LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsSTMicroelectronics NV ADR (STM)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$3.31
+5.08%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.26B
STM
STMicroelectronics NV ADR
$51.51
+1.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $45.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 193074% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $13.10B). STM leads profitability with a 3.6% profit margin vs -5.3%. STM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.19. STM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
STM
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 26.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 76.3%
ROE of 2.6% — below average capital efficiency
3.6% margin — thin
Earnings declined 33.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : STM
The strongest argument for STM centers on PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 26.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.19 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 : STM
The primary concerns for STM are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Thin 3.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while STM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
STM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.51 — expect wider price swings.
STM is growing revenue faster at 26.1% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
STM scores higher overall (48/100 vs 36/100) and 26.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Hold" 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.
STMicroelectronics NV ADR
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
STMicroelectronics NV designs, develops, manufactures and markets semiconductor products in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
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