LGL Group Inc (LGL)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
LGL
LGL Group Inc
$6.95
-1.70%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $47.42M
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 606351183% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $4.17M). LGL leads profitability with a 16.5% profit margin vs -0.3%. LGL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.84. LGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
LGL
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 50.8% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.7% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : LGL
The strongest argument for LGL centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.5% and operating margin at 9.8%. PEG of 0.84 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 : LGL
The primary concerns for LGL are Market Cap, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 65.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LGL profiles as a mature stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
LGL is growing revenue faster at 5.4% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LGL scores higher overall (53/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 16.5% margins. 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.
LGL Group Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
LGL Group, Inc. is dedicated to the design, manufacture and marketing of frequency and spectrum control products in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
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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