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LG Electronics (066570) Earnings: 3Q Operating Profit Falls Short of Expectations

  • LG Electronics reported an operating profit of 751.1 billion won for the third quarter.
  • This figure was below the estimated operating profit of 1.01 trillion won.
  • The company achieved sales of 22.18 trillion won during the same period.
  • Sales were slightly below the forecast of 22.27 trillion won.
  • Analysts’ recommendations for LG Electronics include 27 buys and 6 holds, with no sell ratings.

LG Electronics on Smartkarma

Analyst coverage of LG Electronics on Smartkarma reveals a bullish sentiment towards the company’s potential India IPO. Devi Subhakesan highlights LG’s dominant presence in India’s home appliances market, estimating the IPO value to exceed market expectations. The favourable market conditions and strong sector growth make it an ideal time for LG Electronics to explore this opportunity for high investor interest and compelling valuations.

Sanghyun Park‘s insights focus on the upcoming IPO of LG Electronics‘ Indian subsidiary, providing updates on the bankers involved and the expected stake sale. The subsidiary’s strong financial performance and ambitious valuation targets indicate a strategic move towards raising capital for further business development, particularly in the EV components sector, amidst urgent funding needs in the current market environment.


A look at LG Electronics Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend3
Growth3
Resilience3
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.2

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

LG Electronics Inc. is positioned for a stable long-term outlook according to the Smartkarma Smart Scores. With consistent ratings of 3 for Value, Dividend, Growth, and Resilience, the company demonstrates a balanced performance across these key factors. This indicates that LG Electronics offers good value, consistent dividend payouts, moderate growth prospects, and a resilient business model.

In addition, LG Electronics shows promising momentum with a score of 4, suggesting a strong upward trend in the company’s performance. This positive momentum could potentially drive further growth and value creation for investors in the future. Overall, LG Electronics‘ Smartkarma Smart Scores paint a picture of a company with a solid foundation and growth potential in the competitive market of digital display equipment and home appliances.


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