LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsTE Connectivity Ltd (TEL)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.14
-11.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.65B
TEL
TE Connectivity Ltd
$212.69
-2.22%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $63.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 135110% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $18.70B). TEL leads profitability with a 15.5% profit margin vs -0.3%. TEL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. TEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
TEL
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 7150.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 2.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 8.8%
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TEL
The strongest argument for TEL centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.5% and operating margin at 20.3%. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.14 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : TEL
The primary concerns for TEL are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while TEL is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
TEL is growing revenue faster at 14.5% — sustainability is the question.
TEL generates stronger free cash flow (677M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TEL scores higher overall (78/100 vs 32/100), backed by strong 15.5% margins and 14.5% 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.
TE Connectivity Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
TE Connectivity is an American Swiss-domiciled technology company that designs and manufactures connectors and sensors for several industries, such as automotive, industrial equipment, data communication systems, aerospace, defense, medical, oil and gas, consumer electronics and energy.
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