Despite macroeconomic headwinds, expectations for an improvement in the semiconductor industry are driving the stock market, with AI and robot-related stocks drawing particular attention.
The KOSPI index, which was about 5 points short of 7,000 at yesterday's close, immediately broke 7,000 this morning. The semiconductor sector, in particular, seemed to hesitate briefly in pre-market trading, but SK Hynix once again showed strength at the open, driving the index's rise.
Currently, international oil prices (WTI, Brent) are nearing $100, indicating a generally unfavorable macroeconomic environment. Nevertheless, memory semiconductors are showing a very positive trend, fueled by expectations of industry improvement and earnings. This is because memory semiconductors are acting as defensive stocks, unlike the adjustments seen in hyperscalers, drawing investor interest.
However, this morning, after a brief dip, strong buying immediately flowed in, pushing it up to 1.8 million won. The next resistance level is between 2.4 million won and 2.5 million won, suggesting that further gains are highly possible after breaking out of the current box range.
Philoptics is a leading company specializing in TGV equipment that drills holes in glass substrates with lasers. It is the top-performing stock in the glass substrate sector, recording the highest returns. Currently, Philoptics' second target price is set at 45,000 won.
The sentiment for Tes, a semiconductor materials, components, and equipment (SooBujang) company, is also very positive. As AI tech stocks, led by SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, are once again showing a sharp rise, Tes is also maintaining an upward trend with accompanying trading volume. If trading volume increases further, it is expected to reach 180,000 won in the short term, and a holding strategy is recommended.
The company possesses a dual revenue structure by supplying both CMP (chemical mechanical polishing) equipment and slurry (materials), which is an abrasive. Additionally, its cleaning equipment business segment is emerging as a new growth driver, increasing its market valuation.
This is important evidence of its continuous supply relationship with Samsung Electronics. As such, KCTech is evaluated as a company that can directly benefit from the expansion effects of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
This demonstrates KCTech's technological prowess and market competitiveness by securing large-scale contracts with both major semiconductor giants.
Many scholars regard technologies like GPT-6 as the early stages of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The development of AGI will lead to an expansion of AI inference capabilities, and consequently, a surge in demand for AI and memory semiconductors, including HBM (High Bandwidth Memory). In line with this trend, major semiconductor companies such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are expected to aggressively expand their investments.
As semiconductor process miniaturization intensifies, the importance of the CMP process grows, and accordingly, KCTech's CMP equipment orders are increasing. KCTech is also pursuing a two-track strategy by newly entering the cleaning equipment market. In the past, sales were concentrated solely on CMP equipment, but by securing new contracts in the cleaning equipment sector, as seen in the recent SK Hynix contract, it is strengthening its growth potential.
KCTech's current stock chart remains at a bottom level and is supported by the 20-day moving average. Based on this trend, the target price is set at 88,000 won, and the stop-loss price is suggested at 52,000 won.
Amidst these policy trends, nuclear stocks are expected to see sufficient further gains. In fact, related stocks like Taeung are recording gains of over 4%, showing an overall positive trend.
BHI achieved a 10% return immediately after its inclusion, as buying flowed in. Although it is currently at the 120-day moving average, which might lead to a short-term dip, its mid-to-long-term direction is analyzed to remain intact.
Wonik Robotics possesses robot hand technology and is expected to have leading growth potential as a key component developer for humanoid robots.
Robots for heavy-duty work usually only need 4 fingers, with the Atlas robot being a prime example. However, for household chores or delicate tasks performed by humans, 5 fingers are needed, just like humans. In response to this need, Wonik Robotics has introduced an advanced new product—a robot hand with 5 fingers—thereby enhancing its precision work capabilities.
This is a result of Wonik Robotics' competitiveness being recognized among numerous robot companies. Wonik Robotics plans to utilize these funds to accelerate the AI transformation of its robot hands and establish a mass production system.
Based on this highly complex technology, Wonik Robotics is expected to play a significant role in the humanoid robot market. The advancement of robot hand technology will be a key driver in accelerating the practical use and widespread adoption of humanoid robots.
Wonik Holdings has entered a retracement phase after digesting bottom-level selling pressure. If entering at this point, the target price can be set at 29,000 won, and the stop-loss price at 16,000 won.
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