π¨ GOLDMAN SACHS: KOREAN SEMICONDUCTORS ARE PRICED FOR A 70% EARNINGS COLLAPSE
Goldman's valuation model suggests the #KOSPI semiconductor sector is trading at a P/B multiple consistent with earnings 70% below forward consensus.
Its scenario analysis shows:
β’ Earnings -90% β 62% downside
β’ Earnings -70% β 9% upside
β’ Earnings -50% β 68% upside
β’ Consensus unchanged β 182% upside
These are model-implied valuation scenarios, NOT price targets.
The market is applying an extraordinary discount to Korean semiconductors.
Source: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research, Nov. 6.