LG Chem stock
051910.KSKSCLG Chem, Ltd., Basic MaterialsISIN KR7051910008
39Score 39 out of 100, Weak
Price and trend
42 / 100
Price history
−39% in one yearThe chart shows daily closes over 20 years, adjusted for stock splits and without dividends. Click into the chart to set a price alert at that price.
Below the 200-day line: the price is 21% below it.
Since July 2026 the 50-day line has been below the 200-day line; the trend has turned down.
Normal: the price is neither overheated nor sold off (RSI 57).
The price is 44% below its 52-week high. Largest decline in 20 years: 82% (February 2021 to May 2025).
Chart figures for advanced users
- SMA 50$193.04
- Average price of the last 50 trading days, shows the short-term trend.
- SMA 200$228.34
- Average price of the last 200 trading days, shows the long-term trend.
- RSI (14)57
- Relative strength over the last 14 days on a scale from 0 to 100. Above 70 the price counts as overheated, below 30 as sharply fallen.
- MACDabove the signal line
- Compares a fast and a slow price average. Above its signal line momentum is rising, below it momentum is fading.
- Support$164.90
- The lowest closing price of the last twelve months.
- Resistance$321.94
- The highest closing price of the last twelve months.
Snapshot
Computed from the data by fixed rules, no AI
- LG Chem, Ltd. belongs to the Chemicals industry (South Korea) and, with a market value of $12.78B, is number 12 of 44 companies in its industry on MEQIRI.
- In fiscal 2025 it reported revenue of $34.43B (down 6.1% year on year) and a loss of $1.36B.
- For fiscal 2026, analysts expect on average revenue of $42.59B (up 23.7%) and adjusted earnings per share of −$1.61.
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- MEQIRI Score 39 out of 100 (Weak): rank 396 of 461 in Basic Materials, median 57.
- Our model puts fair value at $506.28, with the price 64% below it.
In plain words
The numbers on this page in plain words, written by an AI
Strengths
None of our strength checks applies.
Weaknesses
- Margin fallingOperating margin −1%, average of the prior years 5.8% (to 2024).Profitability 20
- Loss-makingLoss of $1.67B over the last 12 months.Fundamentals 37
- Negative free cash flowFree cash flow −$4.06B over the last 12 months.Fundamentals 37
Its standout strength is valuation, while profitability and momentum hold the score back.
Daily figure as of 13 Nov 2026
How the score is calculatedScore overview
Fundamental quality fluctuates.
Score history
The full history of up to 20 years comes with MEQIRI Pro.
See plansCrash risk not measured
How well MEQIRI warnsFor stocks from Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Canada, India and Brazil we only show crash risk once a separate backtest shows that it warns as well there as in the US and Europe.
Valuation
Valuation signal
Possible value trapIn our model the price counts as cheap below $337.52 and expensive above $1,012.56 (uncertainty very high, based on the price swings of the past year).
Calculated with a cost of equity of 9.3%. At 10.3% the fair value would be $410.58, at 8.3% it would be $641.75.
Possible value trap: looks cheap, but score below 50.
Valuation metrics
From the cash-flow model alone; without earnings there is no industry value.
Calculate with your own assumptionsCompany performance
This shows several years of history with an automatic assessment.
Revenue
In the twelve months to 30 Sep 2026, revenue rose 12.7% on the twelve months before. Revenue has grown solidly since 2007, at about 7% per year.
Margins
- Gross margin
- Operating margin
- Net margin
In fiscal 2025: gross 17%, operating −1%, net not measured.
Debt & balance sheet
latest quarterDebt is moderate, but interest coverage is weak. Keep an eye on the interest burden and refinancing.
Earnings
- Next earnings
- 9 Feb 2027in 88 days
- Last reported
- 4 Nov 2026EPS reported −$9.85 (expected −$0.02)below expectations
Analyst estimates
Earnings estimates have barely changed since 24 Oct 2026.
- Earnings per share
- −$1.61+1.3%
- Revenue
- $42.59B+0.6%
- Earnings per share
- $18.82−0.4%
- Revenue
- $48.2B+0.7%
MEQIRI has stored the estimates since 24 Oct 2026. Until 30 days are available, the card shows the change since that day. Mean estimate according to Financial Modeling Prep. No price target and no recommendation.
What happened at LG Chem
The key events of the last six months from our own data. A click takes you to the matching card.
Sector comparison
461 rated companies in Basic Materials
- This company
- 39
- Sector median
- 57
Categories against the sector median
The median is the middle value: half of the companies in the sector lie above it, half below. Categories with too few comparable companies are left out.
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ETFs that hold LG Chem
Held by 55 ETFs on Xetra. Shown per index: the ETF with the largest weight.
| ETF | Weight | Cost | Fund size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amundi Global Hydrogen UCITS ETF AccAMEE | 2.45% | 0.45% | €205.36M |
| L&G Pharma Breakthrough UCITS ETFETLI | 2.19% | 0.49% | €26.29M |
| Amundi MSCI New Energy UCITS ETF DistLYM9 | 0.89% | 0.60% | €976.93M |
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| Xtrackers MSCI Korea UCITS ETF 1CDBX8 | 0.62% | 0.45% | €445.58M |
| HAN-GINS Tech Megatrend Equal Weight UCITS ETF AccT3KE | 0.61% | 0.59% | €98.84M |
| Franklin FTSE Korea UCITS ETFFLXK | 0.55% | 0.09% | €3.93B |
| WisdomTree Battery Solutions UCITS ETF USD AccW1TA | 0.41% | 0.40% | €132.27M |
| Xtrackers Future Mobility UCITS ETF 1CXMOV | 0.34% | 0.35% | €167.19M |
Holdings as reported by the funds via FMP, excluding swap ETFs (their holdings are only collateral).
Data status and sources
- Score
- Daily value of 13 Nov 2026, recalculated nightly
- Price
- Closing price of 12 Nov 2026
- Latest annual report
- Fiscal year 2025, period end 31 Dec 2025
- Currency
- Amounts in US dollars, converted at the ECB reference rate of 12 Nov 2026 ($1 = ₩1,334.10)
- Source
- Financial statements, ratios and prices from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), based on the company's reports. MEQIRI calculates the score and fair value from them.
Mandatory disclosures for this rating
- ; time horizon around 12 months
- Rated Weak, published since 7 Nov 2026 (in the score history since 15 May 2026)
- Valuation signal Fairly valued since 7 Nov 2026
- End-of-day prices, metrics cached for up to 24 hours
- Score and fair value are estimates from a disclosed model. They are not facts and not a price target.
- Produced by SSM Ventures UG (haftungsbeschränkt), responsible person Sven Brostmeyer, Managing Director, automatically according to the disclosed model.
- Not investment advice. Losses up to and including a total loss are possible. Personal circumstances are not considered.