Clearfield Inc (CLFD)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
CLFD
Clearfield Inc
$40.04
-10.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $604.60M
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 17017265% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $148.55M). LPL leads profitability with a -0.3% profit margin vs -5.8%. LPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 32/100 (F).
CLFD
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-29.4%
Fair Value
$24.29
Current Price
$40.04
$15.75 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -3.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 15.3%
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 : CLFD
The strongest argument for CLFD centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : CLFD
The primary concerns for CLFD are Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. A P/E of 193.4x 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
CLFD carries more volatility with a beta of 2.09 — expect wider price swings.
LPL is growing revenue faster at -8.8% — sustainability is the question.
CLFD generates stronger free cash flow (-2M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LPL scores higher overall (32/100 vs 23/100). 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.
Clearfield Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Clearfield, Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells standard and custom passive connectivity products to OEM, enterprise and fiber-to-facility markets in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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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