LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsQualcomm Incorporated (QCOM)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$3.31
+5.08%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.26B
QCOM
Qualcomm Incorporated
$181.97
+2.88%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $194.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 57319% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $44.07B). QCOM leads profitability with a 21.0% profit margin vs -5.3%. QCOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.79. QCOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
QCOM
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Margin of Safety
+1.8%
Fair Value
$185.32
Current Price
$181.97
$3.35 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 76.3%
Revenue declined 4.0%
Earnings declined 23.0%
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 Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.0% and operating margin at 18.5%. PEG of 0.79 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : QCOM
The primary concerns for QCOM are Revenue Growth, EPS 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 1.68 — expect wider price swings.
LPL is growing revenue faster at 0.4% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
QCOM scores higher overall (58/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 21.0% margins. Both earn "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.
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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