LG Chemicals (051910) fair value: what the stock is really worth
We calculate from audited financials what LG Chemicals is really worth. The fair value tells you whether the price is too high or too low, the quality score (0 to 100) how solid the business behind it is. 26 models, 37 quality factors, updated daily.
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Price vs Fair Value
White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 18, 2026.
How to read this chart
60‑month range 181,235 KRW – 902,345 KRW · fair‑value band 359,727 KRW – 815,783 KRW · the 258,500 KRW price screens below the 587,755 KRW fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). Dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 18, 2026.
LG Chem, Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a chemical company in Korea, China, Asia/Oceania, the United States, Europe, and internationally.
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LG Chem, Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a chemical company in Korea, China, Asia/Oceania, the United States, Europe, and internationally. It offers ethylene-based synthetic resin products, such as ethylene vinyl acetate, high density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, linear low-density polyethylene, polyolefin elastomer, polyvinyl chloride, metallocene PE, and UNIQABLE, a recyclable all-PE packaging solution; and styrene-based synthetic resin, including acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, acrylonitrile styrene acrylate, expandable polystyrene, polystyrene, styrene acrylonitrile copolymer. The company also provides polycarbonate, a benzene-based synthetic resin product; polypropylene, a propylene-based synthetic resin; superabsorbent polymer; butadiene rubber, nitrile butadiene rubber, nitrile butadiene rubber latex, styrene butadiene latex, and solution styrene butadiene rubber; caustic soda; plasticizer; and base oil. In addition, it offers bisphenol A; acrylate, alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, methacrylate butadiene styrene, neopentyl glycol, and styrene butadiene styrene; aerogel; anode binder and carbon nanotube; KEYFLEX BT, KEYFLEX TO, LUCEL, LUCON, LUMID/LUXY, LUMILOY, LUMIPLAS, LUPOL, LUPOS, LUPOX/LUMAX, LUPOY, and LUSEP high-performance plastics; display materials; adhesives for automotive bodyshop and cathode material paintshop, cathode material, dispersant for conductive agent, flame barrier material, and separators. Further, the company provides semiconductor materials and automobiles materials; life science products for arthritis, diabetes, growth hormone, fertility, anemia, anti-adhesive agent, antimicrobials, bovine somatotropin, vaccines, and crop protection agents. LG Chem, Ltd. was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
Stock analysis
LG Chemicals (051910) currently trades at 258,500 KRW, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is 587,755 KRW, implying the stock looks roughly 56.0% undervalued today.
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Valuation
Bull case: the Asset-Based group reads highest at a median of 311,741 KRW per share, and 2 of the 6 models we run sit above the 258,500 KRW price.
Bear case: the Multiples group reads lowest at 74,365 KRW, and 4 of the 6 models stay below the price. Evidence for this calculation is medium.
Scenario range: 359,727 KRW (bear) to 815,783 KRW (bull), the price of 258,500 KRW sits below it. Bear and bull are the same models on cautious and optimistic assumptions, a range, not a price target.
Quality & growth
The Quality Score stands at 31/100 (below-average quality), in the Basic Materials sector.
Weak Growth: Revenue growth is inconsistent: the periods point in different directions, so there is no trend to rely on.
LG Chemicals reported revenue of 45.9T KRW in FY2025 versus 42.7T KRW in FY2021, a compound +1.9%/yr. Reported net income was −1.8T KRW in FY2025.
Key figures
Market cap 20.8T KRW (≈ $14.5B) · P/S ratio 0.60 · Dividend yield 0.8% · Net margin −4.0% · Return on equity −5.9% · Return on assets (EBIT) 4.8% · Operating margin −0.4% · Revenue (TTM) 45.6T KRW.
Competitive moat
Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 42 out of 100 (low confidence).
What moves the price
The share trades about 41% below its 52-week high and 31% above its 52-week low, currently below its 200-day average.
For context, the median of 10 Basic Materials peers we cover trades at −30% fair-value upside, at 127%, 051910 screens cheaper than that median.
Fair Value models
Bear 359,727 KRWFair Value 587,755 KRWBull 815,783 KRW
Model ⓘEach model values the company its own way (discounted cash flow, earnings, assets, dividends). The fair value above is their evidence-weighted blend, not the output of a single model.Bear ⓘBear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull ⓘBull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.Evidence ⓘEvidence = how well-backed THIS model's estimate is for this stock (0–100): how complete and reliable its input data are, and how well the model fits the company. The final Fair Value is an evidence-weighted blend, so better-evidenced models count more. Green ≥70, amber 50–69, grey below 50.
Growth Quality ⓘGrowth is valuable only when reinvestment earns attractive returns (Aswath Damodaran): sustainable growth depends on return on capital, reinvestment and efficiency. Basis: total company revenue over the periods shown on the cards (3Y/5Y/all years), not per share, so a merger can show up as a growth jump; per-share earnings growth is in the value-creation card.20/100
Revenue growth is inconsistent: the periods point in different directions, so there is no trend to rely on.
Revenue growth 1 year
−5.7%
Revenue growth 3 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
−4.0%
Revenue growth 5 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+8.8%
Revenue growth 24 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+10.7%
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Profit margin (trend) ⓘOperating margin then vs now, from reported annual statements. A falling margin after a boom year is the classic peak-earnings signal: the growth rate then leans on an inflated base.
6.0% (2020) → 2.6% (2025)
What shareholders gained per year ⓘWe only publish this rate when it is defensible. Reason: fiscal 2025 is a loss year, no rate is defined from a loss
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Peer GroupⓘHow this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.Chemicals · 348 stocks
Beats the industry median on 2/10 measures
Overall it trails its industry peers.
Valuation
Quality Score31 · Bottom 25%
Fair Value upside+108% · Top 25%
Profitability
Return on assets−1% · Bottom 25%
Net margin (TTM)−5% · Bottom 25%
Operating margin (TTM)0% · Bottom 25%
Growth and dividend
Revenue growth−3% · Below median
Dividend yield (TTM)0.8% · Below median
Balance sheet
Debt / equity0.65× · Highest 25%
Valuation Multiplesvs Chemicals median · lower = cheaper
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Frequently asked questions
Is LG Chemicals (051910) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Sep 18, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of 587,755 KRW versus a price of 258,500 KRW, about +127% upside (undervalued).
What is the fair value of 051910?
Our model-based fair value for LG Chemicals is 587,755 KRW (as of Sep 18, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price: 258,500 KRW.
What is the quality score of 051910?
LG Chemicals has a Quality Score of 31/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the price target for LG Chemicals (051910)?
Our model-based price target is the fair value of 587,755 KRW (as of Sep 18, 2026) from 6 valuation models. Cautious scenario 359,727 KRW, optimistic scenario 815,783 KRW. It is a calculation from audited fundamentals, not an analyst target.
What is the LG Chemicals stock forecast for 2026?
Our models put fair value at 587,755 KRW, about +127% upside versus a price of 258,500 KRW (undervalued). Cautious scenario 359,727 KRW, optimistic scenario 815,783 KRW. The calculation is refreshed regularly with new filings.
What is the revenue of LG Chemicals (051910)?
LG Chemicals reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about 45.6T KRW (latest available figure, as of Sep 18, 2026).
Does LG Chemicals pay a dividend?
LG Chemicals currently shows a dividend yield of about 0.77% relative to its recent price (as of Sep 18, 2026).
What is the intrinsic value of LG Chemicals (051910)?
Intrinsic value and fair value mean the same thing: what the business is worth on its numbers, independent of the share price. For LG Chemicals it is 587,755 KRW per share (as of Sep 18, 2026), against a price of 258,500 KRW. It is the blended result of 6 valuation models (cash flow, earnings, asset, dividend).
Is LG Chemicals stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
As of Sep 18, 2026, 051910 trades below its calculated fair value: price 258,500 KRW, fair value 587,755 KRW, a gap of about +127% (undervalued). The calculation is refreshed with each new quarterly report, so the verdict can change during the year.
Is fair value the same as the market price of 051910?
No. The price is what the market pays today (258,500 KRW); the fair value is what the company's own numbers justify (587,755 KRW). For LG Chemicals the two are 329,255 KRW per share apart. That gap is exactly why we show both numbers side by side.
How much is LG Chemicals worth?
The market values LG Chemicals at about 20.8T KRW (market capitalisation, as of Sep 18, 2026). Per share that is 258,500 KRW; our models calculate a fair value of 587,755 KRW per share.
What do the bullish and bearish scenarios say about 051910?
Our models span a range for LG Chemicals: cautious scenario 359,727 KRW, base 587,755 KRW, optimistic 815,783 KRW per share (as of Sep 18, 2026, price 258,500 KRW). The range comes from different growth and margin assumptions, not from analyst opinions.
What is the PEG ratio of 051910?
The PEG ratio of LG Chemicals is 1.13 (P/E divided by earnings growth, as of Sep 18, 2026). That is above 1, so the growth is already paid for in the price.
How solid is the balance sheet of LG Chemicals (051910)?
Balance-sheet figures for LG Chemicals (as of Sep 18, 2026): return on equity −5.9%, debt of 0.65 per unit of equity. They feed the Quality Score of 31/100, which measures business quality independently of the share price.
How far is 051910 from its 52-week high?
LG Chemicals trades at 258,500 KRW, about 41% below its 52-week high of 437,500 KRW and 31% above the low of 197,430 KRW (as of Sep 18, 2026). Distance from the high says nothing about value: that is what the fair value of 587,755 KRW is for.
Which stocks are comparable to LG Chemicals?
From the same area (Basic Materials) we also value BASF SE, A. Schulman, Inc, Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group, Dow Inc, among others. Each of them has its own fair-value calculation on this site using the same models, so the comparison is like for like.
Is LG Chemicals stock attractive at the current price?
The data as of Sep 18, 2026: price 258,500 KRW, calculated fair value 587,755 KRW (+127%), Quality Score 31/100, from 6 models. Whether that fits your horizon and risk tolerance is your call. We provide the calculation, not investment advice.
How is the fair value of 051910 calculated?
We run LG Chemicals through 6 models from four families: discounted cash flow, earnings models, asset and balance-sheet models, and dividend models. Every model gets the same audited fundamentals; the result is the weighted average of 587,755 KRW, with the spread shown as a cautious and an optimistic scenario.
Is it still worth investing in stocks now?
The global stock market currently sits 16.1 % above its aggregate fair value. LG Chemicals currently trades 127 % below its own fair value, and the market average says nothing about that. An expensive market is no reason to stay out and no reason to buy everything at once: keep a broad savings plan running, buy single stocks only with money you can do without, and hold part of your money liquid while the market is high. The full picture including sectors is on is it worth investing now.
What is the share price of LG Chemicals (051910)?
The closing price on Sep 21, 2026 was 258,500 KRW. Our model-based fair value is 587,755 KRW, about +127% upside (undervalued). We carry closing prices from our data provider, not a live tick.
What should I pay attention to with LG Chemicals right now?
The large discount to fair value meets weak quality (31/100). That raises the risk this is a value trap rather than a bargain. The price is below even our cautious bear case (359,727 KRW). The market is more pessimistic than our downside scenario. A fairly wide model range (359,727 KRW to 815,783 KRW) leaves room in how you read the outcome.
Key figures of LG Chemicals
How large is the market capitalisation of LG Chemicals (051910)?
The market capitalisation of LG Chemicals is 20.8T KRW (≈ $14.5B). The stock-market value of the whole company: share price times number of shares. It is what the market asks for the entire business today.
What is the P/S ratio of LG Chemicals (051910)?
The price-to-sales ratio of LG Chemicals is 0.60 (last twelve months). Price to sales: market value relative to yearly revenue. Useful when profit is thin or distorted.
What is the dividend yield of LG Chemicals (051910)?
The dividend yield of LG Chemicals is 0.8%. Yearly dividend relative to the share price. 3% pays 3 per 100 invested. Below: how much of profit is used for it.
What is the net margin of LG Chemicals (051910)?
The net margin of LG Chemicals is −4.0% (fiscal year 2025). How much of every unit of revenue ends up as profit. 10% means 10 cents of profit per dollar of sales.
What is the return on equity of LG Chemicals (051910)?
The return on equity (ROE) of LG Chemicals is −5.9% (last twelve months). Profit relative to shareholders' equity, how efficiently the company works with its owners' money.
What is the EBIT return on assets of LG Chemicals (051910)?
On an EBIT basis the return on assets of LG Chemicals is 4.8% (avg 5y). Operating profit (EBIT) relative to everything the company owns, as a multi-year average. It describes the business model rather than one good or bad year.
What is the operating margin of LG Chemicals (051910)?
The operating margin of LG Chemicals is −0.4% (last twelve months). Profit from the core business (before interest and taxes) relative to revenue.
How fast is revenue growing at LG Chemicals (051910)?
Revenue at LG Chemicals is growing −2.6% versus a year earlier (3y avg −4.0%). How much revenue grew versus a year earlier (YoY). The 3-year average next to it puts the single year in context.
How fast are earnings growing at LG Chemicals (051910)?
Earnings per share at LG Chemicals are growing −80.3% versus a year earlier. How much earnings per share grew versus a year earlier.
How much free cash flow does LG Chemicals (051910) generate?
The free cash flow of LG Chemicals is −5.6T KRW (fiscal year 2025). The cash truly left after running and investing in the business, this is what pays dividends and buybacks.
How much net debt does LG Chemicals (051910) carry?
The net debt of LG Chemicals is 22.9T KRW (fiscal year 2025). Debt minus cash on hand. The note shows how many years of free cash flow could in theory pay it off.
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