Daily Journal Corp (DJCO)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
DJCO
Daily Journal Corp
$519.41
-1.68%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $715.60M
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 26870785% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $94.08M). DJCO leads profitability with a 14.8% profit margin vs -0.3%. DJCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.32. DJCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
DJCO
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-87.3%
Fair Value
$297.93
Current Price
$519.41
$221.48 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 57.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 25.0% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : DJCO
The strongest argument for DJCO centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 25.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : DJCO
The primary concerns for DJCO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 51.2x 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
DJCO profiles as a growth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
DJCO is growing revenue faster at 25.0% — sustainability is the question.
DJCO generates stronger free cash flow (4M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DJCO scores higher overall (57/100 vs 32/100) and 25.0% 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.
Daily Journal Corp
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Daily Journal Corporation publishes newspapers and websites covering California, Arizona, and Utah. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, 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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