LivePerson Inc (LPSN)vsSAP SE ADR (SAP)
LPSN
LivePerson Inc
$2.53
-3.44%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $32.31M
SAP
SAP SE ADR
$208.55
+1.16%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $208.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
SAP SE ADR generates 16585% more annual revenue ($38.19B vs $228.89M). SAP leads profitability with a 20.4% profit margin vs -51.9%. SAP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.63. SAP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
LPSN
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
SAP
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+82.6%
Fair Value
$16.58
Current Price
$2.53
$14.05 discount
Margin of Safety
-30.4%
Fair Value
$150.69
Current Price
$208.55
$57.86 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 27.6%
Earnings expanding 30.6% YoY
Generating 3.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -599.0% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 66.6x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPSN
The strongest argument for LPSN centers on Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : SAP
The strongest argument for SAP centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.4% and operating margin at 27.6%.
Bear Case : LPSN
The primary concerns for LPSN are EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SAP
The primary concerns for SAP are PEG Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPSN profiles as a turnaround stock while SAP is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPSN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
SAP is growing revenue faster at 9.4% — sustainability is the question.
SAP generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SAP scores higher overall (64/100 vs 32/100), backed by strong 20.4% margins. LPSN offers better value entry with a 82.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" 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.
LivePerson Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
LivePerson, Inc., offers conversational commerce solutions. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
SAP SE is a global enterprise application software company. The company is headquartered in Walldorf, Germany.
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