Coherent Inc (COHR)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
COHR
Coherent Inc
$222.05
-8.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $61.08B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$2.79
-4.78%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 382791% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $6.60B). COHR leads profitability with a 7.1% profit margin vs -0.3%. COHR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. COHR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
COHR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
LPL
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 73.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 20.5% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 4.4% — below average capital efficiency
7.1% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : COHR
The strongest argument for COHR centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 20.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : COHR
The primary concerns for COHR are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 149.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COHR profiles as a growth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
COHR carries more volatility with a beta of 2.04 — expect wider price swings.
COHR is growing revenue faster at 20.5% — sustainability is the question.
COHR generates stronger free cash flow (-383M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COHR scores higher overall (56/100 vs 35/100) and 20.5% 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.
Coherent Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Coherent, Inc. provides lasers, laser-based technologies, and laser-based system solutions for a variety of scientific, commercial, and industrial research applications. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, 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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