Samsung Electro-Mechanics topped South Korea's KOSPI stocks with a 756.47% gain from the beginning of the year to June 30, rising from 270,000 won to 2,184,000 won, according to Yonhap Infomax. The surge was driven by strong demand for multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) used in AI servers. During the same period, KOSPI climbed 101% amid high volatility, with Samsung Electro-Mechanics outpacing SK Hynix (307.07%) and Samsung Electronics (178.57%).
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Leads KOSPI with 756% Gain on AI Server Demand
Samsung Electro-Mechanics' preferred shares also rose 585.34% from around 120,000 won to 795,000 won over the same period. The company's market capitalization jumped from 20.17 trillion won (ranked 33rd) at the beginning of the year to 163.13 trillion won by June 30, climbing to 5th place. Rankings exclude cases of stock splits or capital reductions.
Second place on KOSPI went to Samhwa Condenser, another MLCC producer, with a 416.24% gain. Daewoo Engineering & Construction ranked third with a 393.19% rise, supported by expectations for a record-scale contract award from the Czech nuclear power plant project. SK Square, the parent company of SK Hynix, followed with a 361.14% increase.
Jusung Engineering Tops KOSDAQ with 625% Rise in Semiconductor Equipment Sector
On KOSDAQ, semiconductor equipment companies dominated the top rankings. Jusung Engineering led with a 625.63% gain, excluding cases of stock splits, capital reductions, or third-party paid-in capital increases. Gigavis, which produces equipment for detecting defects in semiconductor package substrates, ranked second with a 510.16% rise. Daehan Fiber Optics, a manufacturer of optical cables and optical fiber for telecommunications and power applications, placed third with a 493.26% gain.
Analysts Set Samsung Electro-Mechanics Target at 3 Million Won
Multiple brokerages including Shinhan, NH, KB, Meritz, Hana, and iM raised their target price for Samsung Electro-Mechanics to 3 million won. The stock closed at 1,989,000 won on July 3. Oh Kang-ho, a researcher at Shinhan Investment & Securities, stated in a recent report: "Samsung Electro-Mechanics has emerged as a leading global component company and confirmed its entry into a structural growth phase. It is a representative beneficiary in a market with greater demand due to expanded sales of high-value-added products in the AI era. We maintain it as our top pick."
Im Eun-young, a researcher at Samsung Securities, noted regarding Samhwa Condenser: "It can raise prices in a lagging manner following the movements of leading players such as Samsung Electro-Mechanics or Murata."
FAQ
What was the top-performing stock on KOSPI in the first half of 2026?
Samsung Electro-Mechanics was the top-performing stock on KOSPI from the beginning of the year to June 30, recording a 756.47% gain. The stock rose from 270,000 won to 2,184,000 won, driven by demand for multilayer ceramic capacitors used in AI servers.
How did Samsung Electro-Mechanics' market capitalization change in H1 2026?
Samsung Electro-Mechanics' market capitalization increased from 20.17 trillion won (ranked 33rd) at the beginning of the year to 163.13 trillion won by June 30, climbing to 5th place among KOSPI-listed companies.
Which company led KOSDAQ stocks in the first half of 2026?
Jusung Engineering, a semiconductor equipment company, led KOSDAQ stocks with a 625.63% gain from the beginning of the year to June 30, excluding cases of stock splits or capital reductions.
