Appfolio Inc (APPF)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
APPF
Appfolio Inc
$165.32
-2.05%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $5.85B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.12
-2.37%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 2539629% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $995.33M). APPF leads profitability with a 15.3% profit margin vs -0.3%. LPL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 6.56. APPF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
APPF
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+43.7%
Fair Value
$317.63
Current Price
$165.32
$152.31 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 20.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 37.2% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 12.4x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : APPF
The strongest argument for APPF centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.3% and operating margin at 19.4%. Revenue growth of 20.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : APPF
The primary concerns for APPF are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APPF profiles as a growth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
APPF is growing revenue faster at 20.4% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
APPF scores higher overall (64/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 15.3% margins and 20.4% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Appfolio Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
AppFolio, Inc. provides industry-specific cloud-based enterprise software data analytics, services and solutions for the real estate industry. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California.
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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