Construction and Power Stocks Lead Gains as KOSPI Edges Higher

The KOSPI nudged up 0.10% to 6,749.23 points while the KOSDAQ slipped 0.95% to 819.27, reflecting a mixed market tone. Heavyweights in construction and power sectors posted strong advances, offsetting weakness in other segments.

HanmiPharm (128940) +9.58%

HanmiPharm chart

Price now₩550,000
Prev close₩501,000
Change+9.78%
Mkt cap₩7.0T
P/E41.56
P/B5.58
EPS₩13,235
ROE17.14%
Debt ratio46.86%
52W range₩286,000–647,000

Analyst consensus — 14 ratings, last 180 days · avg target ₩593,571

Buy14
Hold0
Sell0

HanmiPharm rallied 9.58% after a volatile spell sparked by a reported "3 trillion jackpot" that sent the stock to its daily limit on Aug 24, prompting a 30% surge and subsequent profit‑taking pressure the next day [4][5]. The sharp pull‑back was followed by a 9% intra‑day drop on Aug 25, but Kiwoom Securities raised its target price from 580,000 to 730,000 won, providing fresh optimism and fueling today's rebound [6]. The combined effect of speculative hype and upgraded fundamentals drove the latest gain.

DaewooEngineering&Construction (047040) +6.92%

DaewooEngineering&Construction chart

Price now₩18,820
Prev close₩17,620
Change+6.81%
Mkt cap₩7.7T
P/E-8.57
P/B2.31
EPS₩-2,195
ROE-14.26%
Debt ratio266.54%
52W range₩3,320–40,350

Analyst consensus — 16 ratings, last 180 days · avg target ₩22,700

Buy14
Hold2
Sell0

Daewoo E&C surged 6.92% as analysts highlighted fresh contract wins and expectations of housing‑sector improvement, alongside rising optimism for nuclear and LNG projects that led to a 204% target‑price upgrade [8]. Despite a broader market decline, the stock posted a 4%‑plus intraday rise, underscoring resilience amid the sell‑off [9][12]. The blend of new order pipelines and a dramatically higher valuation target propelled the share higher today.

KEPCO Engineering & Construction (052690) +17.40%

KEPCO Engineering & Construction chart

Price now₩127,900
Prev close₩108,600
Change+17.77%
Mkt cap₩4.9T
P/E57.25
P/B7.79
EPS₩2,234
ROE6.02%
Debt ratio33.54%
52W range₩77,100–198,000

Analyst consensus — 12 ratings, last 180 days · avg target ₩184,250

Buy12
Hold0
Sell0

KEPCO E&C leapt 17.40% on heightened nuclear‑power sentiment, with the broader power‑construction sector rallying as investors bet on a revival of nuclear projects [16][18]. Related peer Han전기술 (KEPCO Tech) broke the 100,000‑won mark and climbed over 10% on the same day, reinforcing sector momentum [13][14]. Market commentary also noted that the recent Q2 earnings shortfall is viewed as temporary, further supporting the bullish tone [15]. These factors combined to push KEPCO E&C sharply higher.

KoreaElectricPower (015760) +8.56%

KoreaElectricPower chart

Price now₩35,500
Prev close₩32,700
Change+8.56%
Mkt cap₩22.8T
P/E2.67
P/B0.47
EPS₩13,311
ROE16.82%
Debt ratio406.43%
52W range₩30,400–69,500

Analyst consensus — 16 ratings, last 180 days · avg target ₩53,067

Buy15
Hold1
Sell0

Korea Electric Power advanced 8.56% after foreign and institutional investors simultaneously bought the stock, delivering a 3.65% intraday lift on Aug 25 [23]. The buying pressure helped the share close with a 3%‑plus gain, reflecting improved supply dynamics amid a generally subdued market [22]. No specific corporate news was cited, but the strong net inflows were enough to lift the stock today.

HyundaiEngineering&Construction (000720) +7.01%

HyundaiEngineering&Construction chart

Price now₩129,900
Prev close₩121,300
Change+7.09%
Mkt cap₩14.5T
P/E39.13
P/B1.77
EPS₩3,320
ROE5.19%
Debt ratio155.21%
52W range₩54,100–198,400

Analyst consensus — 21 ratings, last 180 days · avg target ₩175,381

Buy20
Hold1
Sell0

Hyundai E&C rose 7.01% as market participants focused on potential new orders from the United States' push for additional nuclear capacity later this year, boosting expectations for the construction firm [25][28][30]. The rally was reinforced by a notable surge in foreign and institutional buying, which added over 12% to the stock during the session [27]. These catalysts combined to drive the share higher despite broader market weakness.

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