LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsWorkiva Inc (WK)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$2.54
+2.01%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.79B
WK
Workiva Inc
$72.76
-14.90%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 2549763% more annual revenue ($24.62T vs $965.70M). WK leads profitability with a 4.9% profit margin vs -2.3%. LPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 35/100 (F).
LPL
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
WK
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
18.6% revenue growth
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%
0.0% earnings growth
4.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.6%
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 : WK
The strongest argument for WK centers on Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 18.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : WK
The primary concerns for WK are EPS Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 98.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while WK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
WK is growing revenue faster at 18.6% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LPL scores higher overall (35/100 vs 31/100). Both earn "Avoid" 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.
Workiva Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Workiva Inc. provides global cloud-based compliance and regulatory reporting solutions. The company is headquartered in Ames, Iowa.
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