LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsPAR Technology Corporation (PAR)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.86
-11.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.65B
PAR
PAR Technology Corporation
$13.46
-7.24%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $636.84M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 5314354% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $475.66M). LPL leads profitability with a -0.3% profit margin vs -16.0%. PAR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.77. PAR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
PAR
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Margin of Safety
-34.0%
Fair Value
$16.18
Current Price
$13.46
$2.72 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
19.4% revenue growth
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%
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -9.2% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : PAR
The strongest argument for PAR centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 19.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.77 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its 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 : PAR
The primary concerns for PAR are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while PAR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PAR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — expect wider price swings.
PAR is growing revenue faster at 19.4% — sustainability is the question.
PAR generates stronger free cash flow (-17M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PAR scores higher overall (52/100 vs 32/100) and 19.4% revenue growth. 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.
PAR Technology Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
PAR Technology Corporation provides point of sale (POS) solutions to the restaurant and retail industries globally. The company is headquartered in New Hartford, New York.
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