Value-Up Push Takes Hold Across KOSPI
More than 750 listed companies in South Korea have disclosed corporate value-enhancement plans, indicating that the government’s value-up initiative is becoming mainstream in the stock market. In the KOSPI market in particular, companies that have made such disclosures account for nearly 90% of tota
A wave of corporate value-enhancement plans has swept across South Korea's stock markets, reflecting the government's initiative becoming mainstream. The KOSPI market alone accounts for nearly 90% of total market capitalization among companies making such disclosures. As of August, 756 listed companies had announced their value-enhancement strategies, an 8.2-fold increase from just 92 at the end of 2024.
These companies make up 83.4% of the total KOSPI and KOSDAQ market capitalization. Notable among them are SK hynix, Hyundai Motor, and Samsung Electronics, which are returning a significant portion of shareholder value through buybacks and dividends. The value-up index has surged 80.3% year-to-date, outperforming the KOSPI and KOSPI 200.
Investor sentiment towards these companies is strong, with 13 value-up exchange-traded funds seeing a 618.2% rise in net asset value since their launch. The Korea Exchange plans to host roadshow briefings and roundtables to encourage more companies to participate in the value-enhancement program.
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