LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsUnited Microelectronics (UMC)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.12
-2.37%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.12B
UMC
United Microelectronics
$13.06
+2.43%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $32.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 10541% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $237.55B). UMC leads profitability with a 17.6% profit margin vs -0.3%. UMC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.09. UMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
UMC
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Margin of Safety
+88.6%
Fair Value
$90.14
Current Price
$13.06
$77.08 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Generating 18.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 2.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 13.6x book value
2.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : UMC
The strongest argument for UMC centers on Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.6% and operating margin at 19.8%. PEG of 1.09 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : UMC
The primary concerns for UMC are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while UMC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
UMC is growing revenue faster at 2.4% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UMC scores higher overall (63/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 17.6% margins. Both earn "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.
United Microelectronics
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
United Microelectronics Corporation is a semiconductor wafer foundry in Taiwan, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Japan, the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Hsinchu City, Taiwan.
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