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The Study of LEGO’s Market Leadership: A Financial Valuation Model and Strategic Evaluation
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Abstract
In an era where digital entertainment dominates, understanding how traditional toy companies maintain market competitiveness is essential. LEGO, as the world’s leading toy manufacturer, serves as a compelling case study. This paper examines LEGO’s market leadership through a financial valuation using the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model and a strategic evaluation of its business practices. Using data from LEGO’s annual reports, the DCF model estimates LEGO’s enterprise value at DKK 392,139 million as of 2023. The strategic evaluation highlights LEGO’s unique “System of Play”, innovative product design, IP collaborations with major franchises, fan engagement and ventures into movies, video games, and theme parks as key drivers of its market dominance. With an estimated value of the LEGO company, the study underscores LEGO’s innovation and diversification in achieving success, offering relevant lessons for peer companies.
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LEGO, company valuation, discounted cash flow, strategic evaluation
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Ma,Z. (2025). The Study of LEGO’s Market Leadership: A Financial Valuation Model and Strategic Evaluation. Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,167,41-49.
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