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LG DISPLAY CO LTD-ADR (LPL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:LPL - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US50186V1026 - ADR - Currency: USD

3.35  +0.03 (+0.9%)

Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, LPL scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LPL was compared to 125 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. Both the profitability and financial health of LPL have multiple concerns. LPL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LPL has reported negative net income.
LPL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LPL reported 4 times negative net income.
In the past 5 years LPL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
LPL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLPL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2T -2T 4T -4T 6T

1.2 Ratios

LPL has a Return On Assets of -7.80%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LPL underperforms 61.60% of its industry peers.
LPL has a worse Return On Equity (-39.17%) than 74.40% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.8%
ROE -39.17%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-8.02%
ROA(5y)-4.24%
ROE(3y)-36.02%
ROE(5y)-19.97%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LPL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLPL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

LPL has a Gross Margin of 9.68%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LPL underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LPL has grown nicely.
LPL does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 9.68%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-18.32%
GM growth 5Y3.99%
LPL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLPL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LPL does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
LPL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LPL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LPL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
LPL Yearly Shares OutstandingLPL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
LPL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLPL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10T 20T 30T

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.65, we must say that LPL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LPL's Altman-Z score of 0.65 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LPL is outperformed by 76.00% of its industry peers.
LPL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.38. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LPL (1.38) is worse than 93.60% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.38
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.65
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC4.64%
LPL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLPL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5T 10T

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.64 indicates that LPL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.64, LPL is doing worse than 97.60% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.47 indicates that LPL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LPL's Quick ratio of 0.47 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LPL is outperformed by 96.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.64
Quick Ratio 0.47
LPL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLPL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5T 10T 15T

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 47.87% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, LPL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 23.70%.
LPL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.54% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)47.87%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%74.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.78%
Revenue growth 5Y2.54%
Sales Q2Q%15.46%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 26.60% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
LPL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.78% yearly.
EPS Next Y106.37%
EPS Next 2Y47.1%
EPS Next 3Y26.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.62%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.18%
Revenue Next 3Y1.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
LPL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLPL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 5T 10T 15T 20T 25T
LPL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLPL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2K -2K -4K

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

LPL reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.13, LPL is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LPL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.40% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LPL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 12.13
LPL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLPL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LPL indicates a rather cheap valuation: LPL is cheaper than 97.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.54
LPL Per share dataLPL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
LPL's earnings are expected to grow with 26.60% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y47.1%
EPS Next 3Y26.6%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for LPL!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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LG DISPLAY CO LTD-ADR

NYSE:LPL (6/16/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

3.35

+0.03 (+0.9%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)04-24 2025-04-24/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-23 2025-07-23
Inst Owners15.64%
Inst Owner Change12.6%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.35B
Analysts73.04
Price Target4.15 (23.88%)
Short Float %0.07%
Short Ratio1.46
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-222.26%
Min EPS beat(2)-252.31%
Max EPS beat(2)-192.21%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-210.14%
Min EPS beat(4)-371.64%
Max EPS beat(4)-24.39%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-81.38%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-89.76%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-73.35%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.46%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.22%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.64%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.22%
PT rev (1m)-0.09%
PT rev (3m)-3.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)23.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)40.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-23.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 12.13
P/S 0.17
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 2.04
P/B 0.7
P/tB 0.92
EV/EBITDA 3.54
EPS(TTM)-1.13
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.28
Fwd EY8.25%
FCF(TTM)-0.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY49.09%
SpS19.42
BVpS4.77
TBVpS3.64
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.8%
ROE -39.17%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 9.68%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-8.02%
ROA(5y)-4.24%
ROE(3y)-36.02%
ROE(5y)-19.97%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-18.32%
GM growth 5Y3.99%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.81
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.38
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.98
Cap/Depr 56.9%
Cap/Sales 10.96%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 49.36%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.64
Quick Ratio 0.47
Altman-Z 0.65
F-Score5
WACC4.64%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)95.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.68%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.57%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)47.87%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%74.23%
EPS Next Y106.37%
EPS Next 2Y47.1%
EPS Next 3Y26.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.78%
Revenue growth 5Y2.54%
Sales Q2Q%15.46%
Revenue Next Year-0.62%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.18%
Revenue Next 3Y1.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y77.67%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1525.24%
EBIT Next 3Y152.05%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y73.17%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y33.91%
OCF growth 3Y-26.84%
OCF growth 5Y-3.6%