Axcelis Technologies Inc (ACLS)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
ACLS
Axcelis Technologies Inc
$133.61
-0.31%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.11B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.12
-2.37%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 3012694% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $839.05M). ACLS leads profitability with a 14.3% profit margin vs -0.3%. ACLS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.45. ACLS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
ACLS
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 5.6%
Earnings declined 28.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Moderate valuation
ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 2.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACLS
PEG of 1.45 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ACLS
The primary concerns for ACLS are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACLS profiles as a declining stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
ACLS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.65 — expect wider price swings.
ACLS is growing revenue faster at -5.6% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ACLS scores higher overall (48/100 vs 36/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Axcelis Technologies Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures and services the ion implantation and other processing equipment used in the manufacture of semiconductor chips in the United States, Europe and Asia. The company is headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts.
LG Display Co Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
LG Display Co., Ltd. is dedicated to the design, manufacture and sale of thin film transistor liquid crystal displays (TFT-LCD) and display panels based on organic light emitting diode (OLED) technology. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
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