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LG Display Co Ltd(LPL)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$2.54
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LPL

11/06/2026: LPL (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

LG Display Co Ltd is a major global manufacturer specializing in advanced OLED and LCD panel technology for TVs, IT devices, and automotive applications. The company has a leading position in the OLED market, which serves as its primary growth narrative through expansion into premium electronics and vehicle cockpit displays. However, investors should be aware of significant risks, including intense competition from low-cost producers and the inherent cyclicality of the display panel industry. Financial performance is often constrained by high capital expenditure and volatility in commodity pricing. This stock may suit investors willing to navigate cyclical industry trends, with key monitoring points including panel price stability and OLED adoption rates in non-TV sectors.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitWhile the OLED shift offers growth potential, it is offset by the cyclical nature of the underlying display market.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often exhibits high sensitivity to commodity pricing cycles rather than persistent momentum trends.
Value investorMixed fitThe company may appear cheap relative to book value, but the cyclical nature makes valuation timing challenging.
Dividend investorWeak fitInconsistent dividend payouts make this an unreliable source of income for dividend-focused investors.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh industry cyclicality and capital requirements result in significant stock price volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is sensitive to global consumer electronic sales cycles and panel price fluctuations.
Valuation riskMediumCapital-intensive assets can make traditional valuation multiples difficult to rely on during cyclical troughs.
Competition risk (LCD/OLED pricing)HighAggressive pricing from Chinese competitors remains a constant threat to margin stability.
Business qualityMediumThe business requires continuous, heavy reinvestment, which limits free cash flow generation.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not provide a reliable dividend stream for income-seeking investors.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessfully scaling new OLED technologies while managing costs is essential for long-term viability.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -12.79%
Avg. Invested days 31
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
LPL receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
LPL has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and soft ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+108.8%) is partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.0%), slightly negative revenue growth (-3.0%), soft profitability (net margin 0.9%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
LPL's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (0.0% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is LPL's strongest growth driver at +108.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-3.0%, slightly negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-99.8%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 7.3% (soft) and 62.4% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (solid). Insider ownership is only 0.21%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 2.03%
BlackRock Inc 1.88%
Creative Planning Inc 0.33%
American Century Companies Inc 0.29%
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc 0.29%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
LPL generates approximately $131 of gross profit, $20 of operating income, and $0 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 39.44%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
LPL has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.54B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3.61
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3.61
Volume (30-day avg) 2.4M shares
Beta 1.34
52 Weeks Range 2.47 - 5.83
Updated Date 11/07/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.47 - 5.83
Updated Date 11/07/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.93

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
TV BusinessLarge-sized OLED and LCD panels for television sets.The main revenue driver, sensitive to global premium TV demand.
IT BusinessDisplays for monitors, laptops, and tablets.Provides diversification beyond the television market.
Mobile & AutoSmall-to-medium OLEDs and automotive cockpit displays.A key growth area focusing on the digitalization of modern vehicles.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-13
When -
Estimate 0.23
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -2.34%
Operating Margin (TTM) 3.99%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.44%
Return on Equity (TTM) -17.64%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 5.56
Enterprise Value 11.58B
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value 11.58B
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.62
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.81
Shares Outstanding 1.00B
Shares Floating 624.24M
Shares Outstanding 1.00B
Shares Floating 624.24M
Percent Insiders 0.21
Percent Institutions 7.31

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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