Astrotech Corp (ASTC)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
ASTC
Astrotech Corp
$33.50
-12.87%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $72.51M
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 2510306255% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $1.01M). ASTC leads profitability with a 0.0% profit margin vs -0.3%. ASTC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.02. LPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 32/100 (F).
ASTC
Avoid21
out of 100
Grade: F
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : ASTC
The strongest argument for ASTC centers on Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.02 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : ASTC
The primary concerns for ASTC are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
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
ASTC profiles as a value 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.
LPL is growing revenue faster at -8.8% — sustainability is the question.
ASTC generates stronger free cash flow (-4M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LPL scores higher overall (32/100 vs 21/100). 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.
Astrotech Corp
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Astrotech Corporation is a science and technology development and commercialization company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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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