HD KSOE (009540) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 009540 does

HD KSOE (009540) is a South Korean company that builds ships and offshore structures. It operates across three main areas: commercial shipbuilding (tankers, container ships, LNG carriers, and other vessel types), offshore engineering (manufacturing and installing offshore production platforms and power generation units), and defense (destroyers, frigates, corvettes, and other naval and support vessels). The company also has an engine and machinery division that supplies heavy and medium engines, propellers, and marine systems. HD KSOE is part of the broader Korean shipbuilding ecosystem, alongside peers such as HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (329180), HD Hyundai Marine Engine (071970), and Hyundai Elevator (017800).

Key numbers explained

• 332,500 KRW is the latest trading price for HD KSOE.
• The forward P/E ratio of 5.4 compares the current price to expected future earnings, a common way to assess how the market values a company relative to its earnings outlook.
• A dividend yield of 4.69% means that, based on the current share price, the annual dividend represents roughly 4.69% of that price.
• The ex-dividend date is 12 aug. 2026, the date after which a buyer is no longer entitled to the upcoming dividend.
• 19% of earnings are paid out as dividends, indicating the portion of profit returned to shareholders.
• The beta of 1.2 suggests the stock has historically moved about 20% more than the overall market in either direction.
• The 52-week price range of 314,000 – 494,500 KRW shows the lowest and highest prices over the past year, with the current price near the lower end of that band.
• HD KSOE is listed on the Korea Exchange, and investors tracking the Korean market may also follow KOSPI 200 as a broader index reference.

What to watch

• Shipbuilding and offshore engineering are cyclical industries, sensitive to global trade volumes, commodity prices, and government infrastructure spending.
• Defense contracts can provide stable revenue streams, but they are subject to geopolitical developments and government budget decisions.
• Currency fluctuations, particularly the Korean won against major trading currencies, can affect the competitiveness of exports and the value of foreign earnings.
• The company's capital structure, reflected in a debt-to-equity ratio of 18.3%, is a factor in how it finances growth and weathers downturns.
• Earnings reports, with the next one scheduled for 2 nov. 2026, often drive short-term price movements and can shift analyst views on the sector.