LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsRoyal Bank of Canada (RY)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.12
+0.98%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.58B
RY
Royal Bank of Canada
$162.50
+0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $225.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 41591% more annual revenue ($26.44T vs $63.42B). RY leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs -1.3%. RY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.41. RY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
LPL
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
RY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Margin of Safety
+44.3%
Fair Value
$306.13
Current Price
$162.50
$143.63 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
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.2%
Generating 37.3B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
2.0% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -2.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 76.3%
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 : RY
The strongest argument for RY centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.1% and operating margin at 46.2%.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : RY
The primary concerns for RY are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while RY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
RY is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 38/100), backed by strong 33.1% 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.
Royal Bank of Canada
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Royal Bank of Canada is a globally diversified financial services company. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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