One-glance verdict
Undervalued
$100.10 our estimate vs market $65.21
35% below our estimate, below the bear case
Fundamentals snapshot
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
SSNLF · PNK · Technology · Consumer Electronics
Current price
$65.21
52-week range
$40.60 - $65.21
Market cap
$424.64B
Balance sheet
Healthy
71.97x Strong cushion
Net cash $126.39B. Interest coverage shows how many times profit covers the interest bill.
What stands out
3 Rewards
1 Risk
3 rewards · 1 risks
- Reward Revenue grew 10.9% last year.
- Reward Returns 30.8% on equity, ahead of 16% of its peers.
- Reward Free cash flow was positive in 3/10 years.
- Risk Stock trades 180238.1% above its 5-year average P/E.
What this company does
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung makes everything from phones and TVs to refrigerators and computer chips, with most of its money coming from selling smartphones and its memory chips for electronics. This matters because these two areas are huge global markets and show how well Samsung is doing with its popular gadgets and the essential computer parts that go into many devices.
How the company got here
Samsung Electronics started in 1969 as a small trading company in South Korea, selling dried fish and noodles. It wasn't until the late 1960s that it ventured into electronics, beginning with black-and-white televisions. A major turning point came in the 1980s when Samsung decided to invest heavily in semiconductors, a risky move at the time that eventually paid off handsomely. This strategic shift allowed Samsung to become a global leader in memory chips and later, in a wide array of consumer electronics.
What it actually does
Samsung Electronics is a giant in making all sorts of electronic gadgets and components that many of us use every day. Think about the smartphones in our pockets, the big TVs in our living rooms, and even the washing machines and refrigerators in our kitchens. They also make the crucial internal parts, like memory chips and screens, that go into many electronic devices, not just their own.
Device eXperience (DX)
This is the part of Samsung that most people recognize, as it's responsible for the finished products you can buy in stores. It includes everything from their popular Galaxy smartphones and tablets to QLED TVs, soundbars, and home appliances like refrigerators and washing machines. This division aims to create innovative and user-friendly devices that enhance everyday life for consumers worldwide.
Device Solutions (DS)
This is Samsung's powerhouse for making the 'brains' and 'eyes' of electronic devices. It's a leading global manufacturer of memory chips (like DRAM and NAND flash, which store data) and also produces advanced processors (like Exynos) and image sensors. These components are critical for everything from smartphones and computers to servers and cars, making this a foundational business for the entire tech industry.
SDC (Samsung Display Company)
Samsung Display Company, though a separate entity, is a crucial part of Samsung's ecosystem, and Samsung Electronics holds a significant stake in it. SDC is a world leader in producing advanced display panels, particularly OLED and QD-OLED screens. These high-quality displays are used in Samsung's own smartphones, TVs, and monitors, as well as being supplied to other major tech companies, powering many of the premium screens you see on the market.
Harman
Acquired by Samsung in 2017, Harman is a subsidiary focused on connected car technology, audio products, and enterprise automation solutions. It brings well-known audio brands like JBL, Harman Kardon, and Mark Levinson under the Samsung umbrella. Harman's expertise is vital for Samsung's push into the automotive sector, providing infotainment systems, digital cockpits, and audio experiences for vehicles.
What management is betting on now
Samsung's current strategy heavily emphasizes leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) across its product lines, from smart home devices to semiconductors. They are also focusing on expanding their foundry business, which means manufacturing chips designed by other companies, to compete more directly with rivals. Furthermore, Samsung is investing in next-generation display technologies and strengthening its position in the automotive and 5G network sectors to drive future growth.
Price history
How the share price has moved
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Is it cheap or expensive?
Fair value $100.10 vs current price $65.21
Our most-likely fair value is $100.10 a share — about 53.5% above today's price of $65.21, so the stock currently looks cheap (undervalued).
Is it drowning in debt?
Healthy
Net cash $126.4B - more cash than debt. Interest coverage 72.0x.
Net debt
$-126.39B
Interest coverage
71.97x
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.'s profit covers its interest bill about 72.0 times over. which is stronger than most peers shown here and 1 peers sit below 1x, which is the danger zone where profit does not fully cover the interest bill.
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Baseline
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SSNLF
BASELINE
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Total debt $16.90B Interest coverage 71.97x This is the baseline the peer rows are being compared against.
Total debt $84.34B Interest coverage 33.83x -53% vs SSNLF Carries about 2.1x less debt cushion than SSNLF.
Total debt $50.54B Interest coverage -0.02x -100% vs SSNLF This peer has almost no interest-payment cushion compared with SSNLF.
Total debt $5.18B Interest coverage 20.56x -71% vs SSNLF Carries about 3.5x less debt cushion than SSNLF.
Total debt $120.79B Interest coverage 175.32x +144% vs SSNLF Carries about 2.4x more debt cushion than SSNLF.
Total debt $128.81B Interest coverage 50.88x -29% vs SSNLF Carries about 1.4x less debt cushion than SSNLF.
What you should know
The case for and against SSNLF
3 Rewards
1 Risk
Rewards
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Revenue grew 10.9% last year.
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Returns 30.8% on equity, ahead of 16% of its peers.
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Free cash flow was positive in 3/10 years.
Risks
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Stock trades 180238.1% above its 5-year average P/E.
The numbers
All the key metrics, grouped by purpose
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Valuation
How expensive the stock looks
P/E (TTM)
19.01x
Forward P/E
14.69x
P/B
1.00x
P/S
0.00x
EV/EBITDA
-0.67x
PEG ratio
0.43x
Profitability
How much profit each dollar creates
Gross margin
57.5%
Operating margin
52.2%
Net margin
30.8%
ROE
30.8%
ROA
17.7%
Health
Liquidity and balance-sheet strength
Debt / equity
0.04x
Current ratio
2.83x
Quick ratio
2.19x
Total debt
$16.90B
Total cash
$143.28B
Growth
How the business has been compounding
Revenue TTM
$365.96B
Revenue 5Y CAGR
3.3%
EPS TTM
3.43
EPS 5Y CAGR
-6.4%
Cash flow
How much cash the business throws off
Operating CF TTM
$64.34B
Free CF TTM
$25.01B
FCF margin
6.8%
Dividend
Shareholder payout
Yield
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Payout ratio
7.5%
Last ex-div date
2026-06-29