Samsung Electronics and SK hynix trade at very low forward PEs of 6x and 4x; the sharp sell-off has already priced in negative news. Memory supply shortage persists, supported by data center demand, and unlike past cycles, long-term fixed supply contracts will dampen earnings volatility. The correction resembles healthy pullbacks that preceded new highs.
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix trade at very low forward PEs of 6x and 4x; the sharp sell-off has already priced in negative news. Memory supply shortage persists, supported by data center demand, and unlike past cycles, long-term fixed supply contracts will dampen earnings volatility. The correction resembles healthy pullbacks that preceded new highs.
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