Koss Corporation (KOSS)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
KOSS
Koss Corporation
$3.41
+0.29%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $33.13M
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$3.31
+5.08%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 194334289% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $13.02M). KOSS leads profitability with a -3.0% profit margin vs -5.3%. LPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 36/100 (F).
KOSS
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 37.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -3.7% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -34.2%
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 76.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KOSS
The strongest argument for KOSS centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : KOSS
The primary concerns for KOSS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.13 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KOSS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.67 — expect wider price swings.
KOSS is growing revenue faster at 5.8% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor CONSUMER ELECTRONICS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LPL scores higher overall (36/100 vs 35/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
Koss Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Koss Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells stereo headphones and related accessories in the United States, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Canada, the Russian Federation, Australia, Malaysia, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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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