SK hynix (LUX:HYNSE) Profitability Rank: 10 (As of Jun. 2026) — 11% Above Median

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100 GF Score
Price $1,195.00
GF Value $741.34
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is SK hynix Profitability Rank?

SK hynix LUX:HYNSE -1.65% 100 Profitability Rank is 10 as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates LUX:HYNSE with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of $741.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

SK hynix has the Profitability Rank of 10. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

SK hynix's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 76.33%. As of today, SK hynix's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


SK hynix Profitability Rank Related Terms


LUX:HYNSE vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, SK hynix's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


SK hynix Profitability Rank vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SK hynix's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SK hynix's Profitability Rank falls into.


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SK hynix Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

SK hynix has the Profitability Rank of 10. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

SK hynix's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=39584.254 / 51860.557
=76.33 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

SK hynix has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 10 mean?
SK hynix (LUX:HYNSE) has a Profitability Rank of 10 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on SK hynix and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, SK hynix's Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00.
Is SK hynix's Profitability Rank too high?
SK hynix's current Profitability Rank of 10 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, SK hynix has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SK hynix's Profitability Rank compare to NVDA and AVGO?
SK hynix's Profitability Rank of 10 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. Historically, SK hynix's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Semiconductors company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on SK hynix and its competitors. SK hynix's current Profitability Rank is 10, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SK hynix stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SK hynix (LUX:HYNSE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $741.34, compared to a current price of $1,195.00 — trading 61.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 10, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 9.00. SK hynix's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SK hynix (LUX:HYNSE), the current Profitability Rank is 10 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is SK hynix (LUX:HYNSE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SK hynix stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1,195.00 is trading 61.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $741.34. GuruFocus considers SK hynix to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LUX:HYNSE:

  • Profitability Rank: 10 (11% above median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: $741.34 vs. price of $1,195.00 (61.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:HYNSE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SK hynix Business Description

Other Exchanges 000660:KoreaHY9H:Germany
Address 2091 Gyeongchung-daero, Bubal-eup, Gyeonggi-do, Icheon, KOR, 17336
SK Hynix is a semiconductor memory manufacturer with around 60%-70% of its revenue from DRAM and 30%-35% of its revenue from NAND. The company is both the second-largest DRAM and NAND supplier globally with a 33% and 21% market share, respectively, as of 2024. SK Hynix increased its market position in NAND from fourth to second, after acquiring Intel's NAND business in 2021. SK Square, an investment management company spun off from SK Telecom, is SK Hynix's largest shareholder and currently holds 20% of the company's shares.
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