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Korea Exchange Names 151 Low-PBR Firms for First Time
On November 1, the Korea Exchange (KRX) publicly named 151 listed companies with low price-to-book ratios (PBR) for the first time, including 96 KOSPI and 55 KOSDAQ firms. The list, based on the lowest PBR over the past three years (bottom 25% on KOSPI, bottom 10% on KOSDAQ), includes major names like E-Mart, Hyundai Steel, Hanwha Life, Lotte Chemical, and Lotte Shopping. Starting November 2, these companies will carry a '저PBR' (low PBR) tag in brokerage trading systems. The move is part of the 'capital market improvement plan' to encourage value-up efforts. Yonhap reports that securities firms stress the importance of implementing these plans, with the exchange offering tailored consulting support.
