June 8, 2023
Top 10 Stock LG Chem Strong Buy Recommendation
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Snapshot: LG Chem – Top 10 Stock in Low Waste Leaders
LG Chem is listed as a top 10 stock on June 08, 2023 in the market index Low Waste because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. Three consolidated Obermatt Ranks are above-average. Only the Value Rank is below average. The investment rationale may be an investment in future growth, supported by professional market opinion. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 83 (top 83% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall strong buy recommendation for LG Chem on June 08, 2023.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | South Korea |
| Industry | Commodity Chemicals |
| Index | Low Emissions, Energy Efficient, Low Waste, Recycling, KOSPI |
| Size class | XX-Large |
When Obermatt identifies the Top 10 stocks in a market, it’s based on a certain investment strategy. The best performing stocks usually aren’t the ones that everyone is talking about (those are often "over-priced" and have low Value ranks).
For each investment strategy, we provide you with more detailed analysis and our recommendation. You see the ranks of the top 10 stocks ranked by that particular investment strategy (360° View, Sentiment, Value, Growth, Safety and Combined Financial Performance).
360° View: Obermatt 360° Assessment LG Chem Strong Buy
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| VALUE | 13 |
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| GROWTH | 100 |
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| SAFETY | 56 |
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| SENTIMENT | 84 |
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| 360° VIEW | 83 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 83 (better than 83% compared with alternatives) for 2023, overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock LG Chem are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with all but one indicator above average for LG Chem. The consolidated Growth Rank has a good rank of 100, which means that the company experiences above-average growth momentum when looking at financial metrics such as revenue, profit, and invested capital growth, as well as stock returns. This means that growth is higher than for 100% of competitors in the same industry. The consolidated Safety Rank at 56 means that the company has a financing structure that is safer than 56% comparable companies when looking at the amount of its debt, its refinancing requirements, and its ability to service debt. Finally, the consolidated Sentiment Rank has a good rank of 84, which means that professional investors are more optimistic about the stock than for 84% of alternative investment opportunities. But the consolidated Value Rank is less desirable at 13, meaning that the share price of LG Chem is on the higher side compared with indicators such as revenues, profits, and invested capital. This means the stock price is higher than for 87% of alternative stocks in the same industry. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a 360° View of 83, LG Chem is better positioned than 83% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. As three out of four consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, such as above-average growth (Growth Rank of 100), a safe financing structure (Safety Rank of 56), and positive professional market sentiment (Sentiment Rank of 84), it is a solid stock investment where growth may be the strongest driver of the investment rationale, also reflected by institutional investors. It is typical for growth companies to have low value, as is the case here. Investors are willing to pay more for companies that outperform their competitors. So the question is, how much more do you pay for the stock of LG Chem compared with alternatives? You can use the following rule of thumb: The growth rank measures the growth momentum of the company (100% better than peers). The value rank could be the reverse reflection of that (0%). A Value Rank below that level may be assessed as expensive, a rank above that is still good value. Sometimes market sentiment just reflects the past, sometimes the reality. You pay more than the market average for this stock, but it may be worth it. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for LG Chem very positive
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 84 (better than 84% compared with alternatives) for 2023, overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock LG Chem is very positive. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with all but one indicator above average for LG Chem. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 87 (better than 87% of alternative investments), which means that currently, stock research analysts tend to recommend a stock investment in the company. In addition, Analyst Opinions Change has a rank of 62, which means that currently, stock research experts are getting even more optimistic. Obermatt Market Pulse further supports this with a rank of 76, which means that the current professional news and professional social networks are generally positive when discussing this company (more positive news than for 76% of competitors). But there are few stock holdings by institutional investors. The Professional Investors rank is low at 41, which means that currently, professional investors hold less stock in this company than in 59% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to invest in other companies. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 84 (more positive than 84% compared with investment alternatives), LG Chem has a reputation among professional investors that is significantly higher than that of its competitors. Not having too many professionals invested in LG Chem may be less of an issue, especially if the stock is from a smaller company where professionals typically invest less. It is natural for professional investors to focus on large and extra-large companies, as they provide more safety. Smaller companies attract fewer professionals in the shareholder community. Overall, the signals from the professionals are still quite favorable for investments in LG Chem. ...read more
Value Strategy: LG Chem Stock Price Value low
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 13 (worse than 87% compared with alternatives), LG Chem shares are significantly more expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all four indicators below average for LG Chem. Price-to-Sales is 37 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 63% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning LG Chem's sales levels. Price-to-Book Capital (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) also has a low Price-to-Book Rank of 14, which means that both reliable company size indicators, sales, and invested capital cannot explain the high stock price of LG Chem. In addition, the two profit-related value indicators, Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price-earnings, P/E) with a low rank of 16 and Dividend Yield, which is lower than 75% of comparable companies, also make the stock more expensive compared with investment alternatives. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 13, is a SELL recommendation based on LG Chem's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. How can market participants pay such a high price for LG Chem? One reason may be that the company is simply too popular. If enough people want a particular stock, its price can exceed reasonable levels. This is often the case for companies offering new and exciting products and everybody wants a piece of the action. Should you pay a lot for a hot stock such as LG Chem? It's risky, and even if the stock price continues to grow because of popular demand, it may return to more typical lower levels later. And that return can be sudden and quick, making it impossible for retail investors to exit on time. Sometimes, high prices are deserved. This is the case when it is reasonable to believe that the company will dominate a market with high profit margins. It has happened in the past for many technology companies and indeed for commercially successful pharmaceutical discoveries. Sometimes they last, sometimes, they get eaten alive. LG Chem may be such a type of stock. That would mean, retail investors should be careful, only considering investing a small part of their wealth in this exciting category and always being ready to lose more than half, if not all of the investment. ...read more
Growth Strategy: LG Chem Growth Momentum high
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 100 (better than 100% compared with alternatives) for 2023, LG Chem shows one of the highest growth dynamics in its industry. Investors also speak of high momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all four indicators above average for LG Chem. Sales Growth has a value of 94, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 94% of its competitors. The same is valid for Profit Growth with a value of 62 and for Capital Growth with 85. In addition, Stock Returns had an above-average rank value of 99, which means they have been higher than 99% of comparable investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 100, is a BUY recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Since all Growth Ranks are positive, LG Chem exhibits above-average growth momentum. This could be due to a uniquely strong market position, proprietary technology, or an extensive corporate acquisition strategy. Growth investors will find this an attractive investment opportunity, unless they expect that the current phase is transitory and will deteriorate in the future. The current performance could also be a temporary recovery from a very low point, such as a turn-around situation. In the case of a turn-around, the current performance may or may not be followed by a continuing positive development. ...read more
Safety Strategy: LG Chem Debt Financing Safety above-average
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| LEVERAGE | 51 |
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| REFINANCING | 39 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 49 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 56 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 56 (better than 56% compared with alternatives), the company LG Chem has financing practices on the safer side, which mean that their overall debt burden is lower than average. This doesn't mean that the business of LG Chem is safe, it only means that the company is on the safer side regarding possible bankruptcy, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for LG Chem and the other two below average. Leverage is at a rank of 51 meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 51% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 39, which means that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is above-average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 61% of its competitors. Liquidity is at a rank of 49, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 51% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 56 (better than 56% compared with alternatives), LG Chem has a financing structure that is safer than that of its competitors. This is an indication that the company is on the riskier side when it comes to debt service. There is only below-market average liquidity, and a short-term refinancing issue might be around the corner. But in the long-term, the debt levels of LG Chem are on the safer side. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: LG Chem Above-Average Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 13 |
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| GROWTH | 100 |
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| SAFETY | 49 |
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| COMBINED | 67 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 67 (better than 67% compared with investment alternatives), LG Chem (Commodity Chemicals, South Korea) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of LG Chem are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Obermatt Value Rank of 13 (worse than 87% of alternatives). But they show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 100) and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 56, which means below-average debt burdens). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: An Obermatt Combined Rank of 67, is a buy recommendation based on LG Chem's financial characteristics. Investors looking for growth and low financial risk may find this stock attractive. While the company LG Chem exhibits low value (Obermatt Value Rank of 13), which means that the stock price is rather high, it also demonstrates above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 100). This is a typical case, as high-growth companies are often expensive. Good financing practices (Obermatt Safety Rank of 56) are a double-edged sword: if the company continues growing, low debt limits shareholder returns. But if the company increases its debt, it will also increase risk. In other words, this is an investment on the safer side, despite the above-average price (low value). ...read more
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