Fortinet Inc (FTNT)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
FTNT
Fortinet Inc
$161.95
+4.99%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $113.60B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$2.98
+6.81%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 355463% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $7.11B). FTNT leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs -0.3%. FTNT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.57. FTNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
FTNT
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
LPL
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+43.0%
Fair Value
$262.87
Current Price
$161.95
$100.92 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 197 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 20.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 28.6% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 120.0x book value
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 : FTNT
The strongest argument for FTNT centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.5% and operating margin at 31.3%. Revenue growth of 20.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : FTNT
The primary concerns for FTNT are Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 61.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTNT profiles as a growth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
FTNT is growing revenue faster at 20.1% — sustainability is the question.
FTNT generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTNT scores higher overall (67/100 vs 35/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 20.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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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