LG Chem, Ltd.
LG Chem, Ltd. (KRX: 051910) is trading at ₩286,500.00, about ₹20,677 at today's KRW/INR rate, as of 8 Oct 2026, 2:32 AM ET, up 3.43% today. LG Chem is not currently available to trade on Paasa; this page shows its price, statistics and the Indian tax treatment for information.
Quote
Today's low
₩273,500.00
Today's high
₩290,500.00
52 week low
₩224,000.00
52 week high
₩437,500.00
051910 opened at ₩279,000.00, closed previously at ₩277,000.00, and has traded between ₩224,000.00 and ₩437,500.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Established in Seoul, South Korea, in 1947, LG Chem, Ltd. is a global enterprise with diverse operations across petrochemicals, energy solutions, advanced materials, and life sciences. Its expansive reach covers South Korea, China, other Asian countries, the United States, Europe, and various international markets. Within its petrochemical segment, the company produces fundamental olefin products like ethylene, propylene, and butadiene, primarily sourced from naphtha. This division also yields an extensive array of synthetic resins and components, alongside aromatic petrochemicals such as benzene, polypropylene, bisphenol A, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), engineered plastics (EP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), plasticizers, acrylics, super absorbent polymers, and synthetic rubber. The energy solutions division specializes in manufacturing and supplying batteries for consumer electronics like mobile phones and laptops, electric vehicles, and large-scale energy storage systems. LG Chem's advanced materials business focuses on specialized products including polarizers, automotive components, glass substrates, OLED films and materials, and battery materials. It also provides reverse osmosis (RO) membranes, semiconductor materials, and display materials, such as LCD photoresists. In life sciences, the company's offerings include human growth hormones like Eutropin, diabetes treatments such as Zemiglo, bovine somatotropins (Boostin), vaccines, and hyaluronic acid dermal fillers (e.g., YVORIE). Additionally, they develop fine chemical products, exemplified by the PYANCHOR herbicide for rice farming. Beyond these core areas, LG Chem's activities encompass agricultural solutions, including crop protection products, seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides, alongside pharmaceutical research and facility management services. The company also manufactures and markets adhesives and electronic parts, distributes pharmaceutical products and water processing membranes, engages in agricultural pesticide licensing, and makes strategic investments in venture companies.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
265.32K
Market cap
₩22.43T
P/E Ratio
-14.83
Price-to-sales ratio
0.46
Enterprise value
₩50.07T
Free cash flow yield
-20.71%
Debt-to-equity ratio
1.14
Return on equity
-5.54%
ROIC
-0.54%
Beta
1.39
Dividend yield
0.70%
Last dividend
₩2,000.00
Financial overview
Revenue
₩45.93T
Earnings per share
-₩23,244.00
Free cash flow
-₩5.42T
Net profit margin
-3.10%
Gross margin
17.67%
EBITDA
₩4.79T
Revenue growth
-6.10%
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LG Chem for Indian investors
LG Chem is listed on the Korea Exchange. It is not currently available to trade on Paasa; the figures on this page are for information, and the tax notes below apply to Indian residents who hold it.
Taxes on LG Chem for Indian residents
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:00 am – 3:30 pm KST
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. LG Chem’s current yield is 0.70%.Dividend tax explained
FAQs
Can I buy LG Chem on Paasa?
LG Chem (051910) has been listed on the Korea Exchange since 2001, in the Chemicals industry. LG Chem is not currently available to trade on Paasa; the figures on this page are for information. Indian residents who hold it through another broker still declare it under the rules below.
How much does one LG Chem share cost in rupees?
One LG Chem share is ₩286,500.00 — about ₹20,677 at a KRW/INR rate of 0.0722 on 8 Oct 2026. Both the LG Chem price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for investing abroad from India?
Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.
How are gains on LG Chem shares taxed in India?
Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the KRW/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the LG Chem price.
Does LG Chem pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. LG Chem pays a dividend and the current yield is 0.70%; the last declared dividend was ₩2,000.00 per share, about ₹144.34. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.
When does KRX trade, in Indian time?
The Korea Exchange trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST in Indian time.
Do I have to declare LG Chem shares in my Indian tax return?
Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. The holding is reported with its cost and its closing value.
Does the rupee rate affect what I make on LG Chem?
Yes. LG Chem is priced in KRW, so your rupee outcome combines the KRW move with the KRW/INR move between the day you remit and the day you convert back.