Agora Inc (API)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
API
Agora Inc
$4.81
-0.41%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $401.61M
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.86
-11.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 17369696% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $145.53M). API leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs -0.3%. API earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
API
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+63.2%
Fair Value
$11.61
Current Price
$4.81
$6.80 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 200.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 8.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : API
The strongest argument for API centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 13.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : API
The primary concerns for API are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 52.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.14 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
API profiles as a value stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
API is growing revenue faster at 13.5% — sustainability is the question.
API generates stronger free cash flow (-4M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
API scores higher overall (49/100 vs 32/100) and 13.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Agora Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · China
Agora, Inc. provides a Real-Time Interaction Platform as a Service (RTE-PaaS) in the People's Republic of China, the United States, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
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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