Brookfield Business Partners LP (BBU)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
BBU
Brookfield Business Partners LP
$32.62
+6.60%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.71B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.12
+0.98%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 96204% more annual revenue ($26.44T vs $27.46B). BBU leads profitability with a -0.1% profit margin vs -1.3%. BBU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
BBU
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
LPL
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 80.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of 2.4% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 4.5%
Currently unprofitable
2.0% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -2.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 76.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BBU
The strongest argument for BBU centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : BBU
The primary concerns for BBU are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 19.07 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BBU carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
LPL is growing revenue faster at 2.0% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BBU scores higher overall (52/100 vs 38/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Brookfield Business Partners LP
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Brookfield Business Partners LP (BBU) is a leading global alternative asset manager that focuses on acquiring, operating, and enhancing a diversified portfolio of high-quality, cash-generating businesses. Capitalizing on the robust resources and expertise of its parent company, Brookfield Asset Management, BBU strategically invests in sectors such as industrials, utilities, and consumer products, employing a disciplined approach to operational improvements. With an emphasis on delivering sustainable cash distributions and capital appreciation, BBU is well-equipped to capitalize on growth opportunities, positioning itself to generate superior returns for its investors over the long term.
Visit Website →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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