LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsOnto Innovation Inc (ONTO)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$3.31
+5.08%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.26B
ONTO
Onto Innovation Inc
$281.26
+4.59%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $17.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 2258900% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $1.12B). ONTO leads profitability with a 11.8% profit margin vs -5.3%. ONTO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.76. ONTO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
ONTO
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Revenue surging 35.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 75.4% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 23.0%
Areas to Watch
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 76.3%
ROE of 6.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : ONTO
The strongest argument for ONTO centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 35.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.76 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. Debt-to-equity of 2.13 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ONTO
The primary concerns for ONTO are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 104.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while ONTO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ONTO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.58 — expect wider price swings.
ONTO is growing revenue faster at 35.3% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ONTO scores higher overall (66/100 vs 36/100) and 35.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Onto Innovation Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Onto Innovation Inc. is dedicated to the design, development, manufacture and support of process control tools that perform macrodefect inspection and metrology, lithography systems, and process control analytical software worldwide. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
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