LG Uplus (A032640) Stock Overview
Provides various telecommunication services in South Korea. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | ₩16,130.00 |
| 52 Week High | ₩18,500.00 |
| 52 Week Low | ₩12,680.00 |
| Beta | 0.28 |
| 1 Month Change | 1.83% |
| 3 Month Change | -2.48% |
| 1 Year Change | 26.02% |
| 3 Year Change | 45.58% |
| 5 Year Change | 5.77% |
| Change since IPO | -2.83% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 21
A032640: Future Shareholder Returns Will Be Supported By Improved Profitability Assumptions
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for LG Uplus from ₩22,778 to ₩23,768, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, a lower discount rate, and a revised future P/E of 10.68x compared with the prior 13.11x. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The updated fair value estimate has been adjusted from ₩22,778 to ₩23,768, reflecting the combined impact of revised inputs.
Narrative Update • May 05
A032640: Completed Buyback And Stable Assumptions Will Shape A Cautious Outlook
Analysts are maintaining LG Uplus's fair value estimate at ₩15,000, citing only marginal adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions that leave the overall price target unchanged. What's in the News LG Uplus reported completion of a buyback tranche for the period from October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, repurchasing 2,255,541 shares, or 0.52% of shares, for ₩34,203 million under the program announced on July 21, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 19
A032640: Completed Buyback Will Leave Slower Earnings Power Driving A Cautious Future
Analysts have kept the LG Uplus fair value estimate steady at ₩15,000, citing slightly lower assumed revenue growth and profit margins, which are partly offset by a lower discount rate and a modestly higher future P/E multiple in their refreshed model. What's in the News LG Uplus completed a share repurchase of 4,059,808 shares, representing 0.94% of shares, for ₩60,528 million under the buyback announced on July 21, 2025, covering the period from October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 05
A032640: Future Shareholder Returns Will Be Supported By Ongoing Share Repurchases
Analysts have adjusted their price target for LG Uplus to ₩22,778 from ₩20,993, reflecting model updates that incorporate slightly different assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News From October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, LG Uplus repurchased 2,255,541 shares, representing 0.52% of its shares, for ₩34,203 million under its existing buyback program (company filing).Narrative Update • Mar 22
A032640: Completed Buyback And Stable Outlook Will Guide A Fair Future
Analysts are maintaining their ₩15,000 price target for LG Uplus, citing updated assumptions that now combine a higher revenue growth outlook with a slightly lower profit margin and a reduced future P/E multiple. What's in the News LG Uplus completed a share repurchase program under the buyback announced on July 21, 2025, totaling 5,400,620 shares, or 1.25% of shares, for KRW 80,000 million (company filing).Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 21
A032640: Future Shareholder Returns Will Be Supported By Improved Profitability Assumptions
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for LG Uplus from ₩22,778 to ₩23,768, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, a lower discount rate, and a revised future P/E of 10.68x compared with the prior 13.11x. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The updated fair value estimate has been adjusted from ₩22,778 to ₩23,768, reflecting the combined impact of revised inputs.Narrative Update • May 05
A032640: Completed Buyback And Stable Assumptions Will Shape A Cautious Outlook
Analysts are maintaining LG Uplus's fair value estimate at ₩15,000, citing only marginal adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions that leave the overall price target unchanged. What's in the News LG Uplus reported completion of a buyback tranche for the period from October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, repurchasing 2,255,541 shares, or 0.52% of shares, for ₩34,203 million under the program announced on July 21, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 19
A032640: Completed Buyback Will Leave Slower Earnings Power Driving A Cautious Future
Analysts have kept the LG Uplus fair value estimate steady at ₩15,000, citing slightly lower assumed revenue growth and profit margins, which are partly offset by a lower discount rate and a modestly higher future P/E multiple in their refreshed model. What's in the News LG Uplus completed a share repurchase of 4,059,808 shares, representing 0.94% of shares, for ₩60,528 million under the buyback announced on July 21, 2025, covering the period from October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 05
A032640: Future Shareholder Returns Will Be Supported By Ongoing Share Repurchases
Analysts have adjusted their price target for LG Uplus to ₩22,778 from ₩20,993, reflecting model updates that incorporate slightly different assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News From October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, LG Uplus repurchased 2,255,541 shares, representing 0.52% of its shares, for ₩34,203 million under its existing buyback program (company filing).Narrative Update • Mar 22
A032640: Completed Buyback And Stable Outlook Will Guide A Fair Future
Analysts are maintaining their ₩15,000 price target for LG Uplus, citing updated assumptions that now combine a higher revenue growth outlook with a slightly lower profit margin and a reduced future P/E multiple. What's in the News LG Uplus completed a share repurchase program under the buyback announced on July 21, 2025, totaling 5,400,620 shares, or 1.25% of shares, for KRW 80,000 million (company filing).Narrative Update • Mar 08
A032640: Buyback Completion And Margin Outlook Will Shape A Fair Future
Analysts have lifted their LG Uplus price target from ₩14,246 to ₩15,000, pointing to updated assumptions that include a slightly lower discount rate, a modestly higher profit margin outlook, and a marginally lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Completed share repurchase of 4,059,808 shares, representing 0.94% of outstanding shares, for ₩60,528 million under the buyback announced on July 21, 2025, including 2,255,541 shares bought between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 (company disclosure).Narrative Update • Feb 21
A032640: Future Shareholder Returns Will Be Driven By Completed Buyback Program
Analysts have adjusted their view on LG Uplus, with the indicative fair value moving from around ₩20,000 to about ₩20,992. This change reflects updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple.
Narrative Update • Feb 07
A032640: Lower Discount Rate And Margin Assumptions Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have increased their price target on LG Uplus from ₩17,072 to ₩17,576, citing updated assumptions on discount rate, long-term revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as the key drivers of the revision. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The price target has risen slightly from ₩17,072 to ₩17,576.Narrative Update • Jan 24
A032640: Higher Cash Flow Assumptions And Buyback Activity Will Shape Fair Outlook
Analysts now place LG Uplus fair value at ₩14,245.65, up from ₩10,624.20, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. What's in the News LG Uplus completed a share buyback tranche between July 21, 2025 and September 30, 2025, repurchasing 1,804,267 shares (equal to 0.42% of outstanding shares) for KRW 26,324.54 million under the buyback program announced on July 21, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 08
A032640: Completed Share Buybacks Will Support Future Earnings Upside And Undervalued Price
Analysts have made a small upward adjustment to their fair value estimate for LG Uplus to ₩17,072 from ₩17,052, reflecting refreshed assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E multiples. What's in the News LG Uplus completed a share buyback program between July 21, 2025 and September 30, 2025, repurchasing 1,804,267 shares, equal to 0.42% of the company.Analysis Article • Jan 06
Getting In Cheap On LG Uplus Corp. (KRX:032640) Might Be Difficult
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16.5x LG Uplus Corp. ( KRX:032640 ) may be sending bearish signals at the...Narrative Update • Dec 17
A032640: Future Share Repurchases Will Support Earnings Upside And Undervalued Price
Analysts have modestly lifted their price target for LG Uplus to ₩17,052, reflecting slightly higher revenue growth expectations and a richer forward P/E multiple. These factors more than offset a marginal uptick in the assumed discount rate and a small compression in forecast profit margins.Narrative Update • Dec 03
A032640: Future Buybacks Will Support Earnings And Undervalued Share Price
Analysts have nudged their price target for LG Uplus slightly higher to ₩17,052 from ₩16,892. This reflects a modestly lower discount rate and marginally improved valuation multiples, even as they trim longer term revenue growth and profit margin assumptions.Analysis Article • Nov 24
LG Uplus' (KRX:032640) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings
The market was pleased with the recent earnings report from LG Uplus Corp. ( KRX:032640 ), despite the profit numbers...Narrative Update • Nov 19
A032640: Future Performance Will Reflect Balanced Profitability And Share Repurchase Effects
Analysts have raised their price target for LG Uplus from ₩16,224 to ₩16,892. They cite expectations for stronger revenue growth, improved profit margins, and a slight reduction in the discount rate.Analysis Article • Nov 07
Returns On Capital At LG Uplus (KRX:032640) Have Stalled
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Amongst other things...Narrative Update • Nov 04
A032640: Future Performance Will Benefit From Improved Profitability And Lower Market Risk
Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target for LG Uplus to ₩16,224, reflecting slight changes in projected discount rate, revenue growth, and profit margin assumptions. Valuation Changes Consensus Analyst Price Target remains unchanged at ₩16,224.Narrative Update • Oct 21
Analysts Lift LG Uplus Fair Value Estimate Amid Modest Upgrades to Growth Forecasts
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for LG Uplus from ₩15,804 to ₩16,224. This change reflects modest improvements in revenue growth and profit margin forecasts.Analysis Article • Oct 17
We Think LG Uplus (KRX:032640) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Narrative Update • Sep 06
AI Platforms And Smart Home Trends Will Shape Future Connectivity
With both consensus revenue growth and net profit margin forecasts for LG Uplus remaining stable, analysts have maintained their price target at ₩15,804. What's in the News LG Uplus announced a share repurchase program of up to KRW 80,000 million with NH Investment & Securities to enhance shareholder value.Analysis Article • Sep 02
Getting In Cheap On LG Uplus Corp. (KRX:032640) Might Be Difficult
It's not a stretch to say that LG Uplus Corp.'s ( KRX:032640 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 12.9x right now...Analysis Article • Jul 17
We Think LG Uplus (KRX:032640) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Apr 14
Slowing Rates Of Return At LG Uplus (KRX:032640) Leave Little Room For Excitement
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Mar 24
We Think You Can Look Beyond LG Uplus' (KRX:032640) Lackluster Earnings
Soft earnings didn't appear to concern LG Uplus Corp.'s ( KRX:032640 ) shareholders over the last week. We did some...Analysis Article • Mar 05
The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From LG Uplus Corp.'s (KRX:032640) Earnings Yet
When close to half the companies in Korea have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 12x, you may consider LG...
New Narrative • Dec 25
Integrating AI With Initiatives Like ixi-O Will Accelerate Revenue Growth And Enhance Competitiveness
LG Uplus's strategic integration of AI aims to boost revenue across core businesses, including mobile, enterprise, and smart home services.Analysis Article • Dec 11
LG Uplus (KRX:032640) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Nov 13
LG Uplus Corp.'s (KRX:032640) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors
LG Uplus Corp.'s ( KRX:032640 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 7.7x might make it look like a buy right now...Analysis Article • Aug 26
LG Uplus (KRX:032640) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • May 22
Is LG Uplus Corp. (KRX:032640) Trading At A 37% Discount?
Key Insights Using the Dividend Discount Model, LG Uplus fair value estimate is ₩15,625 LG Uplus is estimated to be 37...Analysis Article • Apr 24
Returns At LG Uplus (KRX:032640) Appear To Be Weighed Down
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Firstly, we'll want...Analysis Article • Apr 03
Is LG Uplus (KRX:032640) Using Too Much Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • May 03
Here's Why LG Uplus (KRX:032640) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Mar 11
There May Be Reason For Hope In LG Uplus' (KRX:032640) Disappointing Earnings
Soft earnings didn't appear to concern LG Uplus Corp.'s ( KRX:032640 ) shareholders over the last week. We did some...Analysis Article • Mar 04
We're Watching These Trends At LG Uplus (KRX:032640)
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Analysis Article • Feb 14
Is LG Uplus Corp. (KRX:032640) A Great Dividend Stock?
Could LG Uplus Corp. ( KRX:032640 ) be an attractive dividend share to own for the long haul? Investors are often drawn...Analysis Article • Jan 27
Is LG Uplus (KRX:032640) Using Too Much Debt?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Jan 09
If You Had Bought LG Uplus (KRX:032640) Stock Five Years Ago, You Could Pocket A 26% Gain Today
If you buy and hold a stock for many years, you'd hope to be making a profit. Better yet, you'd like to see the share...Analysis Article • Dec 21
What Type Of Shareholders Make Up LG Uplus Corp.'s (KRX:032640) Share Registry?
If you want to know who really controls LG Uplus Corp. ( KRX:032640 ), then you'll have to look at the makeup of its...Analysis Article • Dec 04
Is LG Uplus (KRX:032640) Likely To Turn Things Around?
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Amongst other things, we'll want...Shareholder Returns
| A032640 | KR Telecom | KR Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 2.3% | -2.7% | 6.7% |
| 1Y | 26.0% | 10.1% | 195.0% |
Return vs Industry: A032640 exceeded the KR Telecom industry which returned 10.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: A032640 underperformed the KR Market which returned 195% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| A032640 volatility | |
|---|---|
| A032640 Average Weekly Movement | 6.3% |
| Telecom Industry Average Movement | 8.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 9.5% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in KR Market | 16.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in KR Market | 4.9% |
Stable Share Price: A032640 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the KR market.
Volatility Over Time: A032640's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 10,290 | Bum-Shik Hong | www.lguplus.com |
LG Uplus Corp. provides various telecommunication services in South Korea. It operates through LG U+ and LG Hello Vision segments. The company offers personal mobile communication, voice, and data services; and wired communication services, including international and long-distance calls, internet, and other value-added communication services.
LG Uplus Corp. Fundamentals Summary
| A032640 fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | ₩6.85t |
| Earnings (TTM) | ₩535.11b |
| Revenue (TTM) | ₩15.51t |
12.8x
P/E Ratio0.4x
P/S RatioIs A032640 overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| A032640 income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | ₩15.51t |
| Cost of Revenue | ₩3.49t |
| Gross Profit | ₩12.02t |
| Other Expenses | ₩11.49t |
| Earnings | ₩535.11b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.26k |
| Gross Margin | 77.52% |
| Net Profit Margin | 3.45% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 63.9% |
How did A032640 perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
4.1%
Current Dividend Yield53%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/31 06:18 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
LG Uplus Corp. is covered by 33 analysts. 23 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Seyon Park | Barclays |
| Sun Jung Lee | BofA Global Research |
| Joshua Kim | CGS International |