LPL Financial Holdings Inc (LPLA)vsTotalEnergies SE ADR (TTE)
LPLA
LPL Financial Holdings Inc
$334.13
+0.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $26.53B
TTE
TotalEnergies SE ADR
$92.71
+0.51%
ENERGY · Cap: $205.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TotalEnergies SE ADR generates 999% more annual revenue ($182.34B vs $16.59B). TTE leads profitability with a 7.2% profit margin vs 5.2%. LPLA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.45. LPLA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
LPLA
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
TTE
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 41.8% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 6.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.6% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
5.2% margin — thin
7.2% margin — thin
Revenue declined 2.5%
Earnings declined 27.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPLA
The strongest argument for LPLA centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 41.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.45 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TTE
The strongest argument for TTE centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.77 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LPLA
The primary concerns for LPLA are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : TTE
The primary concerns for TTE are Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPLA profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TTE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPLA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.57 — expect wider price swings.
LPLA is growing revenue faster at 41.8% — sustainability is the question.
TTE generates stronger free cash flow (6.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LPLA scores higher overall (66/100 vs 55/100) and 41.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Visit Website →TotalEnergies SE ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
TotalEnergies SE is a global integrated oil and gas company. The company is headquartered in Paris, France.
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