Abbott Laboratories (ABT)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
ABT
Abbott Laboratories
$84.32
-3.09%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $151.56B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.39
+1.62%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 55908% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $45.13B). ABT leads profitability with a 13.9% profit margin vs -0.3%. ABT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.29. ABT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
ABT
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
LPL
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+0.6%
Fair Value
$87.53
Current Price
$84.32
$3.21 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 19.7%
Moderate valuation
ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 2.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ABT
The strongest argument for ABT centers on Market Cap, Price/Book. PEG of 1.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ABT
The primary concerns for ABT are Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ABT profiles as a value stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
ABT is growing revenue faster at 7.8% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ABT scores higher overall (56/100 vs 33/100). 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.
Abbott Laboratories
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
Abbott Laboratories is an American multinational medical devices and health care company with headquarters in Abbott Park, Illinois, United States. The company was founded by Chicago physician Wallace Calvin Abbott in 1888 to formulate known drugs; today, it sells medical devices, diagnostics, branded generic medicines and nutritional products. It split off its research-based pharmaceuticals business into AbbVie in 2013.
Visit Website →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.
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