Data Storage Corp (DTST)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
DTST
Data Storage Corp
$2.93
-3.62%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $7.11M
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$3.31
+5.08%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 1748109890% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $1.45M). DTST leads profitability with a 1247.0% profit margin vs -5.3%. DTST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 45/100 (D+).
DTST
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 1247 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 27460.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Operating margin of -357.6%
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 : DTST
The strongest argument for DTST centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 1247.0% and operating margin at -357.6%.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : DTST
The primary concerns for DTST are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
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
DTST profiles as a mature 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.
DTST is growing revenue faster at 9.3% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DTST scores higher overall (45/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 1247.0% margins. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Data Storage Corp
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
Data Storage Corporation provides multi-cloud information technology solutions primarily in the United States. The company is headquartered in Melville, New York.
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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