Name: Boom until 2030, MASGA benefits, and AI data center tailwinds... The shipbuilding stock landscape is completely changing | Eom Gyeong-a, Research Fellow (Full Version)
Uploaded: 2026-05-25T03:00:10+00:00
Duration: 2644 s

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Eom Kyeong-ah — Research Fellow

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Research Fellow Eom Gyeong-a argues the Korean shipbuilding supercycle is sustainable through 2030 due to limited supply and steady demand. She identifies HD Hyundai Heavy Industries as the top pick, with Samsung Heavy Industries strong on FLNG, and equipment suppliers Sejin Heavy and Oriental Precision as beneficiaries. New demand from AI data centers for marine engines and US naval MRO provide additional catalysts.

Eom emphasizes the shipbuilding supercycle is in early stages with strong order backlogs.
LNG carrier demand is steady at 50-70 vessels per year, supporting Korean yards.
Newbuilding prices are rising again, boosting profitability through 2030.
Marine engines for AI data centers create a new revenue stream for engine suppliers.
Floating data centers are a potential growth area for Samsung Heavy.
US MASGA policy drives MRO and newbuilding opportunities for Korean shipbuilders.
Middle East war accelerates eco-friendly vessel replacement orders.
Sejin Heavy Industries and Oriental Precision are specific equipment suppliers poised for growth.

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Eom Kyeong-ah Research Fellow 1:15

Shipbuilding supercycle sustainable through 2030.

The shipbuilding supercycle is more sustainable than the 2007 cycle because supply has been significantly reduced (fewer yards, reduced capacity) while demand for eco-friendly vessel replacement is at early stages, and newbuilding prices are expected to continue rising through 2030, supporting earnings growth.

Eom Kyeong-ah Research Fellow 16:51

Samsung Heavy gains from FLNG orders.

Samsung Heavy Industries has maintained its offshore engineering capability through the downturn, giving it a leading edge in FLNG and floating data centers. It is expected to secure multiple FLNG orders in 2026, with strong LNG carrier building record.

Eom Kyeong-ah Research Fellow 17:53

HD Hyundai Heavy is top shipbuilder pick.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is the top pick among the three major shipbuilders due to its largest dock capacity (14 docks in Ulsan), in-house engine manufacturing, diversified business including naval and offshore, and best track record in large container series orders, making it an all-round player with the most scalability.

Eom Kyeong-ah Research Fellow 35:22

Sejin and Oriental benefit from expansion.

Ship equipment suppliers like Sejin Heavy Industries and Oriental Precision will benefit from the expansion strategy of large shipbuilders as they increase production capacity, leading to a new growth phase after a period of stagnation. These companies have a direct link to the large shipbuilders' output expansion.

This 815 Money Talk (815머니톡) video, published May 25, 2026, features Eom Kyeong-ah discussing Korean shipbuilding sector, 010140.KS, 009540.KS, Oriental Precision, Sejin Heavy Industries. 4 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.

Speakers: Eom Kyeong-ah · Tickers: Korean shipbuilding sector, 010140.KS, 009540.KS, Oriental Precision, Sejin Heavy Industries

Boom until 2030, MASGA benefits, and AI data center tailwinds... The shipbuilding stock landscape is completely changing | Eom Gyeong-a, Research Fellow (Full Version)

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