LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsVicor Corporation (VICR)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.12
-2.37%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.12B
VICR
Vicor Corporation
$269.27
+4.90%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $11.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 5924125% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $426.70M). VICR leads profitability with a 32.0% profit margin vs -0.3%. LPL trades at a lower P/E of 27.5x. VICR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
VICR
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 684.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Revenue surging 20.2% year-over-year
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 17.1x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : VICR
The strongest argument for VICR centers on Profit Margin, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.0% and operating margin at 14.9%. Revenue growth of 20.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : VICR
The primary concerns for VICR are Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 83.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while VICR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VICR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.98 — expect wider price swings.
VICR is growing revenue faster at 20.2% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VICR scores higher overall (59/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 32.0% margins and 20.2% revenue growth. 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.
Vicor Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Vicor Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and markets modular power components and power systems to convert electrical power in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.
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