A10 Network (ATEN)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
ATEN
A10 Network
$30.57
-3.56%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.17B
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 8442484% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $299.42M). ATEN leads profitability with a 14.9% profit margin vs -0.3%. LPL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 6.56. ATEN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
ATEN
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Earnings expanding 29.4% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.9x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : ATEN
The strongest argument for ATEN centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 13.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : ATEN
The primary concerns for ATEN are Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 49.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
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
ATEN 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.
ATEN is growing revenue faster at 13.4% — sustainability is the question.
ATEN generates stronger free cash flow (-689,000), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ATEN scores higher overall (57/100 vs 32/100) and 13.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" 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.
A10 Network
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
A10 Networks, Inc. offers network solutions in the United States, Japan, other Asia Pacific countries, and EMEA. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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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