LPL Financial Holdings Inc (LPLA)vsSiebert Financial Corp (SIEB)
LPLA
LPL Financial Holdings Inc
$362.63
+1.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $28.29B
SIEB
Siebert Financial Corp
$1.67
+0.60%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $65.92M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LPL Financial Holdings Inc generates 21671% more annual revenue ($19.20B vs $88.17M). LPLA leads profitability with a 5.2% profit margin vs -6.3%. LPLA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.53. LPLA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
LPLA
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
SIEB
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
5.2% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -6.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 19.3%
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 : SIEB
The strongest argument for SIEB centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.72 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 : SIEB
The primary concerns for SIEB are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPLA profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SIEB is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
SIEB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — 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 39/100) and 36.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Visit Website →Siebert Financial Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Siebert Financial Corp. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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