Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
CSIQ
Canadian Solar Inc
$14.72
-0.88%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $998.26M
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.12
-2.37%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 451702% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $5.60B). LPL leads profitability with a -0.3% profit margin vs -1.9%. CSIQ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.16. CSIQ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
CSIQ
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+87.6%
Fair Value
$167.85
Current Price
$14.72
$153.13 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 300.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -4.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 20.0%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Moderate valuation
ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 2.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CSIQ
The strongest argument for CSIQ centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.16 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 : CSIQ
The primary concerns for CSIQ are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CSIQ carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — expect wider price swings.
LPL is growing revenue faster at -8.8% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SOLAR industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CSIQ scores higher overall (55/100 vs 36/100). 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.
Canadian Solar Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOLAR · USA
Canadian Solar Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and sells solar ingots, wafers, cells, modules and other solar energy products. The company is headquartered in Guelph, 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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