nLIGHT Inc (LASR)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
LASR
nLIGHT Inc
$40.37
+2.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.27B
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 8144082% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $310.70M). LASR leads profitability with a -4.0% profit margin vs -5.3%. LASR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.78. LASR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 38/100 (F).
LASR
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 33.8% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of -4.6% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : LASR
The strongest argument for LASR centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 33.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : LASR
The primary concerns for LASR are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Return on Equity.
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
LASR profiles as a hypergrowth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LASR carries more volatility with a beta of 2.30 — expect wider price swings.
LASR is growing revenue faster at 33.8% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LASR scores higher overall (38/100 vs 36/100) and 33.8% revenue growth. 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.
nLIGHT Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
nLIGHT, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and sells fiber and semiconductor lasers for industrial, microfabrication, aerospace and defense applications. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, 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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