BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
BJ
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
$97.81
+0.01%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $12.80B
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 123131% more annual revenue ($26.44T vs $21.46B). BJ leads profitability with a 2.7% profit margin vs -1.3%. BJ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.45. BJ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
BJ
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
LPL
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-83.2%
Fair Value
$54.31
Current Price
$97.81
$43.50 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.5% earnings growth
2.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.2%
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 : BJ
The strongest argument for BJ centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : BJ
The primary concerns for BJ are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BJ profiles as a value stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
BJ is growing revenue faster at 5.6% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BJ 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.
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc., operates warehouse clubs on the East Coast of the United States. The company is headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts.
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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