LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsPhotronics Inc (PLAB)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$3.31
+5.08%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.26B
PLAB
Photronics Inc
$28.99
+2.15%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 2919050% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $866.82M). PLAB leads profitability with a 19.1% profit margin vs -5.3%. PLAB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.64. PLAB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
PLAB
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Strong operational efficiency at 21.1%
Earnings expanding 25.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 76.3%
2.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : PLAB
The strongest argument for PLAB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.1% and operating margin at 21.1%.
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 : PLAB
The primary concerns for PLAB are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while PLAB is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PLAB carries more volatility with a beta of 1.35 — expect wider price swings.
PLAB is growing revenue faster at 2.7% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PLAB scores higher overall (66/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 19.1% margins. 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.
Photronics Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Photronics, Inc. manufactures and sells photomask products and services in the United States, Taiwan, Korea, Europe, China, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Brookfield, Connecticut.
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