LPL (LG Display Co) Debt-to-EBITDA : 5.57 (As of Mar. 2026) — 84% Above Median

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LPL LG Display Co Ltd LPL
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Price $3.39
GF Value $3.60
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What is LG Display Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

LG Display Co LPL -4.65% 62 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% above its 10-year median of 3.02. GuruFocus rates LPL with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,795 Hardware companies, LG Display Co ranks worse than 63.34% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

LG Display Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,270 Mil. LG Display Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,986 Mil. LG Display Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,662 Mil. LG Display Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.57.

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for LG Display Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

LPL' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.99   Med: 3.02   Max: 25.92
Current: 2.8

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of LG Display Co was 25.92. The lowest was 0.99. And the median was 3.02.

LPL's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
63.34% of 1795 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.72 vs LPL: 2.80

LG Display Co  (NYSE:LPL) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.

According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.


LG Display Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


LG Display Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LG Display Co's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

LG Display Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

LG Display Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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LG Display Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.93 1.45 2.85 4.07 5.57

LPL vs AAPL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, LG Display Co's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


LG Display Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LG Display Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LG Display Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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LG Display Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

LG Display Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(2589.358 + 6093.737) / 3793.239
=2.29

LG Display Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(3270.374 + 5985.765) / 1662.424
=5.57

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data, the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.57 mean?
LG Display Co (LPL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.57 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on LG Display Co. This is 84% above median its historical median of 3.02. Over the past decade, LG Display Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.99 to 25.92. According to the industry distribution chart, LG Display Co ranks #1137 out of 1795 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.
Is LG Display Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
LG Display Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.57 is 84% above median its 10-year median of 3.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 25.92. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. LG Display Co's value of 5.57 is 223.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LG Display Co ranks #1137 out of 1795 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LG Display Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LG Display Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, LG Display Co ranks #1137 out of 1795 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places LG Display Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. LG Display Co's value of 5.57 is 223.8% above this benchmark. Historically, LG Display Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.99 to 25.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.02 vs. the industry median of 1.72, LG Display Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.72, based on 1,795 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LG Display Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.57 is 223.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on LG Display Co. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LG Display Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.57, which is 84% above median its own 10-year median of 3.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LG Display Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LG Display Co (LPL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.60, compared to a current price of $3.39 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.57, which is 84% above median its 10-year median of 3.02 and 223.8% above the Hardware industry median of 1.72. LG Display Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LG Display Co (LPL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.57 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is LG Display Co (LPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LG Display Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.39 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.60. GuruFocus considers LG Display Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LPL:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.57 (84% above median its 10-year median of 3.02)
  • GF Value™: $3.60 vs. price of $3.39 (6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 223.8% above the Hardware median (#1137 of 1795)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


LG Display Co Business Description

Address 128 Yeoui-daero, LG Twin Towers, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, KOR, 07336
LG Display Co Ltd manufacture TFT-LCD and OLED technology-based display panels in a broad range of sizes and specifications mainly for use in IT products (comprising notebook computers, desktop monitors and tablet computers), televisions, mobile devices, including smartphones, as well as auto products, and it are one of the world's suppliers of large-sized OLED television panels. It also manufacture display panels for industrial and other applications, including entertainment systems and medical diagnostic equipment.
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