1.0%p)26-10-12 filing
- KOREAN AIR LINES CO.,LTD stake down (-0.3%p)26-10-12 filing
- OCI Holdings Company Ltd. stake down (-5.1%p)26-10-06 filing
- KOREA PETRO CHEMICAL IND CO.,LTD stake up (+3.3%p)26-10-06 filing
- S-Oil Corporation stake up (+1.8%p)26-10-06 filing
- HL Mando CO.,LTD stake down (-0.4%p)26-10-06 filing
▶How to use this app · Key terms
② Hub size = NodeScore (bigger means leading now)
③ A blue LEADING node = where demand is concentrated now
④ Check the transition panel for the next segment
⑤ Click a stock bubble for that stock's detail
- LEADINGLeading segment where demand is concentrated now
- WARMINGMomentum building, early signal
- NEUTRALNo clear signal
- FADINGMomentum weakening, past the peak
- LAGGINGTrailing the leading segment
- NodeScore · Node leadership strength (0–100). 70 or higher is a strong leading signal.
- StockRank · Stock strength within the selected node. It is calculated separately for each node.
- Breadth · Share of stocks in the node that outperformed the KOSPI.
- LagFit · Fit with past transition patterns (0–1).
- Lag · Average trading days before the next segment reacts to a leading one.
The Semiconductor Test basket index is up 32.5% over the last 24 sessions and sits 3.5% below its high for the period.
A leading-signal chain from raw materials to set-level demandThe Banking basket index is down 5.9% over the last 24 sessions and sits 9.7% below its high for the period.
A financial value chain linking securities, banking, and insuranceThe Battery Materials basket index is up 8.0% over the last 24 sessions and sits 9.0% below its high for the period.
A battery value chain linking materials, cells, equipment, and EV demandThe Power Generation & Renewables basket index is up 5.1% over the last 24 sessions and sits 9.2% below its high for the period.
A power value chain from cables and transformers to smart gridThe Tires & Aftermarket basket index is down 6.1% over the last 24 sessions and sits 6.1% below its high for the period.
An automotive value chain from steel and materials to OEM assembly and tire demandThe Shipping basket index is up 7.4% over the last 24 sessions, closing at the top of that range.
An order-driven value chain from steel plate and equipment to shipyards and shipping demandThe Medical Devices & Diagnostics basket index is up 9.2% over the last 24 sessions and sits 4.8% below its high for the period.
A chain tracking flow across CDMO, new drug development, diagnostics, and medical devicesThe Network Components & Equipment basket index is up 9.0% over the last 24 sessions and sits 13.6% below its high for the period.
A connectivity-infrastructure chain from RF, optical, and network equipment to telecom operatorsThe Specialty & Materials basket index is down 7.4% over the last 24 sessions and sits 9.0% below its high for the period.
A petrochemical value chain from refining and basic feedstocks to specialty materialsThe Aerospace basket index is down 0.8% over the last 24 sessions, closing at the bottom of that range.
A K-defense value chain from parts and materials to systems integrators and aerospace exportsThe Cement & Ready-Mix basket index is down 5.5% over the last 24 sessions and sits 6.1% below its high for the period.
A construction value chain from cement and ready-mix materials to contractor orders and building materials/interiorThe Agencies & Artists basket index is down 5.1% over the last 24 sessions and sits 8.2% below its high for the period.
A K-content value chain from talent agencies and artists to content platform distributionThe Maintenance & Operations basket index is down 9.3% over the last 24 sessions and sits 14.5% below its high for the period.
Nuclear plant design, supervision, and engineering (EPC)The Specialty Steel & Non-Ferrous basket index is up 0.4% over the last 24 sessions and sits 8.5% below its high for the period.
A materials value chain from raw material imports to ironmaking/steelmaking and non-ferrous metalsThe ODM & Manufacturing basket index is down 12.0% over the last 24 sessions, closing at the bottom of that range.
A K-beauty value chain from ODM manufacturing to brands and distribution channelsThe Display Equipment basket index is up 33.0% over the last 24 sessions and sits 4.4% below its high for the period.
A display value chain from materials and equipment to OLED and LCD panel manufacturingThe Bulk & Tanker basket index is up 9.9% over the last 24 sessions, closing at the top of that range.
A freight-rate value chain from bulk/container carriers to ports and logisticsThe Food Processing basket index is up 1.3% over the last 24 sessions, closing at the top of that range.
A K-food value chain from food processing to distribution and exportsThe Travel & Leisure basket index is down 2.1% over the last 24 sessions and sits 2.7% below its high for the period.
Domestic passenger airlines (FSC and LCC)The Storage & Transport basket index is down 9.6% over the last 24 sessions and sits 9.6% below its high for the period.
Hydrogen production and refueling infrastructureThe Robot Manufacturing basket index is down 12.9% over the last 24 sessions, closing at the bottom of that range.
An automation value chain from core components like reducers and motors to collaborative/industrial robot end products