Diodes Incorporated (DIOD)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
DIOD
Diodes Incorporated
$101.06
-10.17%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.84B
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 1625099% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $1.56B). DIOD leads profitability with a 5.5% profit margin vs -0.3%. DIOD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.93. DIOD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
DIOD
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-16.5%
Fair Value
$66.97
Current Price
$101.06
$34.09 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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 22.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 24.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 4.6% — below average capital efficiency
5.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.9%
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 : DIOD
The strongest argument for DIOD centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 22.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.93 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : DIOD
The primary concerns for DIOD are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 56.9x 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
DIOD profiles as a growth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
DIOD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.94 — expect wider price swings.
DIOD is growing revenue faster at 22.1% — sustainability is the question.
DIOD generates stronger free cash flow (32M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DIOD scores higher overall (60/100 vs 32/100) and 22.1% 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.
Diodes Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Diodes Incorporated designs, manufactures and supplies standard products for specific applications in the discrete, logic, analog and mixed-signal semiconductor markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Plano, Texas.
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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