How to buy Samsung shares in Ireland

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd is a consumer electronics business based in Korea. Samsung shares (005930) are listed on the KO and all prices are listed in Korean Won. Samsung employs 108,400 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around KRW₩235.1 trillion.

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How to buy shares in Samsung from Ireland

1. Compare share trading platforms. If you're a beginner, look for a platform with low commissions, expert ratings and investment tools to track your portfolio. Narrow down top brands with our comparison table.
2. Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, like your ID and bank information. Fund your account with a bank transfer, credit card or debit card.
3. Search for Samsung Find the stock by name or ticker symbol: 005930. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment against your financial goals.
4. Purchase now or later. Buy today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until Samsung reaches your desired price. To spread out your purchase, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying at consistent intervals and amounts.
5. Decide on how many to buy. Weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimize risk through the market's ups and downs. You may be able to buy a fractional share of Samsung, depending on your broker.
6. Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of Samsung. Optimize your portfolio by tracking how your stock — and even the business — performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights on directors and management that can affect your stock.

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Samsung share price

Is it a good time to buy Samsung stock?

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Is Samsung under- or over-valued?

Valuing Samsung stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Samsung's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.

Samsung's P/E ratio

Samsung's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 18x. In other words, Samsung shares trade at around 18x recent earnings.

Samsung's PEG ratio

Samsung's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 1.1364. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.

The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Samsung's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.

Samsung's EBITDA

Samsung's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is KRW₩65,030.6 billion.

The EBITDA is a measure of a Samsung's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.

Frequently asked questions

• What percentage of Samsung is owned by insiders or institutions?

  Currently 19.42% of Samsung shares are held by insiders and 43.768% by institutions.

• How many people work for Samsung?

  Latest data suggests 108,400 work at Samsung.

• When does the fiscal year end for Samsung?

  Samsung's fiscal year ends in December.

• Where is Samsung based?

  Samsung's address is: 129, Samsung-ro, Suwon-si, South Korea, 443-742

• What is Samsung's ISIN number?

  Samsung's international securities identification number is: KR7005930003