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LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: LPL (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $3.5
1 Year Target Price $3.5
0 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
1 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -3.14% | Avg. Invested days 25 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.61B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 1.07 | 52 Weeks Range 2.43 - 4.86 | Updated Date 07/7/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.43 - 4.86 | Updated Date 07/7/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.45 |
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 - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -7.45% | Operating Margin (TTM) 0.55% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -0.11% | Return on Equity (TTM) -21.7% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 23.7 | Enterprise Value 13579329949 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 13579329949 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.67 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.02 | Shares Outstanding 1000000000 | Shares Floating 289445000 |
Shares Outstanding 1000000000 | Shares Floating 289445000 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.21 | Percent Institutions 1.78 |
Upturn AI SWOT
LG Display Co Ltd

Company Overview
History and Background
LG Display Co Ltd. was established in 1999 as a joint venture between LG Electronics and Philips. It has grown to become a leading global innovator in display technologies, including OLED and LCD panels.
Core Business Areas
- Large-Size Displays: Production and sale of LCD and OLED panels for TVs, monitors, and other large-screen applications.
- Small & Medium-Size Displays: Manufacture of displays for mobile devices, tablets, automotive, and wearables.
- Automotive Displays: Production of displays specifically designed for in-car infotainment and instrument panels.
Leadership and Structure
LG Display is led by a CEO and has a hierarchical organizational structure with various divisions focused on different display technologies and markets.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Estimated Revenue: Not publicly disclosed. However, revenue is significant given LG Display's market dominance.
- OLED TV Panels: LG Display is the leading supplier of OLED TV panels, dominating the high-end TV market. Market share is around 80% in OLED TV panel production. Competitors include Samsung Display (QD-OLED) and BOE.
- Estimated Revenue: Revenue fluctuates based on market prices, but significant contribution to total revenue.
- LCD Panels: LCD panels for various applications including TVs, monitors and mobile devices. Faces intense competition from Chinese manufacturers like BOE, CSOT and Innolux.
- Automotive Displays: Increasingly important segment, supplying displays for car infotainment systems and instrument clusters. Competitors include Japan Display and BOE.
- Estimated Revenue: Growing revenue stream, however not disclosable.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The display industry is highly competitive and cyclical, influenced by technological advancements, panel prices, and demand from consumer electronics manufacturers. OLED is gaining share, and LCD supply is being managed to maintain price levels.
Positioning
LG Display is a technology leader in OLED, particularly in large-size panels, giving it a premium position. It faces competition in LCD from Chinese manufacturers, who have a cost advantage.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total display market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of USD annually. LG Display is positioned to capture a significant portion of the OLED market and maintains a presence in the LCD sector.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- OLED Technology Leadership
- Strong R&D Capabilities
- Established Customer Relationships
- Brand Reputation
Weaknesses
- Reliance on LCD Market
- High Capital Expenditures
- Profitability Fluctuations
- Vulnerability to Panel Price Volatility
Opportunities
- Growth in OLED Adoption
- Expanding Automotive Display Market
- Development of New Display Technologies (e.g., MicroLED)
- Expansion into AR/VR Displays
Threats
- Increased Competition from Chinese Manufacturers
- Technological Disruptions
- Economic Downturns
- Geopolitical Risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Samsung Display (SSNLF)
- AU Optronics (AUO)
- BOE Technology Group (BOEIY)
- Japan Display Inc. (JDIYY)
Competitive Landscape
LG Display is strong in OLED, while facing cost competition in LCD. Samsung Display is also a competitor in OLED (QD-OLED). Chinese manufacturers (BOE, CSOT) are dominant in LCD market share with a lower cost production approach.
Major Acquisitions
Apple(Rumored)
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): Unconfirmed
- Strategic Rationale: To expand OLED technology to VR market and integrate within Apple's Vision Pro
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been tied to the adoption of LCD and now OLED technologies. Periods of strong growth followed by price-driven declines are common.
Future Projections: Analysts expect growth in OLED to drive future revenues. Projections depend on OLED adoption rates and competitive pressures in LCD.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on OLED TV panel production, automotive displays, and exploring next-generation display technologies like MicroLED.
Summary
LG Display possesses notable strengths in OLED technology but faces weaknesses related to LCD market dependency and price volatility. Its growth potential lies in expanding OLED adoption and venturing into emerging display technologies while navigating competitive pressures from other manufacturers. The company's financial health is closely tied to the cyclical nature of the display market, requiring vigilant cost management and innovation.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Financial Reports
- Industry Analysis Reports
- Market Research Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and analyst estimates, which are subject to change. The information provided is not financial advice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About LG Display Co Ltd
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2004-07-23 | CEO, President & Chairman of the Board Mr. Chul-Dong Jeong | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Consumer Electronics | Full time employees - | Website https://www.lgdisplay.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.lgdisplay.com |
LG Display Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of thin-film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology-based display panels in Korea, China, rest of Asia, the Americas, Poland, and rest of Europe. The company offers its products primarily used in televisions, notebook computers, desktop monitors, tablet computers, mobile devices, and automotive displays. It also provides display panels for industrial and other applications, including entertainment systems and medical diagnostic equipment. In addition, the company provides janitorial and business facility maintenance services; invests in venture business and technologies; and manages intellectual property, as well as produces and sells LCD modules and monitor sets. The company was formerly known as LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd. and changed its name to LG Display Co., Ltd. in March 2008. LG Display Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

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