Overview
LG Corp sits at the intersection of consumer electronics, industrial materials and telecommunications services, giving the Korean group a business profile that is broader than a typical hardware name. For Australian investors looking at offshore industrial and technology exposure, the appeal is less about a single product cycle and more about the company’s mix of operating segments, steady profitability and dividend stream. The latest share price is KRW 111,900.00, down 3.95% on the prior close, but still above both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, which suggests the medium-term trend remains constructive despite day-to-day volatility.
LG Corp, through its subsidiaries, spans TVs, home appliances, air solutions, monitors and automotive components, while also participating in display products, vehicle sensing, communication and lighting solutions, and substrate materials for AI and semiconductors. Beyond the core electronics footprint, the group extends into advanced materials, petrochemicals, life sciences, daily necessities, cosmetics, beverages, batteries, telecommunications, cable TV, internet and mobile services, as well as IT services and consulting. That breadth can be a strength because it reduces reliance on one end market, but it also means investors are effectively underwriting a multi-industry portfolio rather than a single simple operating model. The business is sizeable, with a market capitalisation of KRW 17.3T and trailing revenue of KRW 7.5T. Profitability is respectable at 10.16%, while revenue growth of 19.00% points to healthy top-line momentum across the latest period.
Key facts
- Ticker
- 003550
- Exchange
- KO
- ISIN
- KR7003550001
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Consumer Electronics
- Country
- Korea
- Currency
- KRW
- Price
- KRW 109,800.00
- Previous close
- KRW 110,800.00
- Day change
- -KRW 1,000.00 (-0.90%)
- Market cap
- 16.9T
- 52W low
- KRW 67,871.26
- 52W high
- KRW 184,339.13
Price and trend
Last price: KRW 109,800.00
- Price
- KRW 109,800.00
- 52W range
- KRW 67,871.26 – KRW 184,339.13
- 50-day SMA
- KRW 110,238.00
- 200-day SMA
- KRW 100,391.00
- Price vs 50D SMA
- -0.40%
- Price vs 200D SMA
- 9.37%
Valuation
- P/E
- 0.00
- PEG
- 0.00
- EPS
- 0.00
- Dividend yield
- 2.80%
- Beta
- 1.19
Traditional valuation multiples are not usable here because the supplied PE ratio and PEG ratio are both shown as 0, so the market is better assessed through scale, profitability and comparative price positioning rather than a conventional earnings multiple. The current share price of KRW 111,900.00 sits 2.56% above the 50-day moving average and 12.10% above the 200-day moving average, which is a modestly supportive technical backdrop. The stock also trades well within its 52-week range of KRW 67,871.26 to KRW 184,339.13, leaving room both to the upside and for volatility should sentiment soften. Analyst target price data suggests KRW 125,916.66, which is 12.53% from the last price, but that should be read as secondary context rather than the central case.
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Profitability and growth
- Revenue growth
- 19.00%
- Revenue TTM
- 7.5T
- Profit margin
- 10.16%
Analyst view
Comparison uses the last price shown; targets are analyst estimates.
- Price
- KRW 109,800.00
- Target price
- KRW 125,916.66
- Target vs last price
- 14.68% from last price
The investment case appears to rest on a combination of diversified earnings streams, improving revenue growth and a reasonable dividend yield rather than on a pure growth or pure income story. A 2.77% dividend yield and a dividend per share of KRW 3,100 provide some return support, though the company’s broad business mix means cash generation and payout sustainability will depend on conditions across multiple end markets. The latest price action shows a pullback from KRW 116,500.00 to KRW 111,900.00, yet the share remains above both the 50-day and 200-day averages, which is consistent with a stock that has backed away from recent strength without breaking the broader trend. For investors comparing global industrial and technology exposure, LG Corp looks more like a diversified operating group with cyclical and defensive elements blended together than a clean-play thematic trade.
Risks
The main risk is complexity: with exposure to electronics, chemicals, telecom services, batteries, materials and other businesses, the results can be pulled in different directions by different parts of the portfolio. That diversification can cushion shocks, but it can also make earnings harder to model and market sentiment harder to predict. The beta of 1.19 indicates the share may move a little more than the broader market, so it is not a low-volatility name. The latest price is below the 52-week high of KRW 184,339.13, reminding investors that momentum can reverse quickly in industrial and technology-linked businesses. At the same time, the share is well above the 52-week low, so the recent uptrend has already been meaningful and may need continued fundamental support to hold. Currency and cross-border sentiment can also matter for Australian investors considering a Korean-listed stock.
FAQ
What kind of business is LG Corp?
LG Corp is a diversified Korean group with exposure to consumer electronics, chemicals, telecommunications services, batteries, materials and IT services, among other areas. Its profile is broader than a single-sector manufacturer.
Does LG Corp pay a dividend?
Yes. The supplied data shows a dividend yield of 2.77% and dividend per share of KRW 3,100, which gives the stock an income component alongside its operational exposure.
How is the share trading relative to its trend?
The share price of KRW 111,900.00 is above both the 50-day moving average of KRW 109,106.00 and the 200-day moving average of KRW 99,818.50, which points to a positive medium-term trend.
How does the current price compare with the 52-week range?
The stock is trading between its 52-week low of KRW 67,871.26 and 52-week high of KRW 184,339.13, so it is neither near the lows nor the highs.
What do the latest growth and profitability numbers suggest?
Revenue growth of 19.00% and a profit margin of 10.16% suggest the business is delivering decent top-line momentum with solid profitability, although the diversified structure means performance can vary across segments.
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