LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsNextracker Inc. Class A Common Stock (NXT)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.86
-11.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.65B
NXT
Nextracker Inc. Class A Common Stock
$131.57
+1.84%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $23.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 710100% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $3.56B). NXT leads profitability with a 16.5% profit margin vs -0.3%. NXT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.24. NXT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
NXT
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
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%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 8.4x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : NXT
The strongest argument for NXT centers on Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.5% and operating margin at 18.2%.
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 : NXT
The primary concerns for NXT are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while NXT is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
NXT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.60 — expect wider price swings.
NXT is growing revenue faster at -4.7% — sustainability is the question.
NXT generates stronger free cash flow (154M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NXT scores higher overall (48/100 vs 32/100), backed by strong 16.5% margins. 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.
Nextracker Inc. Class A Common Stock
TECHNOLOGY · SOLAR · USA
Nextracker Inc., an energy solutions company, provides solar tracker solutions for PV projects. The company is headquartered in Fremont, California.
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