Samsung Electronics hit "180,000-electronics" right after the market opened on the 13th.
As of 9:05 a.m. that day, Samsung Electronics shares were trading at 182,400 won on the Korea Exchange, up 2.13% (3,800 won) from the previous day. This is the first time Samsung Electronics shares have topped 180,000 won.
Analysts in the securities industry also said there is still room for further gains in Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.
Yeom Dong-chan, a researcher at Korea Investment & Securities Co., said in a report published that day, "One of the market's recent concerns is how long the strength of Samsung Electronics and SK hynix will continue," but noted, "After reviewing the indicators, we concluded there is no need to cut exposure too quickly."
He added, "At present, Samsung Electronics and SK hynix have seen returns on equity (ROE) rise enough to explain their price-to-book ratios (PBR)," and said, "If anything, it is hard to say that corporations other than these two have experienced ROE increases sufficient to explain their higher PBRs."