LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsWorkiva Inc (WK)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$3.30
+1.85%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.00B
WK
Workiva Inc
$65.14
+4.98%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 2733700% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $925.59M). WK leads profitability with a 1.5% profit margin vs -5.4%. LPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 36/100 (F).
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
WK
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
19.9% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 76.3%
0.0% earnings growth
1.5% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -2763.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : WK
The strongest argument for WK centers on Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 19.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : WK
The primary concerns for WK are EPS Growth, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 249.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.5% 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 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
WK is growing revenue faster at 19.9% — sustainability is the question.
WK generates stronger free cash flow (26M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LPL scores higher overall (36/100 vs 35/100). Both earn "Hold" 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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