Autodesk Inc (ADSK)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
ADSK
Autodesk Inc
$235.87
+0.43%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $50.01B
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 350702% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $7.21B). ADSK leads profitability with a 15.6% profit margin vs -0.3%. ADSK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. ADSK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
ADSK
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-12.6%
Fair Value
$206.56
Current Price
$235.87
$29.31 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 27.2%
19.4% revenue growth
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 16.4x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : ADSK
The strongest argument for ADSK centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.6% and operating margin at 27.2%. Revenue growth of 19.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ADSK
The primary concerns for ADSK are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 45.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ADSK profiles as a growth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
ADSK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.43 — expect wider price swings.
ADSK is growing revenue faster at 19.4% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ADSK scores higher overall (68/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 15.6% margins and 19.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" 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.
Autodesk Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Autodesk, Inc. is an American multinational software corporation that makes software products and services for the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, education, and entertainment industries. Autodesk is headquartered in San Rafael, California.
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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