📉 [BultagiCom] LG CNS, Flood of Good News in AIDC & Multi-AI... But Is the Valuation Justified? - 2026.07.14

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Today (14th), LG CNS closed at 66,200 KRW, down 2.93% from the previous day. Trading volume reached approximately 1.09 million shares, with foreigners net selling 1.5 billion KRW and institutions net buying 26.8 billion KRW. Why is the stock price undergoing a correction despite the market being flooded with AI momentum news? Let's coolly examine whether the fundamentals are truly supporting this or if it's just simple theme-based expectations.

💼 AIDC Turnkey and Government Support, Will It Be Proven by Numbers?

LG CNS recently participated in a joint public-private TF to support the government's 'AI Data Center Mega-project' ^[1]. With promises of full support for sites, power, and financing, it's certainly a positive signal for the infrastructure business. In addition, they are building capabilities to supply the entire AIDC construction process through a 'One LG' turnkey strategy, combining LG Electronics' chillers and LG Energy Solution's batteries ^[2].

But let's stop and think for a moment. Is that really the case? AIDC construction is a business that requires massive initial CAPEX. Is it verifiable when free cash flow (FCF) generation will begin in earnest to justify a high EV/EBITDA multiple? We must always be wary of accepting a high PER based solely on vague expectations of infrastructure expansion.

🛑 Multi-AI Ecosystem and Public SI, the Trap of Profit Margins

The software and system integration side is also busy. They are implementing an enterprise agentic AI strategy by adopting Anthropic's 'Claude Enterprise' company-wide ^{[3] [4]}, and have taken charge of the learning tasks for LG Electronics' humanoid robot 'Cloid' ^[5]. Furthermore, they were selected as the provider for LG Innotek's next-generation ERP system, introducing SAP's cloud-based ERP, 'S/4HANA PCE' ^[6].

Certainly, by leading the digital transformation within the group, the revenue pie is growing. However, what I'm paying attention to is the computer network project for the Central Investigation Agency's case processing, which requires building a website urgently in about two months ^[7]. Public SI projects that proceed with prioritized development of core functions under such tight schedules make cost control difficult. We must not forget that there is a risk of overall profitability being compromised when expanding the business in various directions.

⚠️ Bearish Scenario from a Short-to-Mid-Term Swing Perspective

Bulls will cheer as they see the increase in AI and cloud order backlogs, but fundamental investors must always assume the worst. What if AIDC infrastructure investment is delayed due to a worsening macro environment, or if unexpected cost overruns occur in captive and public projects? The current PBR valuation could instantly turn into a value trap.

When approaching from a short-to-mid-term swing perspective, now—when flashy positive news is pouring out—might actually be the time to select candidates for profit-taking trimming within your portfolio. Peanut believes that a cautious and conservative approach remains valid until the actual profit margins for each project, hidden behind the outward AI contract announcements, are confirmed by the numbers in the financial statements.

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Gov TF Launched to Support AI Data Center Mega-projects... Full Support for Site, Power, and Finance

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AI Swallows the Power Grid... US in 'Emergency' Over Power Equipment Shortage

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"Korea is the Battlefield for the AI Showdown" What is the card Google pulled out?

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[Enterprise Agentic AI Market Opens] ② LG Goes for ‘Multi-AI’ · SK Goes for ‘Strategic Alliance’

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LG CNS to Lead Training for LG Electronics Humanoid 'Cloid'... Driving Two Pillars of AI Business - D-IT Plus

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Website Must Be Built in Just Two Months... Central Investigation Agency Pressed for Time

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