LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsWex Inc (WEX)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.86
-11.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.65B
WEX
Wex Inc
$148.21
+0.91%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 936845% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $2.70B). WEX leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs -0.3%. WEX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. WEX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
WEX
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 23.5%
Earnings expanding 22.7% YoY
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
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : WEX
The strongest argument for WEX centers on Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : WEX
The primary concerns for WEX are Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.11 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while WEX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
WEX is growing revenue faster at 5.8% — sustainability is the question.
WEX generates stronger free cash flow (-368M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WEX scores higher overall (74/100 vs 32/100). 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.
Wex Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
WEX Inc. offers financial technology services in North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. The company is headquartered in Portland, Maine.
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