LG Chem, Ltd.

KOSE:A051910 Stock Report

Market Cap: ₩24.4t

LG Chem Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

LG Chem is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 103.6% and 11.8% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 105.7% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 6.5% in 3 years.

Key information

103.6%

Earnings growth rate

105.74%

EPS growth rate

Chemicals earnings growth66.4%
Revenue growth rate11.8%
Future return on equity6.48%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated04 Jun 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Jun 02

A051910: Governance Reforms Will Support Future Upside Despite Lower Assumed P E

Analysts have nudged their price target for LG Chem higher from ₩421,500 to about ₩441,640. This reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, a lower anticipated future P/E multiple, and a slightly reduced discount rate.
Narrative Update • May 16

A051910: Licensing Agreement And Governance Reforms Will Support Future Earnings Power

Analysts reaffirmed LG Chem's fair value estimate at ₩540,000 per share, citing updated assumptions that reflect a lower discount rate, slightly higher revenue growth expectations, improved profit margin forecasts, and a reduced future P/E multiple. What's in the News Frontier Medicines granted LG Chem an exclusive worldwide license to develop and commercialize FMC-220 outside Greater China.
Narrative Update • May 02

A051910: Governance Tensions And Modest Margin Outlook Will Likely Restrain Future Upside

Analysts have raised LG Chem's fair value estimate from ₩313,081.20 to ₩328,010.40, reflecting a slightly lower discount rate, a modestly higher profit margin outlook, and an updated future P/E assumption. What's in the News Frontier Medicines granted LG Chem an exclusive worldwide license to develop and commercialize FMC-220 outside Greater China.
Narrative Update • Apr 17

A051910: Governance Reforms And Higher Future P E Will Support Upside

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for LG Chem down from ₩433,115 to ₩421,500, reflecting a slightly lower revenue growth outlook and profit margin assumptions, along with a modestly adjusted discount rate and future P/E. What's in the News Frontier Medicines granted LG Chem an exclusive worldwide license to develop and commercialize FMC-220 outside of Greater China.
Narrative Update • Apr 01

A051910: Governance Reforms And Licensing Deal Will Support Long Term Earnings Power

Analysts kept their fair value estimate for LG Chem steady at ₩540,000 by adjusting assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, and used these updates to reaffirm their price target without changing the headline figure. What's in the News Frontier Medicines granted LG Chem an exclusive worldwide license to develop and commercialize FMC-220 outside Greater China.
Narrative Update • Mar 18

A051910: Dividend Outlook And Revised Assumptions Will Likely Keep Shares Fairly Priced

Analysts now place LG Chem's fair value at about ₩313,081 per share, compared with the prior ₩310,000. This reflects updated views on slower revenue growth, thinner profit margins, a slightly lower discount rate, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple.
Narrative Update • Mar 04

A051910: Lower Discount Rate And Higher Future P/E Will Support Upside

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for LG Chem from ₩424,769 to ₩433,115, reflecting a slightly lower discount rate and an updated future P/E assumption, while keeping long term revenue growth and profit margin expectations broadly consistent. What's in the News LG Chem announced an annual dividend of ₩2,000.0000 per share, with an ex dividend date of March 30, 2026 and a record date of March 31, 2026 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Feb 18

A051910: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Support Long-Term Upside

Analysts have raised their price target on LG Chem to ₩424,769 from ₩420,222, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News LG Chem announced an annual dividend of ₩2,000.0000 per share, with an ex dividend date of March 30, 2026, and a record date of March 31, 2026 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Feb 04

A051910: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Support Long-Term Upside

Analysts now see LG Chem's fair value at ₩420,222, down from ₩432,333, citing updated assumptions around a higher discount rate, a lower revenue growth outlook, slimmer profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News LG Chem announced an annual dividend of ₩2,000.0000 per share, with an ex-date set for March 30, 2026, and a record date of March 31, 2026 (Key Developments).
Analysis Article • Jan 29

Sentiment Still Eluding LG Chem, Ltd. (KRX:051910)

It's not a stretch to say that LG Chem, Ltd.'s ( KRX:051910 ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.6x right now seems...
Narrative Update • Jan 21

A051910: Long-Term Holography Alliance Will Likely Keep Shares Fairly Priced

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for LG Chem from ₩259,676 to ₩310,000, reflecting updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News ZEISS and LG Chem agreed on a long-term alliance for photopolymer film supply at industrial scale to support ZEISS Holographic Windshield Displays in automotive applications (Key Developments).
Analysis Article • Jan 10

Is LG Chem (KRX:051910) Using Too Much Debt?

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Narrative Update • Jan 07

A051910: Long-Term Holography Alliance Will Likely Leave Shares Priced Too Optimistically

Analysts have lifted their price target for LG Chem from ₩250,535 to ₩259,676. They cite updates to their models that factor in revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E.
Narrative Update • Dec 23

A051910 Translucent Display Materials Alliance Will Drive Long Term Earnings Power

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for LG Chem from 436,206 KRW to 540,000 KRW, citing expectations for stronger revenue growth, a lower discount rate, and a higher justified future P/E multiple, despite slightly softer profit margin assumptions. What's in the News ZEISS and LG Chem formed a strategic alliance to supply robust, sustainable photopolymer films at industrial scale, supporting the emerging holography industry and advanced optical applications in mobility and consumer tech (Key Developments).
Analysis Article • Dec 20

Here's What's Concerning About LG Chem's (KRX:051910) Returns On Capital

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Firstly, we'll want to...
Narrative Update • Dec 09

A051910: Alliance For Future Windshield Displays Will Support Long-Term Upside

Analysts have modestly lowered their price target on LG Chem to approximately 432,300 KRW from about 437,400 KRW. This reflects slightly softer long term revenue growth assumptions and a marginally lower future earnings multiple, partly offset by a small improvement in projected profit margins and risk profile.
Narrative Update • Nov 25

A051910: Industry Partnership Will Drive Adoption Of Automotive Display Technology

Analysts have raised their price target for LG Chem from ₩421,307.69 to ₩437,423.08. They cited improved forecasts for revenue growth and profit margins as key drivers behind the upward revision.
Narrative Update • Nov 08

A051910: Improved Profitability And Industry Partnerships Will Support Future Performance

Narrative Update on LG Chem: Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for LG Chem from 354,076.92 KRW to 421,307.69 KRW. This change is attributed to improved revenue growth projections and a stronger profit margin outlook.
Narrative Update • Oct 25

Decarbonization And US Supply Chains Will Generate Future Momentum

Analysts have raised their price target for LG Chem from ₩344,481 to ₩354,077, citing a slightly lower discount rate as well as a stable outlook for revenue growth and profit margins. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: increased marginally from ₩344,481 to ₩354,077 Discount Rate: decreased from 10.51% to 9.56% Revenue Growth Forecast: declined slightly from 11.07% to 10.89% Net Profit Margin Projection: lowered from 4.67% to 4.61% Future P/E Ratio: edged up from 11.63x to 11.88x
Analysis Article • Oct 16

LG Chem, Ltd. (KRX:051910) Doing What It Can To Lift Shares

There wouldn't be many who think LG Chem, Ltd.'s ( KRX:051910 ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.5x is worth a...
Analysis Article • Sep 25

Is LG Chem (KRX:051910) Using Too Much Debt?

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article • Sep 04

The Returns On Capital At LG Chem (KRX:051910) Don't Inspire Confidence

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Typically, we'll...
Narrative Update • Aug 11

Advancements In Chemical Recycling And Bio-Materials Will Strengthen Competitive Edge

The upward revision in LG Chem’s Analyst Price Target appears primarily driven by a notable increase in the forecasted Future P/E multiple, despite a slight decline in expected revenue growth, resulting in a new price target of ₩344,222. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for LG Chem The Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen from ₩327370 to ₩344222.
Analysis Article • Jul 24

At ₩291,000, Is It Time To Put LG Chem, Ltd. (KRX:051910) On Your Watch List?

Let's talk about the popular LG Chem, Ltd. ( KRX:051910 ). The company's shares saw a significant share price rise of...
Analysis Article • Jul 03

Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On LG Chem, Ltd. (KRX:051910) Even After 32% Share Price Boost

LG Chem, Ltd. ( KRX:051910 ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 32% after a shaky period beforehand...
Analysis Article • Jun 10

Here's Why LG Chem (KRX:051910) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...
New Narrative • Mar 20

LG Chem's future valuation is set to take off as fair value approaches 767351.04

Expect recovery in the petrochemical sector and improved margins.
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New Narrative • Nov 08

Innovative Materials And Energy Solutions Drive Future Profitability Amidst Global Challenges

Improved profitability in Petrochemical division due to higher spreads, new plant utilization, and expanded shipments boosts future operating profit.

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

KOSE:A051910 - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (KRW Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202865,953,5853,590,8223,918,05010,729,47018
12/31/202759,110,6512,032,8151,080,6359,032,32824
12/31/202652,758,618311,468-4,443,9166,786,64621
3/31/202645,600,088-2,716,485-5,876,6876,165,295N/A
12/31/202545,932,167-2,460,229-5,608,1488,233,859N/A
9/30/202547,474,138-1,750,015-3,582,9218,896,214N/A
6/30/202548,898,235-1,808,116-6,794,3758,298,412N/A
3/31/202549,722,439-1,764,912-6,392,9928,451,303N/A
12/31/202448,699,754-1,568,127-7,755,0357,012,339N/A
9/30/202449,553,167-237,345-8,369,5996,191,866N/A
6/30/202450,427,72693,722-7,332,8847,005,572N/A
3/31/202452,521,481972,220-6,272,2357,486,859N/A
12/31/202355,249,7851,347,764-5,574,4797,536,462N/A
9/30/202355,771,1531,346,341-5,639,2826,230,911N/A
6/30/202356,260,9491,533,717-7,256,7903,475,231N/A
3/31/202353,672,7381,579,739-8,783,102917,041N/A
12/31/202250,983,2511,787,935-7,979,802569,880N/A
9/30/202248,261,6452,115,238-7,412,183422,192N/A
6/30/202244,874,5562,161,793-4,793,1612,424,499N/A
3/31/202244,566,4193,082,075-2,309,9564,599,748N/A
12/31/202142,599,2843,372,134-392,5535,509,816N/A
9/30/202140,564,0402,657,870354,4315,791,521N/A
6/30/202137,469,5952,491,9781,811,4566,876,181N/A
3/31/202132,957,5681,358,1491,999,9717,004,321N/A
12/31/202030,058,872413,984198,6315,840,832N/A
9/30/202028,570,095839,732-528,1955,442,283N/A
6/30/202027,965,952491,977-2,548,8633,849,601N/A
3/31/202027,817,070198,754-4,335,3072,379,608N/A
12/31/201927,353,078342,523N/A3,121,101N/A
9/30/201927,285,247480,655N/A2,093,239N/A
6/30/201927,621,160706,284N/A2,897,084N/A
3/31/201927,894,6001,119,553N/A2,732,628N/A
12/31/201828,183,0131,472,608N/A2,124,969N/A
9/30/201827,272,5031,668,223N/A2,389,703N/A
6/30/201826,434,7281,845,786N/A2,120,173N/A
3/31/201825,764,9361,945,139N/A2,993,674N/A
12/31/201725,698,0141,945,280N/A3,180,748N/A
9/30/201724,777,5081,898,369N/A2,702,610N/A
6/30/201723,434,7031,673,017N/A2,249,197N/A
3/31/201722,271,8721,472,851N/A1,950,127N/A
12/31/201620,659,2961,281,124N/A2,516,697N/A
9/30/201620,188,1901,222,608N/A2,882,921N/A
6/30/201620,311,6611,277,420N/A3,029,652N/A
3/31/201620,165,6531,249,954N/A2,918,568N/A
12/31/201520,206,5831,152,987N/A3,172,130N/A
9/30/201520,538,2961,052,789N/A2,635,820N/A
6/30/201521,024,495944,729N/A2,599,472N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: A051910 is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (3.1%).

Earnings vs Market: A051910 is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.

High Growth Earnings: A051910 is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: A051910's revenue (11.8% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the KR market (15.7% per year).

High Growth Revenue: A051910's revenue (11.8% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: A051910's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (6.5%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/09 04:23
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/09 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

LG Chem, Ltd. is covered by 41 analysts. 24 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Kyunghee ChungBarclays
NEIL BEVERIDGEBernstein
Joon-Ho LeeBofA Global Research