LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsQualcomm Incorporated (QCOM)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.39
+1.62%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.32B
QCOM
Qualcomm Incorporated
$219.09
+8.17%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $230.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 56724% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $44.49B). QCOM leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs -0.3%. QCOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. QCOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
LPL
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
QCOM
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Margin of Safety
+8.0%
Fair Value
$220.25
Current Price
$219.09
$1.16 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Earnings expanding 173.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 2.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.2x book value
Revenue declined 3.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : QCOM
The strongest argument for QCOM centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 22.1%. PEG of 0.82 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 : QCOM
The primary concerns for QCOM are Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while QCOM is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
QCOM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.49 — expect wider price swings.
QCOM is growing revenue faster at -3.5% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
QCOM scores higher overall (71/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
Qualcomm Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Qualcomm is an American multinational corporation headquartered in San Diego, California, and incorporated in Delaware. It creates semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology. It owns patents critical to the 5G, 4G, CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA and WCDMA mobile communications standards.
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