- Samsung SDI reported an operating loss of 397.8 billion won for the second quarter of 2025.
- The expected operating loss was significantly lower, estimated at 216.33 billion won.
- In the same quarter last year, the company recorded an operating profit of 280.22 billion won.
- The net loss reached 152.5 billion won, compared to a net profit of 322.99 billion won in the previous year.
- Analysts had forecasted a slightly lower net loss of 118.71 billion won.
- Samsung SDI‘s sales figures dropped 29% year-over-year, totaling 3.18 trillion won.
- Current market consensus includes 19 buy ratings, 14 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating for Samsung SDI.
- Comparisons are based on the company’s original disclosures.
Samsung SDI on Smartkarma
Analysts on Smartkarma have provided varying perspectives on Samsung SDI. Henry Soediarko‘s research suggests a bearish sentiment, highlighting concerns over the EU’s decision to end purchase subsidies for EVs impacting Samsung SDI‘s margins. Trading at a high PER of 112x compared to its competitor CATL at 20x raises valuation issues.
In contrast, Sanghyun Park adopts a bearish stance, shedding light on the intricacies of Samsung SDI‘s stock rights trading and short selling ban. On the bullish side, Park emphasizes the clarity in FSS’s review of Samsung SDI‘s rights offering, signaling potential recall-driven price action. The different insights provided by these analysts offer investors a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities surrounding Samsung SDI‘s stock performance.
A look at Samsung SDI Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 4 | |
| Dividend | 2 | |
| Growth | 2 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 4 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.0 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Analysts on Smartkarma have given Samsung SDI a mixed outlook based on their Smart Scores evaluation. While the company scores well in terms of value and momentum, with scores of 4 and 4 respectively, it lags behind in dividend and growth metrics, scoring a 2 in each. However, the company shows resilience with a score of 3, indicating a stable performance in challenging market conditions.
Samsung SDI, known for its expertise in Lithium Ion Battery technology, operates in various sectors including cathode ray tubes, LCD components, and rechargeable batteries for electronic devices. This diversified product portfolio positions the company well for long-term growth potential, with its strong value and momentum scores highlighting a positive outlook for investors seeking stability and growth in the technology and energy storage sectors.
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