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Summary

Kim Jang-yeol argues that Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are undervalued relative to Micron and will drive the KOSPI to 8,500 or higher. He also highlights a positive view on Alphabet (Google) and warns against chasing aggressive targets in STX Engine. Overall, he maintains a constructive outlook on AI-related semiconductor stocks and the broader Korean market.

  • Samsung and SK Hynix are at a 30% valuation discount to Micron; earnings upgrades support upside.
  • KOSPI can reach 8,500 based on 10x P/E or PBR comparison with Taiwan.
  • Google's cloud growth and manageable depreciation turn a bearish analyst bullish.
  • STX Engine's high target prices are aggressive and should be treated with caution.
  • AI capex cycle continues to support semiconductor and tech infrastructure spending.
  • Short-term market pullbacks are not expected to be severe; the uptrend may persist.
Trade Ideas
Kim Jang-yeol Reporter, The Bell 10:03
Korean semiconductors cheap, should lead market up
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are trading at a 30% valuation discount to Micron (5.8x-6.5x forward P/E vs 8x). Consensus earnings estimates for 2026 have surged 3.5x in just 4-5 months, and further upgrades are likely. As these two stocks lead the KOSPI higher, the discount should narrow and the share prices can appreciate significantly.
Kim Jang-yeol Reporter, The Bell 14:08
KOSPI can reach 8,500 based on P/E
The KOSPI can reach 8,500 based on 10x forward P/E on current aggregate earnings (or ~8,400 using PBR of 2.2x, comparable to Taiwan's 3.4x PBR adjusted for ROE differences). If earnings continue to rise, the index can go beyond 8,500. This is supported by strong upside from Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix and by a structural AI capex cycle that offsets macro headwinds.
Kim Jang-yeol Reporter, The Bell 24:00
Google strong cloud, depreciation manageable
A previously bearish analyst on Alphabet acknowledged his mistake: Google's cloud revenue grew 63% (beating 50% expectations), AI search is not declining, and depreciation growth (from $44B to $65B) was offset by a $90B increase in operating profit. The company's stability and growth make it a strong holding amid AI infrastructure spending.
Kim Jang-yeol Reporter, The Bell 40:00
STX Engine targets too aggressive, be cautious
STX Engine's recent analyst reports set aggressive 10,000 won target prices by pulling forward 2028 earnings assumptions. However, the company currently lacks 10MW-class engines (only 6MW), and the bullish case relies on unproven new products or a supply shortage. The sharp run-up and high expectations create risk; investors should be cautious rather than chase the stock.
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