- LG Chem’s third-quarter operating profit reached 679.7 billion won, surpassing the estimated 600.62 billion won.
- The company’s sales for the third quarter were reported at 11.20 trillion won, exceeding the forecasted 10.82 trillion won.
- Financial analysts offer a positive outlook with 23 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and no sell ratings for LG Chem.
LG Chem Ltd on Smartkarma
Analysts on Smartkarma have been closely monitoring LG Chem Ltd, as highlighted in recent research reports. David Blennerhassett‘s analysis, “LG Chem (051910 KS): Palliser Targets Steep NAV Discount,” emphasizes the significant 72% NAV discount on LG Chem, with suggestions for potential share buybacks to address the market’s perception of management. In a separate report, Douglas Kim discusses the activism by Palliser Capital on LG Chem, noting a 74% share price discount to NAV and proposing improvements in the board composition and executive compensation structure.
Furthermore, Douglas Kim also delves into the possibility of LG Chem selling a partial stake in LG Energy Solution due to balance sheet concerns in his report, “LG Chem: Flurry of Asset Sales Raises the Probability of A Partial Sale of LG Energy Solution.” This move is underpinned by the analysis showing a 49% higher NAV per share compared to current levels. These insights provide a comprehensive view of the dynamics surrounding LG Chem Ltd as analyzed on Smartkarma by top independent analysts.
A look at LG Chem Ltd Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 3 | |
| Dividend | 2 | |
| Growth | 3 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 5 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.2 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
LG Chem Ltd. is demonstrating strong momentum according to Smartkarma Smart Scores, achieving the highest score of 5 in this category. This indicates a positive trend in the company’s performance that investors may find appealing. Alongside its momentum, LG Chem also maintains solid scores in value, growth, and resilience, all ranging between 3 and 3. These scores suggest that the company offers decent value, growth potential, and resilience to market changes. However, LG Chem’s dividend score lags slightly with a score of 2. Despite this, the overall outlook for LG Chem Ltd appears promising based on its Smart Scores.
As a chemical manufacturer specializing in petrochemicals, plastic resins, and engineering plastics, LG Chem Ltd. also produces industrial and electronic materials. With a blend of respectable scores across various factors according to Smartkarma, LG Chem is positioned as a company with potential for long-term growth and value. Investors may consider the company’s strong momentum as a positive indicator of its future performance, supported by its activities in the chemical and materials sector. While dividends may not be a primary driver at present, LG Chem’s overall outlook seems favorable for those willing to ride out market fluctuations with a company that demonstrates resilience and growth prospects.
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