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000660.KS

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SK hynix Inc. · Technology · South Korea · $855.6B · Avg Vol: $6.3B/d

98
StockRank
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Q
86
V
48
M
77
P/E (TTM)
26.3x
ROE
354.1%
D/E
0.7x
Dividend %
0.2%
Dir. Trades · 180d
+$17.4M · −$7M →
Subst. holders: −$18.9B
Buybacks · 180d
None →
AI CONVICTION THESIS

The stock fails eligibility due to the Value leg (44) falling below 50. Additionally, heavy insider selling (1.65%) acts as an adverse evidence flag.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

SK hynix Inc. is a global leader in semiconductor memory, specializing in the design and manufacture of Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM) and NAND flash memory products for diverse computing and mobile applications. The company's formidable competitive moat is built on massive R&D investment, leading-edge technology, and significant economies of scale, which are essential in this capital-intensive, high-barrier-to-entry industry. SK hynix is a critical supplier of essential components for the global digital economy, albeit in a cyclical market.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (KRW)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue—44.6T32.8T66.2T97.1T29.6%188.0T348.5T537.9T135.3%
EPS (KRW)13,9893,242-13,24428,73262,04445.1%61,648———
Shares—687.7M688.1M689.0M701.7M+2.0%709.9M———
Debt—24.8T32.5T25.5T24.8T-0.0%3.2T———
Equity—63.3T53.5T73.9T120.5T24.0%————
Op CF—14.8T4.3T29.8T53.4T53.4%62.7T———
Inv CF—-17.9T-7.3T-18.0T-48.1T—————
Fin CF—2.8T5.7T-8.7T-1.4T—————
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PRICE (1Y)+1.1%
9851,0821,1791,2761,373Jul 28Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$1,368.06
RSI (14)
61.9
52W High
$2,225.22
From 52W High
0.6%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
86
ROIC
37.0%96.7
ROE
354.1%99.8
GP/Assets
89.1%97.3
Op. Margin
76.3%99.7
FCF/Assets
14.2%89.2
Piotroski
781.1
Int. Cover
50.0x84.9
D/E Ratio
0.72x19.5
Current Ratio
17.24x98.5
Value
48
P/E (TTM)
26.3x53.8
EV/EBITDA
1.0x98.6
P/FCF
50.4x35.3
P/B
9.5x12.8
P/S
6.2x28.6
Div Yield
0.2%8.4
Momentum
77
52W High %
61%42.4
RS 6M
94%91.7
SMA 50/200
1.35x93.2
EPS Rev 4W
—N/A
EPS Rev 12W
—N/A
EPS Improve
—N/A
Q Growth
1241%96.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$855.6B
P/E (Forward)
3.5x
Gross Margin
76.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 000660.KS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
000660.KSSK hynix Inc.(you)$855.6B98Strong Buy
MUMicron Technology, Inc.$1.1T97Strong Buy
AMDAdvanced Micro Devices, Inc.$760.0B78Buy
2330.TWTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited$2.0T93Strong Buy
NVDANVIDIA Corporation$5.3T91Strong Buy
285A.TKioxia Holdings Corporation$163.8B87Strong Buy
402340.KSSK Square Co., Ltd.$98.8B97Strong Buy
AVGOBroadcom Inc.$1.8T68Buy
TXNTexas Instruments Incorporated$236.2B73Buy
2454.TWMediaTek Inc.$201.2B75Buy

Peer medians: ROE 7.3% · P/E 28.8x · Gross margin 32.3%

SK hynix Inc. (000660.KS): Stock Score Summary

SK hynix Inc. (000660.KS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 98/100 based on Quality (86/100), Value (48/100), and Momentum (77/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. The stock fails eligibility due to the Value leg (44) falling below 50. Additionally, heavy insider selling (1.65%) acts as an adverse evidence flag.

SK hynix Inc. is a global leader in semiconductor memory, specializing in the design and manufacture of Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM) and NAND flash memory products for diverse computing and mobile applications. The company's formidable competitive moat is built on massive R&D investment, leading-edge technology, and significant economies of scale, which are essential in this capital-intensive, high-barrier-to-entry industry. SK hynix is a critical supplier of essential components for the global digital economy, albeit in a cyclical market.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$1K
Market Cap$855.6B
P/E (TTM)26.27
P/E (Forward)3.50
Price/Book9.49
Return on Equity354.1%
Return on Invested Capital37.0%
Debt/Equity0.72x
Gross Margin76.3%
Operating Margin76.3%
Revenue Growth256.8%
Dividend Yield0.2%
Free Cash Flow$17.0B

SK hynix Inc. operates in the Semiconductors industry, part of the Technology sector (South Korea).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SK hynix Inc.’s (000660.KS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for SK hynix Inc. (000660.KS) is 98/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (86), Value (48), and Momentum (77) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does SK hynix Inc. have an economic moat?
SK hynix Inc. (000660.KS) has a Quality factor score of 86/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is SK hynix Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for SK hynix Inc. (000660.KS) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 98/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is SK hynix Inc. in?
SK hynix Inc. (000660.KS) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Semiconductors industry (South Korea).
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