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LG Display Co (NYSE:LPL) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
LG Display Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
LG Display Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LG Display Co's Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
LG Display Co Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2021-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
8.86
9.85
46.89
LG Display Co Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2017-06
2017-09
2018-03
2018-06
2019-09
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
8.86
9.85
9.24
7.66
27.25
13.40
1,111.11
12.12
7.90
8.20
7.39
9.85
7.84
10.36
127.25
46.89
48.63
LPL vs AAPL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, LG Display Co's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LG Display Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LG Display Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
LG Display Co (LPL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 42.25 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on LG Display Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LG Display Co ranks #326 out of 1018 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is LG Display Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
LG Display Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 42.25. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.39. LG Display Co's value of 42.25 is 88.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LG Display Co ranks #326 out of 1018 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, LG Display Co ranks #326 out of 1018 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts LG Display Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.39. LG Display Co's value of 42.25 is 88.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 22.39, based on 1,018 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LG Display Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 42.25 is 88.7% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on LG Display Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 22.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LG Display Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 42.25. 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 $3.38 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 42.25 and 88.7% above the Hardware industry median of 22.39. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LG Display Co (LPL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 42.25 as of Jul. 16, 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 $3.38 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.60.
GuruFocus considers LG Display Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LPL:
Forward PE Ratio: 42.25
GF Value™: $3.60 vs. price of $3.38 (6.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.7% above the Hardware median (#326 of 1018)
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 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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