Coupang's Trading Volume Surges 36.37% to $191 Million, Ranking 415th in Daily Volume

On June 18, 2025, Coupang's trading volume reached $191 million, marking a 36.37% increase from the previous day. This surge placed Coupang at the 415th position in terms of trading volume for the day. The stock price of Coupang (CPNG) rose by 0.51%.

SVF Investments UK Ltd, a 10% owner of Coupang, sold 10,000,000 shares of the company on June 18, 2025. The transaction, valued at $282.50 million, was reported in a Form 4 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This significant insider sell could potentially impact investor sentiment and market perception of Coupang's stock.

Coupang, South Korea's largest e-commerce platform, operates primarily in South Korea and Taiwan. The company has built an extensive logistics network, ensuring timely delivery for orders placed even seconds before midnight. Beyond e-commerce, Coupang offers Rocket delivery services, online grocery delivery through Rocket Fresh, online meal delivery via Eats, and has expanded into luxury e-commerce and travel services.

Coupang's financial performance over the past three months has shown a revenue growth rate of 11.16% as of March 31, 2025. This growth rate is higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector. However, the company's gross margin stands at 29.29%, which is relatively low compared to its peers, indicating potential challenges in cost control and profitability. Additionally, Coupang's earnings per share (EPS) of 0.06 lags behind the industry average, raising concerns about profitability.

Coupang's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.93 is below the industry average, suggesting a healthier balance between debt and equity. This financial stability can be viewed positively by investors. The company's Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio of 201.79 is higher than the industry average, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued according to market sentiment. Conversely, the Price to Sales (P/S) ratio of 1.67 is lower than the average, presenting an attractive valuation and potentially signaling a buying opportunity for investors focused on sales performance. The EV/EBITDA ratio of 40.18 reflects a robust market valuation, outperforming industry benchmarks. However, Coupang's market capitalization is below industry benchmarks, which may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.