Belden Inc (BDC)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
BDC
Belden Inc
$122.26
+6.17%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.60B
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 883147% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $2.86B). BDC leads profitability with a 8.5% profit margin vs -5.3%. BDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.99. BDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
BDC
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
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 : BDC
The strongest argument for BDC centers on PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 11.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.99 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
No major red flags identified for BDC, but monitor valuation.
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
BDC profiles as a value stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
BDC is growing revenue faster at 11.6% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BDC scores higher overall (65/100 vs 36/100) and 11.6% 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.
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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