Appian Corp (APPN)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
APPN
Appian Corp
$21.72
-0.32%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.62B
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 3477338% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $726.94M). APPN leads profitability with a 0.2% profit margin vs -0.3%. LPL trades at a lower P/E of 27.5x. LPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 36/100 (F).
APPN
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+77.2%
Fair Value
$102.77
Current Price
$21.72
$81.05 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 21.7% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.7%
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 : APPN
The strongest argument for APPN centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 21.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : APPN
The primary concerns for APPN are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. A P/E of 1086.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
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 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
APPN is growing revenue faster at 21.7% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LPL scores higher overall (36/100 vs 34/100). APPN offers better value entry with a 77.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" 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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