LG Electronics, Inc. (066570) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review provides you an in-depth strategic SWOT analysis of the company’s businesses and operations. The profile has been compiled by GlobalData to bring to you a clear and an unbiased view of the company’s key strengths and weaknesses and the potential opportunities and threats. The profile helps you formulate strategies that augment your business by enabling you to understand your partners, customers and competitors better.
The profile contains critical company information including:
- Business description – A detailed description of the company’s operations and business divisions.
- Corporate strategy – Analyst’s summarization of the company’s business strategy.
- SWOT Analysis – A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
- Company history – Progression of key events associated with the company.
- Major products and services – A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
- Key competitors – A list of key competitors to the company.
- Key employees – A list of the key executives of the company.
- Executive biographies – A brief summary of the executives’ employment history.
- Key operational heads – A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
- Important locations and subsidiaries – A list and contact details of key locations and subsidiaries of the company.
- Detailed financial ratios for the past five years – The latest financial ratios derived from the annual financial statements published by the company with 5 years history.
- Interim ratios for the last five interim periods – The latest financial ratios derived from the quarterly/semi-annual financial statements published by the company for 5 interims history.
Highlights
LG Electronics, Inc. (LG) is a manufacturer of electronic products. It manufactures consumer electronics, mobile communication devices , home appliances , commercial electronic devices and vehicle components. The company wide range of products include cellphones, computers, computer accessories, storage drives, liquid crystal display (LCD), plasma display panel (PDP) TV, PDP module, audio devices , video devices, storage devices, refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves, vacuum cleaners, compressors, motors, air conditioners, commercial displays, solar cells LCD monitors, televisions and security devices, among others. Geographically, the company operates in America, Europe, Central and South America, and Asia. LG is headquartered in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
LG Electronics, Inc. Key Recent Developments
Apr 12, 2016: K-Water and LG Electronics to build floating solar power parks
Jan 13, 2016: LG Electronics invests additional USD 435 million in solar cell production
Jun 11, 2015: LG unveils its most efficient solar panel to date at Intersolar Europe
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2
List of Tables 4
List of Figures 5
Section 1 - About the Company 6
LG Electronics, Inc. - Key Facts 6
LG Electronics, Inc. - Key Employees 7
LG Electronics, Inc. - Major Products and Services 8
LG Electronics, Inc. - History 9
LG Electronics, Inc. - Company Statement 17
LG Electronics, Inc. - Locations And Subsidiaries 18
Head Office 18
Other Locations & Subsidiaries 18
Section 2 – Company Analysis 20
LG Electronics, Inc. - Business Description 20
LG Electronics, Inc. - Corporate Strategy 21
LG Electronics, Inc. - SWOT Analysis 22
SWOT Analysis - Overview 22
LG Electronics, Inc. - Strengths 22
Strength - Comprehensive Product Portfolio and Market Presence 22
Strength - Focus on Research and Development 22
Strength - Global Market Presence 22
LG Electronics, Inc. - Weaknesses 23
Weakness - Patent Infringement Suits 23
Weakness - Increasing Cost of Operations 23
LG Electronics, Inc. - Opportunities 24
Opportunity - New Product Launches 24
Opportunity - Rising Demand for Smartphones 24
Opportunity - Strategic Alliances and Agreements 24
LG Electronics, Inc. - Threats 25
Threat - Counterfeit Products 25
Threat - Foreign Exchange Risk 25
Threat - Rapid Technological Changes 25
LG Electronics, Inc. - Key Competitors 26
Section 3 – Company Financial Ratios 27
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios 27
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios 28
Performance Chart 30
Financial Performance 30
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios 31
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts 32
LG Electronics, Inc., Recent Deals Summary 33
Section 4 – Company’s Recent Developments 34
Apr 12, 2016: K-Water and LG Electronics to build floating solar power parks 34
Jan 13, 2016: LG Electronics invests additional USD 435 million in solar cell production 35
Jun 11, 2015: LG unveils its most efficient solar panel to date at Intersolar Europe 36
Section 5 – Appendix 37
Methodology 37
Ratio Definitions 37
About GlobalData 41
Contact Us 41
Disclaimer 41
List of Tables
LG Electronics, Inc., Key Facts 6
LG Electronics, Inc., Key Employees 7
LG Electronics, Inc., Major Products and Services 8
LG Electronics, Inc., History 9
LG Electronics, Inc., Subsidiaries 18
LG Electronics, Inc., Key Competitors 26
LG Electronics, Inc., Ratios based on current share price 27
LG Electronics, Inc., Annual Ratios 28
LG Electronics, Inc., Interim Ratios 31
LG Electronics, Inc., Recent Deals Summary 33
Currency Codes 37
Capital Market Ratios 37
Equity Ratios 38
Profitability Ratios 38
Cost Ratios 39
Liquidity Ratios 39
Leverage Ratios 40
Efficiency Ratios 40
List of Figures
LG Electronics, Inc., Performance Chart (2011 - 2015) 30
LG Electronics, Inc., Ratio Charts 32