LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsTexas Instruments Incorporated (TXN)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$3.00
+0.67%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.00B
TXN
Texas Instruments Incorporated
$275.74
-0.57%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $267.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 137138% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $18.44B). TXN leads profitability with a 29.1% profit margin vs -5.4%. TXN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.40. TXN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
TXN
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 37.8%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
18.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 76.3%
Trading at 15.0x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TXN
The strongest argument for TXN centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.1% and operating margin at 37.8%. Revenue growth of 18.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : TXN
The primary concerns for TXN are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 49.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while TXN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TXN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — expect wider price swings.
TXN is growing revenue faster at 18.6% — sustainability is the question.
TXN generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TXN scores higher overall (74/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 29.1% margins and 18.6% 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.
Texas Instruments Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is an American technology company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, that designs and manufactures semiconductors and various integrated circuits, which it sells to electronics designers and manufacturers globally. It is one of the top 10 semiconductor companies worldwide based on sales volume.
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