Core Insights - Samsung's semiconductor business is robust, comprising four main segments: DRAM, NAND flash memory, foundry services, and proprietary mobile chips [1][3][5] Segment Summaries - **DRAM Business**: Samsung was previously the global leader but was surpassed by SK Hynix in Q1 2025, holding a market share of 34% compared to SK Hynix's 36% [1] - **NAND Flash Memory**: Samsung maintains its position as the global leader with approximately 33% market share, while SK Hynix holds around 20% [3] - **Foundry Services**: Samsung is one of the two companies globally that has mastered 3nm chip technology, ranking second in foundry market share, just behind TSMC [3] - **Proprietary Chips**: Samsung's Exynos series competes closely with Qualcomm's flagship chips [3] Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, Samsung's total revenue reached 79.14 trillion KRW (approximately 4,120 million RMB), marking a 10% year-over-year increase, while operating profit was 6.7 trillion KRW, up 1.2% [8] - The semiconductor division (DS) generated revenue of 25.1 trillion KRW (about 1,305 million RMB), reflecting a 9% year-over-year increase but a 17% quarter-over-quarter decline [8] - Within the semiconductor division, memory chip revenue was 19.1 trillion KRW, showing a 9% year-over-year decline but a 17% quarter-over-quarter increase [8] - Operating profit for the DS segment in Q1 2025 was 1.1 trillion KRW (57.2 million RMB), with an operating profit margin of only 4.38%, down 42% year-over-year and 62% quarter-over-quarter [10] Market Dynamics - Despite revenue growth, profit margins are under pressure due to aggressive pricing strategies from Chinese competitors, leading to a classic scenario of "increased sales but decreased profits" [10][12] - The global memory market, including NAND and DRAM, is experiencing volatility, with rising output from Chinese manufacturers contributing to price declines that significantly impact Samsung [12]