ANSYS Inc (ANSS)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
ANSS
ANSYS Inc
$374.30
0.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $32.91B
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 978524% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $2.58B). ANSS leads profitability with a 23.0% profit margin vs -0.3%. ANSS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.47. ANSS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
ANSS
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-43.2%
Fair Value
$261.41
Current Price
$374.30
$112.89 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 47.7% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : ANSS
The strongest argument for ANSS centers on Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.0% and operating margin at 11.7%.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ANSS
The primary concerns for ANSS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 55.5x 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
ANSS profiles as a mature stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
ANSS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
ANSS is growing revenue faster at 8.2% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ANSS scores higher overall (56/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 23.0% margins. Both earn "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.
ANSYS Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Ansys, Inc. is an American company based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. It develops and markets multiphysics engineering simulation software for product design, testing and operation and offers its products and services to customers worldwide.
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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