LG Chem (051910) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 051910 does

LG Chem (051910) is a chemicals company listed on the Korea Exchange and a component of the KOSPI 200. It operates across Korea, China, Asia/Oceania, the United States, and Europe, producing a wide range of petrochemical products. Its portfolio includes ethylene-based synthetic resins such as ethylene vinyl acetate, high and low density polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, and UNIQABLE, a recyclable all-PE packaging solution; styrene-based resins like acrylonitrile butadiene styrene and expandable polystyrene; polycarbonate; polypropylene; superabsorbent polymer; various rubbers including butadiene and nitrile butadiene rubber; caustic soda; plasticizer; and base oil.

Key numbers explained

• Price: 252,500 KRW is the most recent trading price of one share of LG Chem on the Korea Exchange.
• P/E ratio (forward): The forward P/E ratio of 11.8 divides the current share price by expected future earnings, offering a sense of how the market values the company relative to its anticipated profit.
• Dividend yield: The dividend yield of 0.79% shows the annual dividend payment as a percentage of the share price; however, the share of earnings paid out as dividends is 0%, meaning the current yield is not supported by a formal dividend distribution.
• Beta: A beta of 1.47 indicates the stock tends to be more volatile than the overall market; a 1% market move often corresponds to roughly a 1.47% move in the share price.
• Market cap: At 19.76T KRW, the market capitalization reflects the total value of all outstanding shares and is used to classify the company's size.
• Revenue growth: Trailing 12-month revenue of 47.87T KRW grew 19% year over year, showing the pace of top-line expansion.
• Profit margin: A profit margin of -3.2% means the company lost money on each unit of sales over the trailing 12 months.
• 52-week range: The share price has traded between 224,000 and 437,500 KRW over the last 52 weeks, with the current price near the lower end of that range.

What to watch

Investors tracking LG Chem often monitor industry trends in basic materials and chemicals, including demand for synthetic resins and polymers. Because the company operates across multiple regions, shifts in currency rates, trade policies, and raw material costs can affect results. The upcoming nextEarningsDate of Oct 29, 2026 is a key date for reviewing updated financials. As a member of the KOSPI 200, the stock can be influenced by broader Korean market movements. For context on peers, investors may also follow companies such as Lotte Chemical (011170) and Korea Petrochemical (006650).