LPL Financial Holdings Inc (LPLA)vsPiper Sandler Companies (PIPR)
LPLA
LPL Financial Holdings Inc
$362.63
+1.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $28.29B
PIPR
Piper Sandler Companies
$74.79
+0.52%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LPL Financial Holdings Inc generates 807% more annual revenue ($19.20B vs $2.12B). PIPR leads profitability with a 14.5% profit margin vs 5.2%. LPLA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.53. PIPR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
LPLA
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
PIPR
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 36.4% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 39.4% YoY
Earnings expanding 59.7% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 21.6%
Revenue surging 24.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
5.2% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPLA
The strongest argument for LPLA centers on Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 36.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.53 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PIPR
The strongest argument for PIPR centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 24.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.26 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LPLA
The primary concerns for LPLA are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : PIPR
The primary concerns for PIPR are Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPLA profiles as a hypergrowth stock while PIPR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PIPR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.43 — expect wider price swings.
LPLA is growing revenue faster at 36.4% — sustainability is the question.
LPLA generates stronger free cash flow (135M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LPLA scores higher overall (74/100 vs 74/100) and 36.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
LPL Financial Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
LPL Financial Holdings Inc., provides an integrated platform of brokerage and investment advisory services to independent financial advisers and financial advisers at financial institutions in the United States. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Piper Sandler Companies is an investment bank and institutional securities firm serving corporations, private equity groups, public entities, non-profit entities, and institutional investors in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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