LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsPegasystems Inc (PEGA)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$2.79
-4.78%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.19B
PEGA
Pegasystems Inc
$30.95
+4.81%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $5.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 1486754% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $1.70B). PEGA leads profitability with a 20.0% profit margin vs -0.3%. PEGA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.70. PEGA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 45/100 (D+).
LPL
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
PEGA
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Margin of Safety
+60.1%
Fair Value
$94.98
Current Price
$30.95
$64.03 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 48 in profit
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 9.6%
Earnings declined 60.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : PEGA
The strongest argument for PEGA centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.0% and operating margin at 8.6%.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : PEGA
The primary concerns for PEGA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while PEGA is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
LPL is growing revenue faster at -8.8% — sustainability is the question.
PEGA generates stronger free cash flow (80M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PEGA scores higher overall (45/100 vs 35/100), backed by strong 20.0% 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.
Pegasystems Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Pegasystems Inc. develops, markets, licenses, hosts and supports business software applications in the United States, the rest of the Americas, the United Kingdom, the rest of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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