Belden Inc (BDC)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
BDC
Belden Inc
$114.15
+1.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.96B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.33
+1.17%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 930912% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $2.72B). BDC leads profitability with a 8.8% profit margin vs -0.3%. BDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.05. BDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BDC
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-24.6%
Fair Value
$114.19
Current Price
$114.15
$0.04 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 20.6% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : BDC
The strongest argument for BDC centers on EPS Growth. PEG of 1.05 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 : BDC
The primary concerns for BDC are Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BDC profiles as a value stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
BDC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
BDC is growing revenue faster at 8.1% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BDC scores higher overall (63/100 vs 36/100). 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.
Belden Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Belden Inc. is a signal transmission solutions company in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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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