Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>In this insight, I provide an updated SoTP valuation analysis of SK Inc (034730 KS) which I proposed as my 2026 High Conviction Idea on 4 December 2025.</li>
<li><em><strong>My updated sum-of-the parts (SoTP) analysis of SK Inc suggests implied NAV per share of 1,306,335 won per share which represents a 52% upside from current levels.  </strong></em></li>
<li>The biggest change in the valuation of SK Inc is its 32.1% stake in SK Square (402340 KS) which is now worth 80.4 trillion won.</li>
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In this insight, I provide an updated SoTP valuation analysis of SK Inc (034730 KS) which I proposed as my 2026 High Conviction Idea on 4 December 2025.
My updated sum-of-the parts (SoTP) analysis of SK Inc suggests implied NAV per share of 1,306,335 won per share which represents a 52% upside from current levels.  
The biggest change in the valuation of SK Inc is its 32.1% stake in SK Square (402340 KS) which is now worth 80.4 trillion won.


An Updated SoTP Valuation Analysis of SK Inc: 2026 High Conviction Idea

Director, Head of Research, Smartkarma

Pranav Rao

Director, Head of Research

Smartkarma

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Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>Welcome to Curator’s Cut - a fortnightly roundup of standout themes from the 1,200+ insights shared on Smartkarma. </li>
<li>In this cut, we cover the fast growth of levered ETFs including in Asia, weigh two exchange plays in India and Japan, and assess the competing models in robotaxi.</li>
<li>Want to dig deeper? Comment or message with the themes you’d like to see highlighted next.</li>
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Welcome to Curator’s Cut - a fortnightly roundup of standout themes from the 1,200+ insights shared on Smartkarma. 
In this cut, we cover the fast growth of levered ETFs including in Asia, weigh two exchange plays in India and Japan, and assess the competing models in robotaxi.
Want to dig deeper? Comment or message with the themes you’d like to see highlighted next.


Curator's Cut: Levered ETFs in Asia, Listed and Listing Exchanges & Robotaxis' Road Ahead

<ul>
<li>Welcome to Curator’s Cut - a fortnightly roundup of standout themes from the 1,500+ insights shared on Smartkarma. We're back after a brief one-issue hiatus.</li>
<li>In this cut, we revisit memory's grip on the record-breaking KOSPI, count down to the record-setting <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/space-exploration-technologies-corp-spacex" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33284:1" rel="noopener">SpaceX (SPCX US)</a> IPO, and unpack cooling iron ore prices.</li>
<li>Want to dig deeper? Comment or message with the themes you’d like to see highlighted next.</li>
</ul>


Welcome to Curator’s Cut - a fortnightly roundup of standout themes from the 1,500+ insights shared on Smartkarma. We're back after a brief one-issue hiatus.
In this cut, we revisit memory's grip on the record-breaking KOSPI, count down to the record-setting SpaceX (SPCX US) IPO, and unpack cooling iron ore prices.
Want to dig deeper? Comment or message with the themes you’d like to see highlighted next.


Curator's Cut: Memory's Hold on the KOSPI, Counting Down to SpaceX & Iron Ore's Cold Snap

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<li>Doosan Corp has completed the final stage negotiations to acquire SK Siltron and they are expected to sign the stock purchase agreement (SPA) as early as next week. </li>
<li>The sale of SK Siltron to Doosan Corp is likely to positively impact SK Inc (owns 51%). </li>
<li>This sale could also result in SK Chairman Chey Tae-Won receiving nearly 1.5 trillion won in cash for his sale of 29.4% stake which could be used for divorce settlement. </li>
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Doosan Corp has completed the final stage negotiations to acquire SK Siltron and they are expected to sign the stock purchase agreement (SPA) as early as next week. 
The sale of SK Siltron to Doosan Corp is likely to positively impact SK Inc (owns 51%). 
This sale could also result in SK Chairman Chey Tae-Won receiving nearly 1.5 trillion won in cash for his sale of 29.4% stake which could be used for divorce settlement. 


Doosan Corp to Acquire 100% Stake in SK Siltron - Positive Impact on SK Inc

CEO, A. Stotz Investment Research

Dr. Andrew Stotz, CFA

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A. Stotz Investment Research

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<li>We highlight 14 stocks in Asia that look interesting to us based on our FVMR methodology</li>
<li>Portfolio changes: Four stocks remain, 10 new join the fray</li>
<li>Since its inception, it has generated a before-fee total return of 332% versus the MSCI Asia ex Japan of 216%</li>
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We highlight 14 stocks in Asia that look interesting to us based on our FVMR methodology
Portfolio changes: Four stocks remain, 10 new join the fray
Since its inception, it has generated a before-fee total return of 332% versus the MSCI Asia ex Japan of 216%


South Korea

SK Holdings Co., Ltd. is a holdings company that is engaged in various industries including energy, chemicals, information technology, semiconductors, marketing, and services businesses in South Korea and internationally.

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SK Inc (034730 KS)

An Updated SoTP Valuation Analysis of SK Inc: 2026 High Conviction Idea

My updated sum-of-the parts (SoTP) analysis of SK Inc suggests implied NAV per share of 1,306,335 won per share which represents a 52% upside from...

Douglas Kim

Curator's Cut: Levered ETFs in Asia, Listed and Listing Exchanges & Robotaxis' Road Ahead

In this Curator's Cut, we review levered ETF growth in Asia, exchange plays in India and Japan, and different robotaxi models. Share your theme...

Pranav Rao

Curator's Cut: Memory's Hold on the KOSPI, Counting Down to SpaceX & Iron Ore's Cold Snap

Discover standout themes from Smartkarma's insights on KOSPI, SpaceX IPO, and iron ore prices in the latest Curator's Cut. Comment to suggest...

Pranav Rao

Doosan Corp to Acquire 100% Stake in SK Siltron - Positive Impact on SK Inc

Doosan Corp set to acquire SK Siltron, potentially benefiting SK Inc and providing Chairman Chey Tae-Won with significant cash for divorce...

Douglas Kim

The Stocks to Own in Asia – Vol. 54

We highlight 14 stocks in Asia that look interesting to us based on our FVMR methodology. Portfolio changes: Four stocks remain, 10 new join the fray.

A. Stotz Investment Research

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An Updated SoTP Valuation Analysis of SK Inc: 2026 High Conviction Idea

My updated sum-of-the parts (SoTP) analysis of SK Inc suggests implied NAV per share of 1,306,335 won per share which represents a 52% upside from...

Douglas Kim

Curator's Cut: Levered ETFs in Asia, Listed and Listing Exchanges & Robotaxis' Road Ahead

In this ​Curator's Cut, we review levered ETF growth in Asia, exchange plays in India and Japan, and different robotaxi models. Share your theme...

Pranav Rao

Curator's Cut: Memory's Hold on the KOSPI, Counting Down to SpaceX & Iron Ore's Cold Snap

​Discover standout themes from Smartkarma's insights on KOSPI, SpaceX IPO, and iron ore prices in the latest Curator's Cut. Comment to suggest...

Pranav Rao

Doosan Corp to Acquire 100% Stake in SK Siltron - Positive Impact on SK Inc

​Doosan Corp set to acquire SK Siltron, potentially benefiting SK Inc and providing Chairman Chey Tae-Won with significant cash for divorce...

Douglas Kim

The Stocks to Own in Asia – Vol. 54

We highlight 14 stocks in Asia that look interesting to us based on our FVMR methodology. Portfolio changes: Four stocks remain, 10 new join the fray.

A. Stotz Investment Research

In this Curator's Cut, we review levered ETF growth in Asia, exchange plays in India and Japan, and different robotaxi models. Share your theme...

Discover standout themes from Smartkarma's insights on KOSPI, SpaceX IPO, and iron ore prices in the latest Curator's Cut. Comment to suggest...

Doosan Corp set to acquire SK Siltron, potentially benefiting SK Inc and providing Chairman Chey Tae-Won with significant cash for divorce...