LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$2.60
+0.39%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.79B
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$347.35
+2.59%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $137.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 169931% more annual revenue ($24.62T vs $14.48B). WDC leads profitability with a 69.2% profit margin vs -2.3%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.53. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
LPL
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
WDC
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
Every $100 of equity generates 106 in profit
Keeps 69 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 47.7%
Revenue surging 55.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 50.9% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
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%
Trading at 13.9x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : WDC
The strongest argument for WDC centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 69.2% and operating margin at 47.7%. Revenue growth of 55.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while WDC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WDC carries more volatility with a beta of 2.17 — expect wider price swings.
WDC is growing revenue faster at 55.5% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (79/100 vs 35/100), backed by strong 69.2% margins and 55.5% 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.
Western Digital Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Western Digital Corporation (WDC, commonly known as Western Digital or WD) is an American computer hard disk drive manufacturer and data storage company, headquartered in San Jose, California. It designs, manufactures and sells data technology products, including storage devices, data center systems and cloud storage services.
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