LG Chem (XKRX:051910) EBITDA Margin %: 17.11% (As of Jun. 2026) — 35% Above Median

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XKRX:051910 LG Chem Ltd XKRX:051910
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Price ₩267,000.00
GF Value ₩368,716.44
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What is LG Chem EBITDA Margin %?

LG Chem XKRX:051910 -0.37% 85 EBITDA Margin % is 17.11% as of Jun. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 12.67. GuruFocus rates XKRX:051910 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩368,716.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,593 Chemicals companies, LG Chem ranks worse than 51.41% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. LG Chem's EBITDA for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩2,425,577 Mil. LG Chem's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩14,175,901 Mil. Therefore, LG Chem's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 17.11%.


LG Chem  (XKRX:051910) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


LG Chem EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


LG Chem EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LG Chem's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

LG Chem EBITDA Margin % Chart

LG Chem Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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LG Chem Quarterly Data
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XKRX:051910 vs DOW: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, LG Chem's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


LG Chem EBITDA Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LG Chem's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LG Chem's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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LG Chem EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

LG Chem's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=4803235/45932167
=10.46 %

LG Chem's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=2425577/14175901
=17.11 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 17.11% mean?
LG Chem (XKRX:051910) has a EBITDA Margin % of 17.11% as of Jun. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on LG Chem and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 12.67. Over the past decade, LG Chem's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 9.63 to 18.65. According to the industry distribution chart, LG Chem ranks #819 out of 1593 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is LG Chem's EBITDA Margin % too high?
LG Chem's current EBITDA Margin % of 17.11% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 12.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.63 to a high of 18.65. The Chemicals industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.72. LG Chem's value of 17.11% is 59.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LG Chem ranks #819 out of 1593 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LG Chem has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LG Chem's EBITDA Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LG Chem ranks #819 out of 1593 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places LG Chem in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.72. LG Chem's value of 17.11% is 59.6% above this benchmark. Historically, LG Chem's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 9.63 to 18.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.67 vs. the industry median of 10.72, LG Chem has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Chemicals companies is 10.72, based on 1,593 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LG Chem's current EBITDA Margin % of 17.11% is 59.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on LG Chem and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LG Chem's current EBITDA Margin % is 17.11%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 12.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LG Chem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LG Chem (XKRX:051910) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩368,716.44, compared to a current price of ₩267,000.00 — trading 27.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 17.11%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 12.67 and 59.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.72. LG Chem's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LG Chem (XKRX:051910), the current EBITDA Margin % is 17.11% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is LG Chem (XKRX:051910) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LG Chem stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩267,000.00 is trading 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩368,716.44. GuruFocus considers LG Chem to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:051910:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 17.11% (35% above median its 10-year median of 12.67)
  • GF Value™: ₩368,716.44 vs. price of ₩267,000.00 (27.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.6% above the Chemicals median (#819 of 1593)

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LG Chem Business Description

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Address 128 Yeoui-daero, LG Twin Towers, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, KOR
LG Chem Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, electronics, and energy storage products. The company operates through five segments, including Petrochemical, LG Energy Solution, Advanced Materials, Life Science, and Others. The Petrochemical segment produces ABS, PC, PE, PP, acrylics, alcohols, synthetic rubber, special resins, and olefins. LG Energy Solution supplies small batteries, automotive batteries, and energy-storage batteries. The Advanced Materials segment provides engineering and display materials, cathode materials, separators, and RO filters. The Life Science segment offers growth hormones, vaccines, diabetes treatments, and pesticides, while Common & Others covers corporate management, sales, and R&D activities.
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