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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-electronics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:191:1" rel="noopener">Samsung Electronics (005930 KS)</a> is a leading beneficiary of the recovery in global Smartphone demand, and strength in Memory prices, driven by the proliferation of Gen AI demand.</li>
<li>Global Memory prices have recovered by up to +80%y/y driven by demand from hyperscaler customers for leading-technology DDR5, HBM, and other high-value-added memory products.</li>
<li>Samsung Electronics trades more than one standard deviation below its 5-year historic average trading range, a historically proved to be an excellent buying point.</li>
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Samsung Electronics (005930 KS) is a leading beneficiary of the recovery in global Smartphone demand, and strength in Memory prices, driven by the proliferation of Gen AI demand.
Global Memory prices have recovered by up to +80%y/y driven by demand from hyperscaler customers for leading-technology DDR5, HBM, and other high-value-added memory products.
Samsung Electronics trades more than one standard deviation below its 5-year historic average trading range, a historically proved to be an excellent buying point.


Samsung Electronics (005930-KR): Quality Generative AI Play, Trading at a Discount

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Daishin Securities

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<ul><li>3Q24 company-wide OP estimated at W10.1tn, down 3.1% from previous quarter</li><li>AI/server memory demand remains solid, but demand for IT products (smartphones/PCs) has softened</li><li>A modest outlook likely stems from one-off spending (bonuses paid to the DS segment) and write-back of memory inventory valuation losses</li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

3Q24 company-wide OP estimated at W10.1tn, down 3.1% from previous quarterAI/server memory demand remains solid, but demand for IT products (smartphones/PCs) has softenedA modest outlook likely stems from one-off spending (bonuses paid to the DS segment) and write-back of memory inventory valuation lossesContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Samsung Electronics (005930 KS Sep 13, 2024)

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

<ul><li>Samsung's foundry service growth is driven by AI, HPC, and automotive sectors, showcasing a diverse and promising market strategy.</li><li>Meta is set to launch glasses-like MR device in 2027, aiming to revolutionize the way we interact with technology and the digital world.</li><li>Global OSAT industry is projected to experience significant growth by 2024, fueled by increasing demand for testing and packaging services in the semiconductor market.</li></ul>

Samsung's foundry service growth is driven by AI, HPC, and automotive sectors, showcasing a diverse and promising market strategy.Meta is set to launch glasses-like MR device in 2027, aiming to revolutionize the way we interact with technology and the digital world.Global OSAT industry is projected to experience significant growth by 2024, fueled by increasing demand for testing and packaging services in the semiconductor market.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (31-Aug-2024): Samsung's growth depends on AI, HPC, autos.

<ul><li>Taiwan's defense sector is seen as undervalued, representing a missed opportunity in the global arms race.</li><li>Malaysian officials hold a meeting with Tesla, but plans for a factory in the country are considered unlikely.</li><li>Retailers are using ICT and personnel to drive growth in green energy trading, while Samsung leads the gaming monitor market.</li></ul>

Taiwan's defense sector is seen as undervalued, representing a missed opportunity in the global arms race.Malaysian officials hold a meeting with Tesla, but plans for a factory in the country are considered unlikely.Retailers are using ICT and personnel to drive growth in green energy trading, while Samsung leads the gaming monitor market.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (29-Aug-2024): Taiwan's defense sector missed opportunity in arms race.

<ul><li>SDC closes Slovakia branch due to declining competitiveness in European market, experiencing challenges in the region.</li><li>SSFC remains optimistic about growth in China's auto market despite market slowdown, seeing potential for expansion.</li><li>Global semiconductor industry strengthens in 2Q24, as per SEMI report, with Taiwanese IPC maker showcasing at Automation Expo 2024 in India.</li></ul>

SDC closes Slovakia branch due to declining competitiveness in European market, experiencing challenges in the region.SSFC remains optimistic about growth in China's auto market despite market slowdown, seeing potential for expansion.Global semiconductor industry strengthens in 2Q24, as per SEMI report, with Taiwanese IPC maker showcasing at Automation Expo 2024 in India.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (21-Aug-2024): SDC closes Slovakia branch.

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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. manufactures a wide range of consumer and industrial electronic equipment and products such as semiconductors, personal computers, peripherals, monitors, televisions, and home appliances including air conditioners and microwave ovens. The Company also produces Internet access network systems and telecommunications equipment including mobile phones.

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Samsung Electronics (005930-KR): Quality Generative AI Play, Trading at a Discount

In this insight, we analyse Samsung Electronics with a particular focus on the global Memory and Smartphone markets, company financials and growth...

Wium Malan, CFA

Samsung Electronics (005930 KS Sep 13, 2024)

A modest outlook likely stems from one-off spending (bonuses paid to the DS segment) and write-back of memory inventory valuation losses

Daishin Securities

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (31-Aug-2024): Samsung's growth depends on AI, HPC, autos.

Samsung's foundry service growth relies on AI, HPC, and automotive sectors, Meta developing glasses-like MR device set for 2027 launch, projected...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (29-Aug-2024): Taiwan's defense sector missed opportunity in arms race.

Taiwan's defense sector is overlooked, Malaysia meets Tesla but factory plans may not happen, July 2024 notebook shipment update, retail green...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (21-Aug-2024): SDC closes Slovakia branch.

SDC closes Slovakia branch, SSFC looks to China growth, global semiconductor industry strengthens, Taiwanese maker at Expo 2024, Siemens Gamesa...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

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