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

USA - NYSE:LPL - US50186V1026 - ADR

5.48 USD
-0.02 (-0.36%)
Last: 10/9/2025, 9:24:38 PM
5.5535 USD
+0.07 (+1.34%)
After Hours: 10/9/2025, 9:24:38 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall LPL gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated LPL against 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. Both the profitability and financial health of LPL have multiple concerns. LPL is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LPL has reported negative net income.
In the past year LPL had a positive cash flow from operations.
LPL had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
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's Return On Assets of -2.39% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LPL outperforms 44.35% of its industry peers.
LPL has a worse Return On Equity (-10.33%) than 62.10% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.39%
ROE -10.33%
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

The Gross Margin of LPL (11.38%) is worse than 76.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LPL has grown nicely.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for LPL so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 11.38%
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.
LPL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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 0.98, we must say that LPL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of LPL (0.98) is worse than 75.81% of its industry peers.
LPL has a debt to FCF ratio of 763.70. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LPL would need 763.70 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LPL has a Debt to FCF ratio (763.70) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LPL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.47. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
LPL has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.47) than 91.13% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.47
Debt/FCF 763.7
Altman-Z 0.98
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 0.62 indicates that LPL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LPL has a worse Current ratio (0.62) than 96.77% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.37 indicates that LPL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LPL has a worse Quick ratio (0.37) than 96.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.62
Quick Ratio 0.37
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

LPL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 34.57%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, LPL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.96% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.54% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)34.57%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%270.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.96%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.78%
Revenue growth 5Y2.54%
Sales Q2Q%-16.71%

3.2 Future

LPL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 31.95% yearly.
LPL is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.54% yearly.
EPS Next Y136.88%
EPS Next 2Y49.37%
EPS Next 3Y31.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.88%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.54%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LPL. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.57 indicates a correct valuation of LPL.
LPL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LPL is cheaper than 88.71% of the companies in the same industry.
LPL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 14.57
LPL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLPL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

96.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LPL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LPL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 439.93
EV/EBITDA 3.8
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 31.95% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y49.37%
EPS Next 3Y31.95%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LPL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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LG DISPLAY CO LTD-ADR

NYSE:LPL (10/9/2025, 9:24:38 PM)

After market: 5.5535 +0.07 (+1.34%)

5.48

-0.02 (-0.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24
Earnings (Next)10-30 2025-10-30
Inst Owners16.13%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.48B
Analysts73.33
Price Target4.56 (-16.79%)
Short Float %0.14%
Short Ratio1.43
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)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.12%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.46%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.8%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.81%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.49%
PT rev (1m)1.89%
PT rev (3m)6.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)19.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)63.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)24.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)478.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 14.57
P/S 0.3
P/FCF 439.93
P/OCF 3.35
P/B 1.2
P/tB 1.58
EV/EBITDA 3.8
EPS(TTM)-1.63
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.38
Fwd EY6.86%
FCF(TTM)0.01
FCFY0.23%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY29.87%
SpS18.54
BVpS4.57
TBVpS3.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.39%
ROE -10.33%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 11.38%
FCFM 0.07%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.94
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.47
Debt/FCF 763.7
Debt/EBITDA 2
Cap/Depr 47.69%
Cap/Sales 8.76%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 48.87%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.62
Quick Ratio 0.37
Altman-Z 0.98
F-Score6
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)34.57%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%270.93%
EPS Next Y136.88%
EPS Next 2Y49.37%
EPS Next 3Y31.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.96%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.78%
Revenue growth 5Y2.54%
Sales Q2Q%-16.71%
Revenue Next Year-3.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.88%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.54%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y92.68%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1585.03%
EBIT Next 3Y154.1%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y100.47%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y10.9%
OCF growth 3Y-26.84%
OCF growth 5Y-3.6%