LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsNVE Corporation (NVEC)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$2.79
+1.45%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.63B
NVEC
NVE Corporation
$82.37
+1.40%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $351.87M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 82293530% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $30.75M). NVEC leads profitability with a 58.2% profit margin vs -5.3%. NVEC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.84. NVEC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
NVEC
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Margin of Safety
-12.9%
Fair Value
$59.90
Current Price
$82.37
$22.47 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit
Keeps 58 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 54.9%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 76.3%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 8.1%
Earnings declined 4.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : NVEC
The strongest argument for NVEC centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 58.2% and operating margin at 54.9%. PEG of 0.84 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : NVEC
The primary concerns for NVEC are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while NVEC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
LPL is growing revenue faster at 0.4% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NVEC scores higher overall (56/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 58.2% 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.
NVE Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
NVE Corporation develops and sells devices that use spintronics, a nanotechnology that relies on the spin of the electron to acquire, store, and transmit information in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
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