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Today, Hanmi Semiconductor (042700) is trading at 254,500 won, down more than 5% during the trading session. The stock price is being pulled down as valuation concerns arise from recent sharp gains and profit-taking sales enter the market. Market analysts attribute this to cautious sentiment regarding short-term overheating.

Hanmi Semiconductor (042700), identified as a key equipment manufacturer for artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors in the KOSPI market, is continuing its weakness on the 16th. Today, the stock fell to 254,500 won at one point in the morning, trading down 15,000 won (-5.57%) compared to the previous trading day. This is considered a somewhat unusual correction given the recent strong upward trend.

The current decline reflects investor caution regarding recent sharp price increases. Hanmi Semiconductor has emerged as a key player in the TC Bonder (Thermal Compression Bonder) market, which is essential for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) production, and has garnered significant market expectations. This optimism became the backdrop for investors taking short-term profit-taking, despite the announcement of consolidated financial results on a provisional basis released last week and notice of an earnings conference call (IR). As the provisional results were interpreted to have failed to fully meet market expectations or were already reflected in the stock price, a "sell on news" sentiment has spread.

In terms of supply and demand, notable selling from foreign and institutional investors stands out. In particular, major buyers that had driven Hanmi Semiconductor's stock price in recent months are now realizing profits, making it difficult for retail investors' buying to offset the downward pressure. While overall semiconductor industry improvement expectations remain intact, analyst consensus is that individual stock valuations have not eased from short-term burden.

The industry acknowledges Hanmi Semiconductor's unique technological prowess and market position in the HBM sector while noting that recent stock movements have shown signs of overheating. A securities analyst stated, "Hanmi Semiconductor emerged as the biggest beneficiary of HBM-related investment expansion, causing its stock price to rise sharply, but given the rapid surge in a short period, the current market capitalization reflects future earnings substantially. Today's stock decline is a realization of such valuation burden and represents the market's natural adjustment to excessive expectations."

Hanmi Semiconductor is currently testing a support level in the early 250,000 won range. If this level breaks, additional downward pressure could intensify, requiring investor caution. However, given that forecasts for the structural growth of the HBM market remain largely unchanged, the current price decline may not undermine the medium-to-long-term trend. What matters is a balanced perspective that coolly assesses the company's fundamentals and industry growth potential beyond short-term volatility. Across the sector, AI semiconductor-related stocks are showing signs of fatigue from recent sharp gains, with some profit-taking sales emerging. A cautious approach may be warranted for the time being.

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