LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsManhattan Associates Inc (MANH)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.12
-2.37%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.12B
MANH
Manhattan Associates Inc
$143.85
+2.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $8.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 2296260% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $1.10B). MANH leads profitability with a 19.7% profit margin vs -0.3%. MANH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.72. MANH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
MANH
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Margin of Safety
-12.8%
Fair Value
$126.46
Current Price
$143.85
$17.39 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 96 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Strong operational efficiency at 23.0%
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 2.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 41.5x book value
Earnings declined 3.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : MANH
The strongest argument for MANH centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.7% and operating margin at 23.0%.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : MANH
The primary concerns for MANH are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 40.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while MANH is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
MANH is growing revenue faster at 7.4% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MANH scores higher overall (56/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 19.7% 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.
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.
Manhattan Associates Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Manhattan Associates, Inc. develops, sells, implements, services, and maintains software solutions to manage supply chains, inventory, and omnichannel operations for retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, logistics providers, and other organizations. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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