LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsPaylocity Holdng (PCTY)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.12
-2.37%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.12B
PCTY
Paylocity Holdng
$107.94
+5.54%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $5.87B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 1504956% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $1.68B). PCTY leads profitability with a 14.2% profit margin vs -0.3%. PCTY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.13. PCTY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
PCTY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Margin of Safety
+61.6%
Fair Value
$280.52
Current Price
$107.94
$172.58 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Earnings expanding 39.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 2.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : PCTY
The strongest argument for PCTY centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 10.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.13 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : PCTY
The primary concerns for PCTY are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while PCTY is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
PCTY is growing revenue faster at 10.4% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PCTY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 36/100) and 10.4% 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.
Paylocity Holdng
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Paylocity Holding Corporation provides cloud-based payroll and human capital management software solutions for midsize organizations in the United States. The company is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.
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