Macro Dashboard
| Indicator | Level | 5-Day Change | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOSPI | 8,303 | −7.0% | Bear |
| KOSDAQ | 929 | +4.7% | Outperforming |
| USD/KRW | 1,557 | +0.9% | Stable |
| VIX | 16.6 | −11.9% | Contained |
| US 10Y | 4.42% | +0.02 | Flat |
| Brent | $72.3 | +0.4% | Stable |
Regime: Korea Bear · US Bull. The 11.7 percentage-point large-cap/small-cap spread inside Korea is the clearest expression of that split. Program net selling reached −₩1.6T on the day; futures basis held at +7.89 and ETF net creation of +₩295B provided a modest offset.
Market Wrap — July 1, 2026
Tuesday’s Korea session was a study in internal divergence. KOSPI shed 7% over five days while KOSDAQ gained 4.7% over the same window. The aggregate read is risk-off; the tape underneath it was selectively constructive.
What worked. Semiconductor materials and components, HBM-adjacent names, CPO/photonics, and power-grid infrastructure all attracted buyers. Samsung Electro-Mechanics (009150.KS) was the standout in the screening universe: +1.0% on the day, +12.3% over five sessions, RS percentile 99.7, with foreign net buying of +₩114.2B and institutional net buying of +₩43.0B — price and flow in alignment. That combination is rare in a session where broad market selling dominated.
What did not. Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) faced simultaneous outflows from foreign investors (−₩1,084.1B), institutions (−₩585.4B), and programs (−₩1,419.9B). The stock closed at ₩314,500, −5.8% on the day. Recent reports of HBM4E yields above 70% support the fundamental thesis but have not yet arrested the selling pressure. SK Hynix (000660.KS) fell 3.4% on the day, with institutional selling of −₩781.7B and program outflows of −₩455.7B; foreign selling was comparatively modest at −₩18.4B.
Breadth context. Only 0.6% of the 2,749-stock universe traded above the 50-day moving average; 1.1% above the 200-day. This is not a broad market; it is a concentrated rotation into quality small-to-mid cap names inside a macro Bear regime for Korea.
Flow summary. The non-arbitrage program outflow (−₩1,462B of the −₩1,604B total) points to passive and index-linked selling rather than directional shorts. Domestic retail absorbed the bulk of large-cap supply from foreign and institutional sellers — a pattern that has historically marked the distribution phase of a large-cap cycle.
Today’s Quality Re-Rating Candidates
The meta screener ranked 89 tickers today. Two names cleared all five screeners; one additional name cleared three with a consensus revision component. The framework runs: Quality Compounder (business quality gate) → Smart Money Quality / Earnings (institutional flow confirmation) → Cycle Rerating / PEAD (earnings catalyst and drift timing).
Top Overlap Candidates
| Ticker | Name | Meta Score | Screeners | Key Metrics | Caution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007660.KS | ISU Petasys | 92.9 | QC · SMQ · CR · SME · PEAD (5) | ROE 21.2%, OP YoY +100.9%, margin +6.7pp | RS 88.6; moderate short interest |
| 298040.KS | Hyosung Heavy Industries | 84.9 | QC · SMQ · CR · SME · PEAD (5) | ROE 21.4%, OP YoY +106.1%, margin +5.1pp | 5d F+I −₩5.1B; short 6.1% |
| 402340.KS | SK Square | 81.5 | QC · SMQ · SME (3) | ROE 31.9%, OP YoY +124.8%, consensus up | 1 DART risk-type filing |
| 062040.KS | Sanil Electric | 63.1 | QC · CR · PEAD · KMS (4) | ROE 25.4%, OP YoY +30.4%, margin +2.9pp | Short 7.7%; foreign outflow |
| 000660.KS | SK Hynix | 58.7 | QC · CR · PEAD (3) | ROE 35.6%, OP YoY +101.2%, margin +13.1pp | 5d F+I −₩8,975.9B; retail absorbing |
QC = Quality Compounder · SMQ = Smart Money Quality · CR = Cycle Rerating · SME = Smart Money Earnings · KMS = Kiwoom Market Surface
Additional 2-screener candidates: Daedeok Electronics (353200.KS), Samsung Electronics pref (005935.KS), Samsung Electronics (005930.KS), Jeju Semiconductor (080220.KQ), Wonik IPS (240810.KQ).
Top 3 in Depth
ISU Petasys (007660.KS) — Rank 1, Score 92.9
ISU Petasys makes multi-layer PCBs for AI servers and high-speed networking equipment — a direct beneficiary of hyperscaler infrastructure build-out. It is the only name today clearing all five screeners. Quality: ROE 21.2%, operating income +100.9% year-on-year, margin up 6.7 percentage points. Flow: institutional and foreign investors absorbed ₩232.7B of retail supply over recent sessions. Catalyst timing: PEAD window is open with a 52-week high gap of 17.7% and five-day return of +23.9%. Key next check: whether foreign buying is sustained (RS 88.6 sits below the 90+ threshold that marks the strongest leadership names) and how PCB order cadence tracks against AI capex disclosures.
Hyosung Heavy Industries (298040.KS) — Rank 2, Score 84.9
Hyosung Heavy Industries manufactures power transformers, switchgear, and grid infrastructure — directly exposed to both AI data center power demand and grid modernization spending. It also clears all five screeners. ROE is 21.4%, operating income grew 106.1% year-on-year, and margin expanded 5.1 percentage points. A DART single-supply-contract filing on June 23 adds a tangible catalyst on top of the screener signal. RS percentile of 93.6 places it in stronger relative strength than ISU Petasys. A mild five-day foreign+institutional outflow (−₩5.1B) and 6.1% short interest are worth monitoring but do not override the primary quality-and-flow signal.
SK Square (402340.KS) — Rank 3, Score 81.5
SK Square is a holding company with technology stakes, most notably SK Hynix. It clears Quality Compounder, Smart Money Quality, and Smart Money Earnings — the combination that flags re-rating driven by consensus revision rather than pure operating cycle. ROE of 31.9% and operating income up 124.8% year-on-year reflect semiconductor cycle tailwinds flowing through the holding structure. On June 30, DART confirmed completion of a share buyback, a shareholder return catalyst that adds to the re-rating angle. RS at 99.0 is among the highest in today’s screener universe. One risk-type DART filing also appeared; its materiality requires verification before drawing further conclusions.
Screener signals are research candidates, not buy or sell recommendations. All data sourced from Korea market databases as of the 2026-07-01 close. DART filings and flow data require independent verification.