LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsQualys Inc (QLYS)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.12
-2.37%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.12B
QLYS
Qualys Inc
$89.60
+4.55%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 3777787% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $669.13M). QLYS leads profitability with a 29.6% profit margin vs -0.3%. QLYS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.92. QLYS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
QLYS
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Margin of Safety
-25.6%
Fair Value
$87.79
Current Price
$89.60
$1.81 premium
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 38 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.6%
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 23.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 2.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : QLYS
The strongest argument for QLYS centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.6% and operating margin at 33.6%. Revenue growth of 10.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : QLYS
The primary concerns for QLYS are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while QLYS is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
QLYS is growing revenue faster at 10.1% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
QLYS scores higher overall (66/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 29.6% margins and 10.1% 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.
Qualys Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Qualys, Inc. provides cloud-based information technology (IT), security, and compliance solutions in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Foster City, California.
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