LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsNetScout Systems Inc (NTCT)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.86
-11.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.65B
NTCT
NetScout Systems Inc
$40.59
-3.82%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 2941065% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $859.48M). NTCT leads profitability with a 11.1% profit margin vs -0.3%. NTCT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.64. NTCT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 47/100 (D+).
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
NTCT
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Margin of Safety
+36.2%
Fair Value
$44.15
Current Price
$40.59
$3.56 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 6.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 1.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : NTCT
The strongest argument for NTCT centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book.
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 : NTCT
The primary concerns for NTCT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while NTCT is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
NTCT is growing revenue faster at -1.0% — sustainability is the question.
NTCT generates stronger free cash flow (150M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NTCT scores higher overall (47/100 vs 32/100). 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.
NetScout Systems Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
NetScout Systems, Inc. provides service security and cybersecurity solutions to protect digital business services from disruption in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts.
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