- In the first quarter of 2025, LS Electric posted an operating profit of 87.31 billion won, which is a decrease of 6.9% compared to the same period last year.
- The reported operating profit fell short of market estimates, which anticipated a figure of 93.18 billion won.
- The company’s net profit for Q1 was 69.87 billion won, down by 11% year-over-year, but slightly above the forecasted 69.24 billion won.
- LS Electric‘s total sales for the quarter were recorded at 1.03 trillion won, marking a 0.6% decline from the previous year, and were lower than the expected 1.14 trillion won.
- Analyst recommendations for LS Electric include 19 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings, indicating generally positive market sentiment despite recent declines.
LS Electric on Smartkarma
Analyst coverage on LS Electric by Sanghyun Park leans bearish, focusing on cleaning up Korea’s borrowing balance stats to make them actionable for trades. Park’s analysis highlights the importance of monitoring borrowing balances relative to free-float shares, with a typical threshold of 3% now possibly shifting to 4% amid the return of short selling. Traders categorize borrowing balance structures based on market cap, impacting long/short setups.
On the bullish side, Douglas Kim‘s report discusses LS Electric‘s increased supplies of distribution board components to Elon Musk’s xAI data centers in Memphis, Tennessee. The move comes as US companies seek alternatives to Chinese electrical equipment over quality and security concerns, benefiting Korean providers like LS Electric. This new partnership signifies LS Electric‘s growing presence in the US market and potential for further expansion.
A look at LS Electric Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 2 | |
| Dividend | 3 | |
| Growth | 5 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 4 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.4 |
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
Analysts utilizing the Smartkarma Smart Scores to assess LS Electric‘s long-term outlook are optimistic about the company’s future. With strong scores in Growth and Momentum, LS Electric is positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the electrical power equipment industry. The company’s focus on smart power, automation, and railway equipment aligns well with industry trends towards efficiency and innovation.
LS Electric‘s solid scores indicate a favorable outlook for investors seeking a company with promising growth potential. While the Value and Resilience scores suggest some room for improvement, the overall positive trend in the Smart Scores positions LS Electric as a competitive player in the market with a promising future ahead.
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