Appian Corp (APPN)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
APPN
Appian Corp
$24.73
+0.65%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.76B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.86
-11.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 3314320% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $762.69M). APPN leads profitability with a 0.1% profit margin vs -0.3%. APPN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 34/100 (F).
APPN
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+71.8%
Fair Value
$83.16
Current Price
$24.73
$58.43 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 21.5% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.6%
Operating margin of 2.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 8.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APPN
The strongest argument for APPN centers on Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 21.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : APPN
The primary concerns for APPN are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. A P/E of 1200.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.14 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APPN profiles as a growth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
APPN is growing revenue faster at 21.5% — sustainability is the question.
APPN generates stronger free cash flow (49M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
APPN scores higher overall (34/100 vs 32/100) and 21.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Avoid" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Appian Corp
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Appian Corporation provides a low-code automation platform in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
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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