LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsSeagate Technology PLC (STX)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$2.60
+0.39%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.79B
STX
Seagate Technology PLC
$606.38
+2.13%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $147.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 178347% more annual revenue ($24.62T vs $13.80B). STX leads profitability with a 31.9% profit margin vs -2.3%. STX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.37. STX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
LPL
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
STX
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
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
Every $100 of equity generates 127 in profit
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.8%
Revenue surging 61.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 212.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 4.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.8%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 40.3x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : STX
The strongest argument for STX centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.9% and operating margin at 48.8%. Revenue growth of 61.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : STX
The primary concerns for STX are P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while STX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
STX carries more volatility with a beta of 2.08 — expect wider price swings.
STX is growing revenue faster at 61.0% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
STX scores higher overall (79/100 vs 35/100), backed by strong 31.9% margins and 61.0% revenue growth. 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.
Seagate Technology PLC
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Seagate Technology Holdings plc, an Irish public limited company (commonly referred to as Seagate) is an American data storage company.
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