Fastly, Inc. Class A Common Stock (FSLY)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
FSLY
Fastly, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$26.39
+7.15%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.13B
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 4050870% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $624.02M). LPL leads profitability with a -0.3% profit margin vs -19.5%. LPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 36/100 (F).
FSLY
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+77.4%
Fair Value
$41.16
Current Price
$26.39
$14.77 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 22.8% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of -12.8% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -8.7%
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 : FSLY
The strongest argument for FSLY centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 22.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : FSLY
The primary concerns for FSLY are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FSLY profiles as a growth 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.
FSLY is growing revenue faster at 22.8% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LPL scores higher overall (36/100 vs 33/100). FSLY offers better value entry with a 77.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Fastly, Inc. Class A Common Stock
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Fastly, Inc. operates an edge cloud platform to process, serve, and protect its customers' applications in the United States, Asia Pacific, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, 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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