Itron Inc (ITRI)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
ITRI
Itron Inc
$80.07
-1.21%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.57B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.86
-11.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 1076956% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $2.35B). ITRI leads profitability with a 12.3% profit margin vs -0.3%. ITRI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.72. ITRI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
ITRI
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-22.8%
Fair Value
$81.31
Current Price
$80.07
$1.24 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Revenue declined 3.3%
Earnings declined 16.9%
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 : ITRI
The strongest argument for ITRI centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.72 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : ITRI
The primary concerns for ITRI are Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.14 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ITRI profiles as a declining stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
ITRI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
ITRI is growing revenue faster at -3.3% — sustainability is the question.
ITRI generates stronger free cash flow (79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ITRI scores higher overall (57/100 vs 32/100). Both earn "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.
Itron Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Itron, Inc., a technology and services company, offers end-to-end solutions that help manage energy, water, and smart city operations globally. The company is headquartered in Liberty Lake, Washington.
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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