LG Chem Ltd
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Price: 384 000 KRW 0.66% Market Closed
Market Cap: 30.1T KRW

LG Chem Ltd
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In the bustling world of global industries, LG Chem Ltd. stands as a formidable powerhouse, weaving a narrative that intricately intertwines innovation with sustainability. Established in 1947, LG Chem has morphed from a humble plastic manufacturing company into a diversified chemical giant, marking its presence significantly across various sectors. The company operates through three main segments: Petrochemicals, Advanced Materials, and Life Sciences, with each contributing chapters to its intricate business story. The Petrochemicals division, historically the cornerstone of LG Chem, provides a wide range of products including ethylene, propylene, and polyolefins, serving as essential building blocks for countless industries. Meanwhile, the Advanced Materials segment reflects LG Chem’s strategic foresight, producing cutting-edge battery materials and additives that fuel the fast-paced world of electric vehicles and energy storage systems, making them a critical player in the shift towards cleaner energy.

Financially speaking, LG Chem generates the majority of its revenue from its Petrochemical operations, with its Advanced Materials and Life Sciences divisions increasingly contributing to the bottom line, reflecting a strategic pivot toward more sustainable and technologically advanced ventures. The company's Life Sciences sector delves deeply into pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and agricultural chemical products, expanding its portfolio to embrace life's essentials. At the heart of LG Chem’s profitability lies its global supply chain and strategic partnerships, allowing for an efficient flow from production to doorstep delivery, thus maintaining a sturdy balance between supply demand dynamics and cost optimization. In its ambition to lead the industry, LG Chem continually invests in R&D, nurturing innovations that align with global sustainability trends and ensuring its longstanding narrative continues to evolve effectively in the unpredictable theater of global markets.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q3 2025
Call Date
Oct 31, 2025
AI Summary
Q3 2025

Profit Turnaround: LG Chem posted a turnaround to profitability with Q3 net income of KRW 447 billion, driven by cost reductions and diversified business performance.

Sales & Margin: Q3 sales reached KRW 11.196 trillion, with operating profit at KRW 680 billion and an improved operating margin of 6.1%.

Petrochemicals Recovery: Petrochemicals returned to profit due to lower feedstock costs and cost savings, but management expects weak demand and potential margin pressure ahead.

Advanced Materials Weakness: Advanced Materials saw lower sales and profit due to declining battery material shipments as U.S. EV subsidies expired, but new orders and product launches are targeted for future growth.

Strategic Shifts: The company is accelerating its move toward high-value, high-profit products and optimizing its portfolio, including divesting Water Solutions and partially selling LG Energy Solution shares.

Financial Health: LG Chem plans to use KRW 2 trillion in proceeds from the LG Energy Solution share sale to strengthen its financial position and may consider shareholder returns.

CapEx Discipline: CapEx is peaking in 2025 and expected to fall in subsequent years, with focus on core growth drivers and investment discipline.

Ongoing Challenges: Management highlighted persistent global demand weakness, policy uncertainties, and supply chain risks, especially around battery materials and China dependency.

Key Financials
Sales
KRW 11.196 trillion
Operating Profit
KRW 680 billion
Operating Margin
6.1%
Net Income
KRW 447 billion
Assets
KRW 98.50 trillion
Liabilities
KRW 52.2 trillion
Capital
KRW 46.2 trillion
Debt Ratio
113%
Petrochemicals Sales
KRW 4.461 trillion
Petrochemicals Operating Profit
KRW 29 billion
Advanced Materials Sales
KRW 838 billion
Advanced Materials Operating Profit
KRW 7 billion
Advanced Materials Operating Margin
0.9%
Life Sciences Sales
KRW 375 billion
Life Sciences Operating Profit
KRW 101 billion
Farm Hannong Sales
KRW 102 billion
Farm Hannong Operating Loss
KRW 20 billion
LG Energy Solution Sales
KRW 5.7 trillion
LG Energy Solution Operating Profit
KRW 601 billion
LG Energy Solution Operating Margin
10.5%
CapEx (2025)
upper end of KRW 2 trillion
LG Energy Solution Stake Sale Proceeds
KRW 2 trillion
Production Decrease from Capacity Restructuring
KRW 1.4 trillion
Earnings Call Recording
Other Earnings Calls

Management

Mr. Hak-Cheol Shin
CEO & Chairman of the Board
No Bio Available
Mr. Dong Seok Cha
President, CFO & Director
No Bio Available
Hyun-suk Yoon
Head of Investor Relations Division
No Bio Available
Seung-se Chang
Senior Vice President
No Bio Available
Dong-Un Lee
Vice President and Treasurer
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
SEOUL
Seoul
LG Twin Tower, 128, Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu
Contacts
+82237731114.0
www.lgchem.com