LG Display CoWBO:LGA -4.00%56 Gross Margin % is 13.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 11.77. GuruFocus rates WBO:LGA with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, LG Display Co ranks worse than 77.71% on this metric.
LG Display Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LG Display Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:LGA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.62 Med: 11.77 Max: 19.31
Current: 13.45
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of LG Display Co was 19.31%. The lowest was 1.62%. And the median was 11.77%.
WBO:LGA's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 77.71% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.565
vs WBO:LGA: 13.45
LG Display Co had a gross margin of 13.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for LG Display Co was -5.20% per year.
LG Display Co (WBO:LGA) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
LG Display Co had a gross margin of 13.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
LG Display Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
LG Display Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LG Display Co's Gross Margin % 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.
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, LG Display Co's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, LG Display Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LG Display Co's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
LG Display Co (WBO:LGA) has a Gross Margin % of 13.83% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on LG Display Co and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 11.77. Over the past decade, LG Display Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.62 to 19.31. According to the industry distribution chart, LG Display Co ranks #1907 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 77.7%.
Is LG Display Co's Gross Margin % too high?
LG Display Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.83% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 11.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.62 to a high of 19.31. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. LG Display Co's value of 13.83% is 43.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LG Display Co ranks #1907 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LG Display Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LG Display Co's Gross Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, LG Display Co ranks #1907 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places LG Display Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. LG Display Co's value of 13.83% is 43.7% below this benchmark. Historically, LG Display Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.62 to 19.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.77 vs. the industry median of 24.57, LG Display Co has consistently been below 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 Gross Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.57, based on 2,454 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LG Display Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.83% is 43.7% below 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on LG Display Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LG Display Co's current Gross Margin % is 13.83%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 11.77. 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 (WBO:LGA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.06, compared to a current price of €3.36 — trading 9.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.83%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 11.77 and 43.7% below the Hardware industry median of 24.57. LG Display Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LG Display Co (WBO:LGA), the current Gross Margin % is 13.83% 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 (WBO:LGA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LG Display Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.36 is trading 9.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.06.
GuruFocus considers LG Display Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:LGA:
Gross Margin %: 13.83% (18% above median its 10-year median of 11.77)
GF Value™: €3.06 vs. price of €3.36 (9.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.7% below the Hardware median (#1907 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:LGA 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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