LG Chem Ltd (051915.KS)
LG Chem, Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the petrochemicals, energy, advanced materials, and life science businesses in Korea, China, Asia/Oceania, the United States, Europe, and internationally. It provides acrylonitrile and methacrylate butadiene styrene, acrylonitrile styrene acrylate, acrylate, aerogel, alcohol, anode binder, bisphenol a, butadiene rubber, carbon nanotubes, caustic soda, expandable polystyrene, ethylene vinyl acetate, high and low density polyethylene, isopropyl alcohol, nitrile butadiene rubber latex, neopentyl glycol, polycarbonate, polyolefin elastomer, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, plasticizers, polymer catalysts, styrene acrylonitrile copolymer, super absorbent polymer, styrene butadiene latex and styrene, solution styrene butadiene rubber, metallocene PE, and process catalysts, as well as COMPOSTFUL, a compostable material solution. The company also offers adhesive, wafer backside grinding tapes, copper clad laminate/pre preg, cathode materials, die attach films, dispersant for conductive agent, display strippers, double-sided tapes, flame barrier material, thermoplastic elastomers, engineering plastic, engineering plastic compound, thermoplastic engineering plastic, OLED materials, reverse osmosis membranes, and separators. In addition, it provides life sciences products for arthritis, diabetes, growth hormone, circulatory system, fertility, anemia, hyperkalemia, urinary system, anti-adhesive agent, antimicrobials, anti-cancer treatment assistance, bovine somatotropin, vaccines, neuropathic pain, dermal filler, crop protection agents, and deoxycholic acid. LG Chem, Ltd. was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
Company Info
Highlights
₩14.23T
0.53
₩49.48T
₩7.68T
₩91,000.00 - ₩264,744.57
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Performance
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Returns By Period
LG Chem Ltd (051915.KS) returned -37.89% year-to-date (YTD) and -58.38% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, 051915.KS returned -3.88% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.85%.
051915.KS
-37.89%
-7.30%
-48.09%
-58.38%
-29.29%
-9.00%
-3.88%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.51%
3.96%
-2.00%
12.02%
12.68%
14.19%
10.85%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of 051915.KS, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -12.47% | -18.35% | 2.45% | -7.37% | -8.43% | -37.89% | |||||||
| 2024 | -12.54% | 10.29% | -1.17% | -9.61% | -11.57% | 1.69% | -11.62% | 1.64% | 12.01% | -13.40% | -9.52% | -16.42% | -48.94% |
| 2023 | 9.91% | -3.61% | 5.61% | 25.60% | -7.44% | -2.49% | 11.51% | -12.99% | -8.64% | -10.10% | 10.16% | 1.80% | 13.35% |
| 2022 | 5.40% | -10.58% | 0.92% | -8.42% | 16.80% | -17.64% | 21.00% | 3.44% | -16.28% | 14.68% | 15.92% | -14.26% | 0.08% |
| 2021 | 22.54% | -16.68% | -1.41% | 16.02% | -16.50% | 3.09% | -0.26% | -9.54% | 8.53% | 2.13% | -15.78% | -7.48% | -21.67% |
| 2020 | 3.76% | 4.18% | -20.86% | 16.55% | 2.61% | 41.24% | 6.40% | 40.98% | -14.53% | -3.28% | 15.00% | 9.96% | 126.58% |
| 2019 | 3.58% | 8.64% | -5.45% | -3.61% | -3.24% | 0.77% | -8.18% | 0.28% | -6.94% | 2.69% | -2.91% | 4.84% | -10.45% |
| 2018 | -0.60% | -13.33% | 2.33% | -6.15% | -4.61% | 2.54% | 7.20% | -7.41% | 2.00% | -2.21% | -2.01% | 3.13% | -19.03% |
| 2017 | -4.74% | 3.80% | 7.32% | -4.46% | 11.81% | -0.74% | 13.61% | 14.60% | -3.61% | 2.37% | -3.85% | 2.32% | 42.22% |
| 2016 | -12.15% | -7.37% | 12.94% | -13.00% | -0.76% | -2.55% | -7.07% | 1.41% | -8.61% | 9.42% | -8.61% | 12.24% | -25.25% |
| 2015 | 3.55% | 10.96% | -6.17% | 21.05% | -3.53% | 5.92% | -2.66% | -5.46% | 9.83% | 13.42% | 4.18% | 12.13% | 78.53% |
| 2014 | -11.80% | 13.38% | -2.62% | 0.67% | 9.70% | 17.68% | 3.63% | -11.75% | -7.08% | -3.05% | 5.03% | -13.14% | -4.88% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of 051915.KS is 2, meaning it’s performing worse than 98% of other stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for LG Chem Ltd (051915.KS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
LG Chem Ltd provided a 1.07% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of ₩1,050.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | ₩1,050.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩3,550.00 | ₩10,050.00 | ₩12,050.00 | ₩10,050.00 | ₩2,050.00 | ₩6,050.00 | ₩6,050.00 | ₩5,050.00 | ₩4,550.00 | ₩4,050.00 |
Dividend yield | 1.07% | 0.00% | 1.14% | 3.62% | 4.20% | 2.63% | 1.18% | 3.09% | 2.43% | 2.81% | 1.84% | 2.87% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for LG Chem Ltd. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩1,050.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩1,050.00 | |||||||
| 2024 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 |
| 2023 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩3,550.00 | ₩3,550.00 |
| 2022 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩10,050.00 | ₩10,050.00 |
| 2021 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩12,050.00 | ₩12,050.00 |
| 2020 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩10,050.00 | ₩10,050.00 |
| 2019 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩2,050.00 | ₩2,050.00 |
| 2018 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩6,050.00 | ₩6,050.00 |
| 2017 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩6,050.00 | ₩6,050.00 |
| 2016 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩5,050.00 | ₩5,050.00 |
| 2015 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩0.00 | ₩4,550.00 | ₩4,550.00 |
| 2014 | ₩4,050.00 | ₩4,050.00 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the LG Chem Ltd. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the LG Chem Ltd was 79.84%, occurring on May 27, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current LG Chem Ltd drawdown is 78.46%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -79.84% | Jan 22, 2021 | 1065 | May 27, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -59.63% | Sep 14, 2017 | 613 | Mar 19, 2020 | 61 | Jun 18, 2020 | 674 |
| -55.78% | Apr 22, 2011 | 278 | Jun 4, 2012 | 494 | Jun 3, 2014 | 772 |
| -53.72% | Jan 16, 2006 | 110 | Jun 26, 2006 | 243 | Jun 19, 2007 | 353 |
| -49.52% | Oct 11, 2007 | 258 | Oct 27, 2008 | 124 | May 19, 2009 | 382 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of LG Chem Ltd over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of LG Chem Ltd, comparing actual results with analytics estimates.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how LG Chem Ltd is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Chemicals industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for 051915.KS compared to other companies in the Chemicals industry. 051915.KS currently has a PEG ratio of 0.5. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for 051915.KS relative to other companies in the Chemicals industry. Currently, 051915.KS has a P/S ratio of 0.3. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for 051915.KS in comparison with other companies in the Chemicals industry. Currently, 051915.KS has a P/B value of 0.2. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.
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