Deswell Industries Inc (DSWL)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
DSWL
Deswell Industries Inc
$3.41
+0.59%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $53.06M
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 38497075% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $65.66M). DSWL leads profitability with a 19.0% profit margin vs -0.3%. DSWL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.89. DSWL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
DSWL
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+34.8%
Fair Value
$5.52
Current Price
$3.41
$2.11 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 21.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 5.5%
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 : DSWL
The strongest argument for DSWL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.0% and operating margin at 7.5%. PEG of 0.89 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 : DSWL
The primary concerns for DSWL are Market Cap, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DSWL profiles as a declining stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
DSWL is growing revenue faster at -5.5% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DSWL scores higher overall (62/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 19.0% margins. 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.
Deswell Industries Inc
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · China
Deswell Industries, Inc. manufactures and sells injection molded plastic parts and components, electronic products and sub-assemblies, and metal molds and accessory parts to original equipment manufacturers and contractors. The company is headquartered in Macau.
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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