The semiconductor rally doesn't stop... why? / The reason Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are the cheapest in the world | CEO Lee Kwon-hee

반도체 상승 랠리는 멈추지 않는다... 왜? / 삼성전자·SK하이닉스가 전 세계에서 가장 저렴한 이유 | 이권희 대표
Watch on YouTube ↗  |  May 09, 2026 at 23:30  |  22:56  |  815 Money Talk (815머니톡)
Speakers
Lee Kwon-hee — CEO, Economist

Summary

This video features CEO Lee Kwon-hee of Wizwave discussing the semiconductor rally. He argues that Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are the cheapest semiconductor stocks globally based on low forward P/E multiples and rising EPS. He recommends holding and buying on dips, and highlights opportunities in Korean semiconductor equipment names and US equipment leaders. The rally is supported by fundamentals, not just liquidity.

  • Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have very low P/E multiples relative to historical ranges and global peers.
  • Lee advises investors to focus on holding stocks and buying dips rather than timing the top.
  • Semiconductor equipment stocks benefit from Samsung's fab expansion plans and are attractive when P/E drops to certain levels.
  • US equipment stocks (Applied Materials, KLA, Lam Research) are also recommended as primary beneficiaries.
  • The speaker believes the semiconductor rally is driven by rising earnings, not speculation.
  • He warns against premature selling, citing the difficulty of re-entering a strong uptrend.
  • Domestic investor cash reserves are large enough to absorb foreign selling.
Trade Ideas
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 3:47
Samsung cheapest semiconductor stock globally
Samsung Electronics trades at only 5.9x forward PER, well below its historical 6-8x range, despite EPS rising. It is the cheapest semiconductor stock globally, and the rally is supported by earnings, not just liquidity. Investors should hold and buy dips.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 4:37
SK Hynix cheapest semiconductor stock globally
SK Hynix trades at 5.1x forward PER, below its historical 5-7x range, and EPS continues to rise. It is also the cheapest semiconductor stock globally, with HBM as a growth driver. Investors should hold and accumulate on dips.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 12:45
Korean equipment stocks on capex expansion
Korean semiconductor equipment, parts, and materials stocks (sobu-jang) benefit from Samsung's planned fab expansion (P5, Yongin). The speaker advises monitoring PER; when it drops to levels like 20-30x for individual names, it is a buy signal. Even if earnings are weak, the sector can rise on capex news.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 16:07
US equipment leaders benefit globally
US semiconductor equipment leaders like Applied Materials, KLA, and Lam Research are primary suppliers; most equipment orders go to them first. They are good alternatives to Korean names and benefit from global semiconductor capex cycles.
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