Is leverage okay for Samsung and SK hynix? Physical AI is on a different level, here's why

Is leverage okay for Samjeon-Nix? Physical AI is on a different level, here's why | Lee Seon-yeop, AFW Partners CEO [Global Interview]
Watch on YouTube ↗  |  May 28, 2026 at 23:14  |  35:25  |  3PRO TV (삼프로TV)
Speakers
Lee Seon-yeop — CEO, AFW Partners

Summary

Lee Seon-yeop discusses the structural change in memory semiconductors due to AI, arguing for higher valuations for Samsung and SK hynix. He also highlights the revaluation of Hyundai Motor Group as a robotics company. He warns about the risks of leverage ETFs and comments on market distortion from concentrated semi stocks.

  • Memory semiconductors undergoing structural change due to AI and long-term contracts.
  • Lee Seon-yeop argues for PER re-rating of Samsung and SK hynix to 15x.
  • Hyundai Motor Group should be valued as a robotics company.
  • Leverage ETFs on Samsung/SK hynix increase volatility and risk.
  • National Pension domestic equity increase may offer buying opportunities.
  • Jensen Huang's visit to Korea raises expectations for physical AI.
  • Korea is the optimal country for humanoid robot production.
  • Lee advocates for visiting robot exhibitions to gain investment edge.
Trade Ideas
Lee Seon-yeop CEO, AFW Partners 2:59
AI structural change justifies higher memory multiples.
AI has transformed memory semiconductors from cyclical to structural growth; binding long-term supply contracts of 3-5 years provide earnings stability, so the market should revalue Samsung and SK hynix from a PER of 6-7x to 15x, implying a double in share price from current levels.
Lee Seon-yeop CEO, AFW Partners 29:30
Hyundai Motor Group as robotics play.
Hyundai Motor Group should be valued not as an auto company but as a robotics company, given its humanoid robot capabilities and autonomous driving; as more investors adopt this view, the stock price will re-rate upwards, similar to Tesla's revaluation.
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