FormFactor Inc (FORM)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
FORM
FormFactor Inc
$116.70
-7.82%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $10.85B
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 3010064% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $839.78M). FORM leads profitability with a 8.1% profit margin vs -0.3%. FORM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.39. FORM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
FORM
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 32.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 225.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.6x book value
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
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 : FORM
The strongest argument for FORM centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 32.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : FORM
The primary concerns for FORM are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 161.9x 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
FORM profiles as a hypergrowth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
FORM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
FORM is growing revenue faster at 32.0% — sustainability is the question.
FORM generates stronger free cash flow (30M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FORM scores higher overall (60/100 vs 32/100) and 32.0% 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.
FormFactor Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
FormFactor, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells probe cards, analytical probes, probe stations, metrology systems, thermal systems, and cryogenic systems to semiconductor companies and scientific institutions. The company is headquartered in Livermore, California.
Visit Website →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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