Celestica Inc. (CLS)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
CLS
Celestica Inc.
$206.61
+0.51%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $34.87B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$2.54
+2.01%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 157801% more annual revenue ($24.62T vs $15.59B). CLS leads profitability with a 7.2% profit margin vs -2.3%. CLS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. CLS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
CLS
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
LPL
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 62.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 74.2% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 10.7x book value
7.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CLS
The strongest argument for CLS centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 62.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.00 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 : CLS
The primary concerns for CLS are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
CLS is growing revenue faster at 62.4% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CLS scores higher overall (67/100 vs 35/100) and 62.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Celestica Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Celestica Inc. provides hardware platforms and supply chain solutions in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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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