AstroNova Inc (ALOT)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
ALOT
AstroNova Inc
$13.60
-0.15%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $104.78M
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 16794761% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $150.51M). LPL leads profitability with a -0.3% profit margin vs -1.6%. ALOT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 42/100 (D).
ALOT
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+68.2%
Fair Value
$30.62
Current Price
$13.60
$17.02 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 65.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.5% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 3.3%
Weak financial health signals
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 : ALOT
The strongest argument for ALOT centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ALOT
The primary concerns for ALOT are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
ALOT is growing revenue faster at 0.5% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor COMPUTER HARDWARE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ALOT scores higher overall (42/100 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.
AstroNova Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
AstroNova, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes specialty printers and data acquisition and analysis systems in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, Central and South America, and internationally.
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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