On the afternoon of the 22nd, investors in the domestic stock market are focusing their attention on so-called 'asset stocks' — companies that hold high-quality real estate in addition to their core business value.

Asset stocks are attracting market interest because the value of their held land, buildings, and developable sites can be reflected in the overall corporate valuation. In particular, companies holding real estate in key areas of Seoul and the metropolitan region are seeing high expectations for re-evaluation, in tandem with anticipated recovery in the real estate market.

As of the afternoon trading session, Cheonil Express, cited as a representative asset stock, is trading at 180,400 won. It showed a steady trend, rising to an intraday high of 187,500 won, with a low of 177,200 won.

Dongyang Express is trading at 31,200 won, down 4.29% from the previous trading day. While recording an intraday high of 33,400 won and a low of 30,800 won, market interest in the re-evaluation of its held real estate value continues unabated.

In addition, companies such as SeoBU T&D, BYC, Shindoricoh, Kyungbang, Shinsegae, and Savezone I&C, which hold large-scale land and buildings in downtown Seoul and major commercial districts, are mentioned as representative asset stocks. These stocks are drawing strong investor interest due to the potential for significant capital gains relative to book value.

The securities industry analyzed that the possibility of re-evaluating asset stocks has increased further as management's corporate value enhancement (value-up) policies and asset efficiency initiatives have expanded recently. They explained that if the sale, development, or strategic utilization of idle real estate gains momentum, it could directly lead to an increase in corporate value beyond simple earnings improvement.

Finally, market experts advised, "In the case of asset stocks, it is necessary to comprehensively consider not only financial performance but also the location and development potential of held real estate, as well as the gap between book value and market value." They added, "Whether the asset value is realized going forward will act as a key variable in stock price movements."

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