Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
CSCO
Cisco Systems Inc
$112.15
-0.19%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $444.99B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$3.34
0.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 39859% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $63.33B). CSCO leads profitability with a 20.9% profit margin vs -5.4%. CSCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.10. CSCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
CSCO
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 52.0% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 27.7%
17.6% revenue growth
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 8.8x book value
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 76.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CSCO
The strongest argument for CSCO centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.9% and operating margin at 27.7%. Revenue growth of 17.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : CSCO
The primary concerns for CSCO are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.13 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CSCO profiles as a growth 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.
CSCO is growing revenue faster at 17.6% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CSCO scores higher overall (75/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 20.9% margins and 17.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Cisco Systems Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Cisco Systems, Inc. is an American multinational technology conglomerate headquartered in San Jose, California, in the center of Silicon Valley. Cisco develops, manufactures and sells networking hardware, software, telecommunications equipment and other high-technology services and products. Through its numerous acquired subsidiaries, such as OpenDNS, Webex, Jabber and Jasper, Cisco specializes in specific tech markets, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), domain security and energy management. On January 25, 2021, Cisco reincorporated in Delaware.
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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