LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsLightPath Technologies Inc (LPTH)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.86
-11.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.65B
LPTH
LightPath Technologies Inc
$15.62
-2.86%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $944.35M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 40271981% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $62.77M). LPL leads profitability with a -0.3% profit margin vs -37.4%. LPTH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.54. LPTH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 41/100 (D).
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
LPTH
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 108.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 4911.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 2.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 8.8%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.7x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : LPTH
The strongest argument for LPTH centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 108.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : LPTH
The primary concerns for LPTH are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while LPTH is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPTH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
LPTH is growing revenue faster at 108.9% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (-730.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LPTH scores higher overall (41/100 vs 32/100) and 108.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Hold" 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.
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.
LightPath Technologies Inc
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
LightPath Technologies, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and distributes optical components and assemblies. The company is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
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