Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Common Stock (ASTI)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
ASTI
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Common Stock
$4.42
+4.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $47.03M
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.33
+1.05%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 32927947008% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $76,770). ASTI leads profitability with a 0.0% profit margin vs -0.3%. ASTI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.96. LPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 36/100 (F).
ASTI
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 233.9% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
ROE of -233.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 90.2%
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 : ASTI
The strongest argument for ASTI centers on Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 233.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.96 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ASTI
The primary concerns for ASTI are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ASTI profiles as a hypergrowth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
ASTI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.46 — expect wider price swings.
ASTI is growing revenue faster at 233.9% — 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 31/100). 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.
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Common Stock
TECHNOLOGY · SOLAR · USA
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells copper-indium-gallium-diselenide photovoltaic products for aerospace, defense, emergency management, and consumer/OEM applications. The company is headquartered in Thornton, Colorado.
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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