Samsung Electronics Co.’s stock has slipped past SK Hynix, sparking concerns that a possible workers’ strike could deepen the gap.

Investors note that Samsung, South Korea’s most valuable firm, faces labor unrest that could disrupt production. The slowdown may erode market confidence and widen the performance split with its rival chipmaker.

Analysts warn that any strike would hit Samsung’s revenue streams and potentially lift SK Hynix’s relative valuation.

The divergence illustrates how labor dynamics can distort sector benchmarks, leaving shareholders wary of further erosion in Samsung’s share price.