Samyoung Electronics

What Samyoung Electronics does

Samyoung Electronics Co., Ltd. (삼영전자) is a South Korea–based manufacturer of aluminum electrolytic capacitors and conductive polymer aluminum hybrid capacitors, founded in 1968 and headquartered in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do. The company is publicly listed on the Korea Stock Exchange (KOSPI) under ticker 005680 and operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries including Samyoung H.K. Limited (Hong Kong regional office), a Qingdao manufacturing facility, and sales branches in Shanghai, Tianjin, and Shenzhen. Its product portfolio spans four primary form factors — large/PCB-terminal, screw-bolt-terminal, miniature/radial-lead, and SMD — plus a conductive polymer aluminum hybrid series, covering voltage ratings from 4V to 650V, capacitance from 0.1μF to 680,000μF, operating temperatures up to 150°C, and lifespans up to 20,000 hours. The catalog contains more than 100 series serving power electronics, inverter, automotive, and industrial electronics customers.

Samyoung generates revenue through direct B2B sales of capacitors to electronics OEMs, leveraging long-standing OEM qualifications including first-in-Korea IECQ manufacturer recognition (1984), ISO/TS 16949:2009 for automotive, and Green-Partner certifications from Sony (2003), Samsung (2004), and LG Electronics (2006). The go-to-market model is direct enterprise sales, with the Seongnam HQ handling domestic Korean customers and dedicated offices in Hong Kong, Qingdao, Shanghai, Tianjin, and Shenzhen covering Asia-Pacific demand. Recent product development has emphasized higher-temperature, higher-ripple SMD and hybrid series (FSV, FPX, FRW, FQV, FPV, FPW, FRV, UDB) targeting automotive and power-electronics applications. The company also operates a separate materials business (재료사업), pointing to vertical integration into upstream capacitor-grade raw materials. Governance includes a 2024 leadership transition with Byun Dong-joon as Chairman and Kim Seong-su as President.

Name

Samyoung Electronics

Legal name

Samyoung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Website

https://samyoung.co.kr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Samyoung Electronics is a South Korea–based, KOSPI-listed (ticker 005680) manufacturer of aluminum electrolytic and conductive polymer hybrid capacitors, founded in 1968, serving automotive, industrial, and consumer-electronics OEMs across voltage ratings of 4V–650V via direct sales offices in Korea, Hong Kong, and China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Components (Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors)

NAICS

Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing (334416)

SIC

Electronic Components, Nec (3679)

akta.pro primary industry

Capacitors (Ceramic/Film/Electrolytic/Tantalum/Supercapacitors) (HDAHANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial PCB & Substrate Components (Bare PCBs, rigid-flex, ceramic substrates, thick-film) (IMAGAJAM)

Keywords

• Aluminum electrolytic capacitors
• Conductive polymer capacitors
• Surface mount capacitors
• Electronic components manufacturing
• Capacitor series

Headquarters

HQ city

Seongnam

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Samyoung Electronics manufactures aluminum electrolytic capacitors and conductive polymer aluminum hybrid capacitors for power management, energy storage, filtering, and smoothing applications. The product portfolio is organized into four primary categories: Large Types (PCB Terminal and Screw-Bolt Terminal) for industrial/inverter use, Miniature Types (Radial Lead), Surface Mount Types (SMD), and Hybrid Series combining liquid electrolyte with conductive polymer technology. The capacitors serve electronics manufacturers across consumer electronics, automotive, industrial equipment, and telecommunications sectors.

Product overview

Samyoung Electronics is a manufacturer of aluminum electrolytic capacitors and conductive polymer aluminum hybrid capacitors. The company offers two main product categories: (1) Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors including Large Types (PCB Terminal and Screw-Bolt Terminal), Miniature Types (Radial Lead), and Surface Mount Types (SMD); and (2) Conductive Polymer Aluminium Solid Capacitors (Hybrid Series). The product portfolio spans over 100 series with various configurations for applications including general purpose, high reliability, wide temperature, long life, high ripple current, ultra low ESR, and special applications such as air bag, photo flash, welding machines, and inverters. Capacitors range from 4V to 650V voltage ratings and 0.1μF to 680,000μF capacitance with temperature ratings from 85°C to 150°C and lifespans from 1,000 to 20,000 hours.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Large Types (PCB Terminal and Screw-Bolt Terminal) Capacitors

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Youngjin ElectronicsminorOthersRelated company with offices in Anyang and Seoul, Korea. Represents affiliated company within Samyoung Electronics corporate group.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Elna Co., Ltd. Japanese aluminum electrolytic capacitor manufacturer with a long history, similar heritage to Samyoung. Competes in miniature and SMD aluminum electrolytic capacitors for similar end markets.
• Rubycon Corporation: Japanese specialist manufacturer of aluminum electrolytic capacitors, particularly recognized for miniature and high-performance types. Competes head-to-head with Samyoung in radial lead and SMD segments.
• Nichicon Corporation: Japan-based global leader in aluminum electrolytic capacitors, including conductive polymer aluminum capacitors, serving automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. Directly comparable to Samyoung in product portfolio and customer base.
• Nippon Chemi-Con: One of the world's largest manufacturers of aluminum electrolytic capacitors, with a strong focus on industrial, automotive, and power electronics applications. Closest direct competitor to Samyoung in product range and target markets.
• Lelon Electronics: Taiwan-based aluminum electrolytic capacitor manufacturer with similar product portfolio (SMD, radial lead, screw terminal types) and customer focus in industrial and consumer electronics. Direct regional competitor.
• Man Yue Technology ('MMG'): Hong Kong-listed aluminum electrolytic capacitor manufacturer with production in China. Competes directly with Samyoung in Asia-Pacific markets in both standard and SMD capacitor types.

Broad incumbents

• Yageo Corporation: Taiwan-based global passive components leader offering MLCCs, resistors, and inductors, plus acquired KEMET's aluminum electrolytic and film capacitor lines. Comparable competitor in the broader capacitor value chain.
• Vishay Intertechnology: Global manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and passive components, including aluminum electrolytic capacitors through its Sprague and BCcomponents brands. Broader portfolio than Samyoung but directly competes in capacitor lines.
• Murata Manufacturing: Global leader in MLCCs and broader passive electronic components. While broader than Samyoung, Murata competes in automotive and industrial-grade capacitors and is a benchmark competitor in premium segments.
• Panasonic Industry (capacitor business): Panasonic's industrial division manufactures aluminum electrolytic, film, and conductive polymer capacitors, among broader passive components. Comparable to Samyoung in electrolytic capacitor offerings, with greater scale and brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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