Can SK Hynix stock ride the semiconductor supercycle?

Can SK Hynix stock ride the semiconductor supercycle? The semiconductor industry is currently experiencing a rapid increase in demand and prices, known as the supercycle. This is because the role of semiconductors is becoming more and more important due to non-face-to-face activities caused by COVID-19 and the introduction of new technologies such as 5G, AI, and cloud. In this situation, what are the prospects for SK Hynix stock? In this article, we will look at SK Hynix’s company overview, recent performance, stock price outlook, target price, etc.

SK Hynix company overview SK Hynix is a Korean memory semiconductor company that was established in 1983 as Hyundai Electronics, changed its name to Hynix Semiconductor in 2001, and became SK Hynix in 2012 after being acquired by SK Group. It ranks second in the global semiconductor market after Samsung Electronics and produces products such as DRAM and NAND Flash. It also shows strength in the SSD market by acquiring Intel’s NAND business unit.

SK Hynix has production bases in Ulsan and Icheon in Korea, and also operates factories in Chengdu and Wuxi in China. It also has sales subsidiaries in the United States, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, etc., to enter the global market. SK Hynix’s largest shareholder is SK Square, with a stake of 20.07%1.

SK Hynix recent performance SK Hynix recorded sales of 10.322 trillion won and operating profit of 2.695 trillion won in the second quarter of 2021. Sales increased by 20% and operating profit by 38% compared to the same period last year. This is due to the increase in prices and recovery of demand for DRAM and NAND Flash2.

SK Hynix ranks second in the DRAM market with a global market share of 29%, following Samsung Electronics (43%), and fifth in the NAND Flash market with a market share of 11%, following Samsung Electronics (31%), Kioxia (18%), Western Digital (15%), Micron (12%)3.

SK Hynix is currently undergoing procedures to acquire Intel’s NAND business unit. If the acquisition is completed, SK Hynix is expected to rise to second place in the NAND Flash market4.

SK Hynix stock price outlook SK Hynix stock price is currently trading at around 97,900 won. The stock price, which had fallen sharply to the 86,000 won level in early July, rebounded again from mid-July, but it is still down about 26% from the high of over 130,000 won in February5.

SK Hynix stock price outlook depends on the continuity of the semiconductor supercycle and the progress of Intel acquisition procedures. The semiconductor supercycle is still strong due to non-face-to-face demand and new technology adoption caused by COVID-19, and especially DRAM and NAND Flash prices are on a rising trend6. The Intel acquisition procedure is currently awaiting approval from Chinese authorities, which is expected to be granted within this month.

Experts’ opinions on SK Hynix stock price outlook vary. Korea Investment & Securities gave a very negative outlook for SK Hynix’s fourth quarter and next year’s performance and lowered its target price to 113,000 won. On the other hand, Kiwoom Securities predicted that SK Hynix’s third-quarter operating profit would exceed market expectations and raised its target price to 190,000 won. The average target price for SK Hynix was calculated at around 115,800 won.

Conclusion SK Hynix is a company with strong competitiveness in the global semiconductor market. The current semiconductor supercycle and Intel acquisition procedures can lead to a rise in stock prices. However, the semiconductor industry also has many unstable factors that can change greatly depending on demand and price fluctuations. Investors should make investment decisions taking into account these risks.

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