Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
$28.30
+1.25%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $37.55B
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 70624% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $35.74B). LPL leads profitability with a -0.3% profit margin vs -0.3%. HPE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. HPE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
HPE
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+80.9%
Fair Value
$124.72
Current Price
$28.30
$96.42 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
18.4% revenue growth
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -0.5% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 30.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : HPE
The strongest argument for HPE centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 18.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : HPE
The primary concerns for HPE are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HPE profiles as a growth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
HPE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
HPE is growing revenue faster at 18.4% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HPE scores higher overall (52/100 vs 36/100) and 18.4% 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.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) is an American multinational enterprise information technology company based in Houston, Texas, United States.
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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