005930 (Samsung Electronics)
Overview
005930 is the stock code for Samsung Electronics common stock listed on the KOSPI market, and it is the representative large-cap stock that ranks first in market capitalization in the Korean stock market. Samsung Electronics holds global leadership in various IT fields such as semiconductors, smartphones, home appliances, and displays, and 005930 is one of the most traded stocks by domestic and foreign investors.
Main Content
1. Company Overview
Samsung Electronics, founded in 1969, is a core affiliate of the Samsung Group, with its headquarters located in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. Its main business segments include semiconductors (DS division), IT & Mobile (DX division), home appliances (CE division), and displays (SDC). As of 2024, it recorded global sales of approximately 260 trillion KRW and operating profit of about 35 trillion KRW, with over 270 business sites worldwide and approximately 270,000 employees.
2. Stock Information
- Stock Code: 005930 (common stock), 005935 (preferred stock)
- Listing Market: KOSPI
- Par Value: 100 KRW
- Listing Date: June 11, 1975
- Number of Shares Issued: Approximately 5.97 billion shares (based on common stock)
- Market Capitalization: Approximately 400 trillion KRW (as of March 2025, accounting for about 20% of the total KOSPI market capitalization)
3. Stock Price Fluctuation Factors
The stock price of 005930 is significantly influenced by the global semiconductor cycle, smartphone market share, exchange rates (KRW/USD), geopolitical risks, and earnings announcements. In particular, price fluctuations in memory semiconductors (DRAM, NAND) directly impact earnings and stock prices, and the HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) business has emerged as a new growth driver due to increased AI semiconductor demand.
4. Dividend Policy
Samsung Electronics maintains a stable dividend policy, and as of 2024, the annual dividend per share for common stock is 1,444 KRW. The dividend yield is approximately 2.5%, with dividend record dates occurring quarterly (March, June, September, December), and the ex-dividend date falling on the last day of each quarter.
5. Investment Indicators
- PER (Price-to-Earnings Ratio): Approximately 15x (as of March 2025)
- PBR (Price-to-Book Ratio): Approximately 1.2x
- ROE (Return on Equity): Approximately 8%
- Foreign Ownership Ratio: Approximately 55% (highest level in the domestic stock market)
Recent Trends
In 2024–2025, Samsung Electronics is focusing on strengthening its competitiveness in the AI semiconductor market. It has begun full-scale supply of HBM3E to NVIDIA, and HBM sales are expected to more than double year-on-year in 2025. Additionally, in the first quarter of 2025, it launched the Galaxy S25 series, expanding its market share in the premium smartphone segment. However, risks include a global economic slowdown, competition from Chinese rivals (Xiaomi, Huawei), and the strengthening of U.S. semiconductor export controls on China. As of March 2025, the stock price is fluctuating in the 60,000 KRW range, with continued net buying by foreign investors.
Related Topics
- [[Samsung Electronics]]
- [[KOSPI]]
- [[Semiconductor Industry]]
- [[HBM Memory]]
- [[005935 (Samsung Electronics Preferred)]]
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