Astrotech Corp (ASTC)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
ASTC
Astrotech Corp
$7.12
-1.25%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $15.01M
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$3.31
+5.08%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 2512799513% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $1.01M). ASTC leads profitability with a 0.0% profit margin vs -5.3%. ASTC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.02. LPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 36/100 (F).
ASTC
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 76.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ASTC
The strongest argument for ASTC centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.02 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 : ASTC
The primary concerns for ASTC are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.13 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ASTC profiles as a value stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
ASTC carries more volatility with a beta of 4.89 — expect wider price swings.
LPL is growing revenue faster at 0.4% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LPL scores higher overall (36/100 vs 28/100). 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.
Astrotech Corp
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Astrotech Corporation is a science and technology development and commercialization company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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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