At the Oct 13 close, 2 rose and 3 fell, with a median move of −0.1%. Of the 6 stocks with a prior-session comparison, 3 improved relative strength and 3 improved momentum.
Compare 6 tracked South Korean companies in banking: what they do, where they fit in the industry, and their local share prices.
Bank holding companies, lending, and deposits
Prices are in South Korean won (KRW). Stock codes identify local KOSPI or KOSDAQ listings, not US ADRs. These are closing-price observations, not a real-time feed.
Highest composite score in this tracked group: KakaoBank Corp.. This is a multi-factor score, not relative strength alone.
| Company / listing | Close (KRW) | Change | Market cap (KRW) | Composite score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KakaoBank Corp.KOSPI · 323410 | 20,1502026-10-13 | +1.00% | 9.6T | 61.02026-10-13 |
| KB Financial Group Inc.KOSPI · 105560 | 162,4002026-10-13 | -0.25% | 57.6T | 49.82026-10-13 |
| BNK Financial Group Inc.KOSPI · 138930 | 15,2102026-10-13 | +0.53% | 4.7T | 44.52026-10-13 |
| Hana Financial Group Inc.KOSPI · 086790 | 124,4002026-10-13 | 0.00% | 33.7T | 44.32026-10-13 |
| Woori Financial Group Inc.KOSPI · 316140 | 32,0002026-10-13 | -0.62% | 23.6T | 41.12026-10-13 |
| SHINHAN FINANCIAL GROUP CO.,LTDKOSPI · 055550 | 99,7002026-10-13 | -0.80% | 46.8T | 33.02026-10-13 |
The 0–100 composite combines relative strength (30%), momentum (20%), volume (15%), ETF weight (15%), node correlation (5%), new inclusion (5%) and short-squeeze positioning (10%). It is not a return forecast or a pure relative-strength ranking. A dash means data is unavailable, not zero.
Business roles are separate from the site's screening rules. ETF inclusion or pension-fund ownership does not establish a company's product mix. Source-backed notes below explain our classification; they do not quantify revenue exposure or recommend a trade.
KakaoBank is a branchless internet-only bank. Rules on mid-to-low credit lending and its platform revenue are variables traditional banks do not share.
Company source: DART company overview — KakaoBank Corp. · Reviewed 2026-09-18
KB Financial Group is a holding company whose subsidiaries span banking, securities, insurance and cards, anchored by Kookmin Bank. Banking supplies the bulk of group earnings, which is why it sits in this segment.
Company source: KB Financial Group Inc. — Group overview · Reviewed 2026-09-18
BNK Financial Group owns Busan Bank and Kyongnam Bank. Unlike nationwide lenders, its asset quality follows the regional economy of the southeast.
Company source: DART company overview — BNK Financial Group Inc. · Reviewed 2026-09-18
Hana Financial Group is a holding company spanning banking, securities, cards and capital, centred on Hana Bank, whose earnings dominate the group.
Company source: Hana Financial Group Inc. — Group overview · Reviewed 2026-09-18
Woori Financial Group is a holding company built around Woori Bank, with card, capital and securities arms. It leans on banking more heavily than its peers.
Company source: Woori Financial Group Inc. — Group overview · Reviewed 2026-09-18
Shinhan Financial Group is a holding company covering banking, cards, securities and insurance, centred on Shinhan Bank. Banking drives group earnings, which places it in this segment.
Company source: SHINHAN FINANCIAL GROUP CO.,LTD — Group overview · Reviewed 2026-09-18