Formula Systems 1985 Ltd ADR (FORTY)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
FORTY
Formula Systems 1985 Ltd ADR
$119.20
0.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.98B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$2.91
-2.35%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 864772% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $2.93B). FORTY leads profitability with a 21.6% profit margin vs -5.3%. FORTY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.07. FORTY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
FORTY
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-67.1%
Fair Value
$79.89
Current Price
$119.20
$39.31 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Earnings expanding 54.7% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : FORTY
The strongest argument for FORTY centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.6% and operating margin at 9.2%.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : FORTY
The primary concerns for FORTY are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
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
FORTY 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.
FORTY is growing revenue faster at 5.3% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FORTY scores higher overall (61/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 21.6% 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.
Formula Systems 1985 Ltd ADR
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
Formula Systems (1985) Ltd., provides software, proprietary and non-proprietary software, and software product marketing and support services in Israel and internationally. The company is headquartered in Or Yehuda, Israel.
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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