KB Securities, in a research report on September 7, noted that despite an optimistic fundamental outlook, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix shares have fallen 38% from their peaks in the past three months. Their forward P/E ratio for next year's earnings is only about 3x, placing them in an "extremely undervalued" state. The firm designated both companies as top picks in the semiconductor sector, anticipating a strong revaluation rally to commence soon.