LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsNCR Atleos Corporation (NATL)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.86
-11.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.65B
NATL
NCR Atleos Corporation
$44.15
-0.14%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 572077% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $4.42B). NATL leads profitability with a 3.9% profit margin vs -0.3%. NATL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
NATL
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 44 in profit
Earnings expanding 52.6% YoY
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%
Trading at 8.2x book value
3.9% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : NATL
The strongest argument for NATL centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
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 : NATL
The primary concerns for NATL are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow. Thin 3.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while NATL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
NATL is growing revenue faster at 6.5% — sustainability is the question.
NATL generates stronger free cash flow (-36M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NATL scores higher overall (56/100 vs 32/100). Both earn "Buy" 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.
NCR Atleos Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
NCR ATMCo, LLC is a financial technology company in the United States, rest of Americas, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific.
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