Applied Digital Corporation (APLD)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
APLD
Applied Digital Corporation
$26.42
+2.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $8.05B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$3.31
+5.08%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 4139183% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $611.31M). LPL leads profitability with a -5.3% profit margin vs -39.9%. APLD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.83. APLD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 38/100 (F).
APLD
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-48.5%
Fair Value
$18.28
Current Price
$26.42
$8.14 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 406.6% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of -11.8% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 76.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APLD
The strongest argument for APLD centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 406.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : APLD
The primary concerns for APLD are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.86 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.13 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APLD profiles as a hypergrowth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
APLD carries more volatility with a beta of 5.73 — expect wider price swings.
APLD is growing revenue faster at 406.6% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
APLD scores higher overall (38/100 vs 36/100) and 406.6% revenue growth. 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.
Applied Digital Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
Applied Blockchain, Inc. is engaged in crypto mining and co-hosting operations. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Visit Website →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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