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000660:KRXSK hynix Inc. Analysis

Data as of 2026-03-07 - not real-time

₩924,000.00

Latest Price

6/10Risk

Risk Level: Medium

Executive Summary

SK hynix is trading above its 20‑day SMA while remaining under the 50‑day SMA, indicating a nascent bullish bias that is reinforced by a bullish trend direction and rising volume. The RSI sits near the midpoint at about 53, suggesting no immediate overbought pressure, but the MACD histogram is negative, hinting at short‑term bearish momentum that could temper upside in the near term. The price sits comfortably above the identified support level of 791,000 KRW and well below the 1,099,000 KRW resistance, leaving room for a potential rally toward the target mean price of roughly 1.21 million KRW. High 30‑day volatility (~89 %) and a beta slightly above 1 signal a stock that can swing sharply, demanding disciplined risk management.
Fundamentally, SK hynix is positioned attractively with a 66 % revenue growth rate, operating margins near 58 % and a forward P/E of 4.6 versus an industry average of 36, marking it as markedly undervalued. The recent S&P upgrade to BBB+ with a positive outlook underscores confidence in sustained memory‑chip demand, while a modest dividend yield of 0.32 % and a payout ratio under 5 % suggest dividend sustainability. Analyst consensus leans heavily toward a strong‑buy rating, and the upside/downside projection of roughly 31 % reinforces the case for a multi‑period buying opportunity.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Neutral
Model confidence: 6/10

Key Factors

  • Price above 20‑day SMA with support cushion
  • Negative MACD histogram indicating short‑term pressure
  • Increasing volume supporting trend continuity

Medium Term

1–3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 8/10

Key Factors

  • Strong revenue growth and high operating margins
  • Forward P/E far below industry average
  • S&P rating upgrade to BBB+ with positive outlook

Long Term

> 3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 7/10

Key Factors

  • Sustained demand for DRAM and NAND memory
  • Robust balance sheet with low payout ratio
  • Analyst consensus of strong‑buy and sizable upside potential

Key Metrics & Analysis

Financial Health

Revenue Growth66.10%
Profit Margin44.18%
P/E Ratio4.6
ROE49.39%
Debt/Equity18.44
Op. Cash Flow₩0
Free Cash Flow₩0
Industry P/E36.2

Technical Analysis

TrendBullish
RSI52.7
Support₩791,000.00
Resistance₩1,099,000.00
MA 20₩925,450.00
MA 50₩801,420.00
MA 200₩467,649.50
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index68.77

Valuation

Target Price₩1,210,433.60
Upside/Downside31.00%
GradeUndervalued
TypeBlend
Dividend Yield0.32%

Risk Assessment

Beta1.06
Volatility88.61%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskMedium
Liquidity RiskLow

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.