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Samsung C&T Q3 2023 earnings

Overall Performance

Revenue: KRW 10.971T, Operating Profit: KRW 830B

- Year-over-Year (YoY) comparison:

Revenue slightly decreased by KRW 285B (-2.5%) from KRW 11.256T in Q3 2022 Operating profit increased by KRW 33B (4.1%) from KRW 797B in Q3 2022

- Quarter-over-Quarter (QoQ) comparison:

Revenue increased by KRW 385B (3.6%) from KRW 10.586T in Q2 2023

Operating profit increased by KRW 58B (7.5%) from KRW 772B in Q2 2023

In the face of prolonged global economic uncertainty, Q3 saw Samsung C&T post growth YoY and QoQ as the company maintained profitability on the back of the differentiated competitiveness of its businesses.

The Engineering & Construction Group performed strongly with high-quality overseas projects beginning to generate revenue in earnest. The Trading & Investment Group saw a YoY increase in operating profit as it continued to enjoy strengthened trading competitiveness and enhanced efficiency in its operating businesses.

The Fashion Group recorded a slight drop in revenue due to it being the off-season combined with a decline in consumer confidence, but saw a rise in operating profit. The Resort Group’s revenue and operating profit both grew on the back of increased leisure demand and new F&B business sites.

While external and internal circumstances are expected to deteriorate, Samsung C&T will strive to maintain a higher level of profitability in Q4.

With cumulative new orders in Q3 reaching KRW 15.6T, the company will seek to meet its annual target of KRW 19.9T as new domestic and overseas orders are set to continue.

Engineering & Construction Group

Revenue: KRW 5.282T, Operating Profit: KRW 303B

– YoY comparison:
Revenue rose by KRW 1.093T (26.1%) from KRW 4.189T in Q3 2022,
operating profit fell by KRW 21B (-6.5%) from KRW 324B in Q3 2022

– QoQ comparison:
Revenue rose by KRW 531B (11.2%) from KRW 4.751T in Q2 2023,
operating profit fell by KRW 2B (-0.7%) from KRW 305B in Q2 2023

The Engineering & Construction Group maintained a solid performance as high-profit engagements such as Qatar solar and Neom tunnel projects began generating revenue in earnest.

Trading & Investment Group

Revenue: KRW 3.254T, Operating Profit: KRW 89B

– YoY comparison:
Revenue fell by KRW 1.542T (-32.2%) from KRW 4.796T in Q3 2022,
operating profit rose by KRW 30B (50.9%) from KRW 59B in Q3 2022

– QoQ comparison:
Revenue fell by KRW 262B (-7.5%) from KRW 3.516T in Q2 2023,
operating profit fell by KRW 25B (-21.9%) from KRW 114B in Q2 2023

While the Trading & Investment Group’s revenue fell due to its exit from low-profit items, its operating profit grew YoY on the back of the group’s overseas operating businesses and solar sale proceeds among other strong performance areas.

Fashion Group

Revenue: KRW 456B, Operating Profit: KRW 33B

– YoY comparison:
Revenue fell by KRW 15B (-3.2%) from KRW 471B in Q3 2022,
operating profit rose by KRW 4B (13.8%) from KRW 29B in Q3 2022

– QoQ comparison:
Revenue fell by KRW 68B (-13.0%) from KRW 524B in Q2 2023,
operating profit fell by KRW 24B (-42.1%) from KRW 57B in Q2 2023

The Fashion Group’s revenue and operating profit both fell QoQ due to off-season effects. Its revenue also fell slightly YoY amid a drop in consumer confidence, but its operating profit saw slight growth.

Resort Group

Revenue: KRW 945B, Operating Profit: KRW 93B

– YoY comparison:
Revenue rose by KRW 15B (1.6%) from KRW 930B in Q3 2022,
operating profit rose by KRW 21B (29.2%) from KRW 72B in Q3 2022

– QoQ comparison:
Revenue rose by KRW 16B (1.7%) from KRW 929B in Q2 2023,
operating profit rose by KRW 44B (89.8%) from KRW 49B in Q2 2023

The Resort Group enjoyed growth in revenue and operating profit due to increased leisure demand and its expansion of F&B business sites.
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