KOSPI Net Profit Leader Samsung Electronics... Daewoo Shipbuilding, Samsung Heavy Industries, Korea Shipbuilding Shock

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Seon-ae] The company with the highest consolidated net profit in the first half of this year in the KOSPI market was Samsung Electronics, and the company with the highest growth rate was Poongsan Holdings.

According to the Korea Exchange on the 19th, Samsung Electronics' net profit was 16.7761 trillion KRW, an increase of 60.69% compared to the first half of last year. Following were Naver and Hyundai Motor Company, achieving net profits of 15.855 trillion KRW and 3.5048 trillion KRW respectively. Their growth rates were recorded at 6929.30% and 276.88%, respectively.

SK, ranked 8th among the top 20 companies, achieved a net profit of 2.1318 trillion KRW, successfully turning a profit. Lotte Chemical, GS, and S-Oil also succeeded in turning a profit.

The company with the highest net profit growth rate was Poongsan Holdings, with a remarkable increase of 111,532.95%. Following were KEC, Intergis, Hyosung TNC, and Naver, which also ranked among the top companies in growth rate.

The company with the lowest net profit was Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, which turned to a deficit. Samsung Heavy Industries and Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering also continued or turned to deficits, ranking 2nd and 3rd among the lowest companies.

The company with the largest net profit decrease rate was NK Trading, with a decrease rate of -99.09%.

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