Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$86.11
+0.45%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $63.71B
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 371669% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $6.80B). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.3% profit margin vs -0.3%. FTNT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.08. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
FTNT
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+66.4%
Fair Value
$261.06
Current Price
$86.11
$174.95 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 136 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Grey zone — moderate risk
Trading at 51.6x book value
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 : FTNT
The strongest argument for FTNT centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.3% and operating margin at 32.8%. Revenue growth of 14.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a mature 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.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 14.8% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (59/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 27.3% margins and 14.8% revenue growth. 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.
Fortinet Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Fortinet (Nasdaq: FTNT) is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. It develops and sells cybersecurity solutions, including but not limited to physical products such as firewalls, plus software and services such as anti-virus protection, intrusion prevention systems and endpoint security components.
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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