Blackline Inc (BL)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
BL
Blackline Inc
$28.35
-1.39%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.71B
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 3454602% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $732.45M). BL leads profitability with a 4.8% profit margin vs -5.3%. BL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.54. BL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 44/100 (D).
BL
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+51.5%
Fair Value
$86.48
Current Price
$28.35
$58.13 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 101.6% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
4.8% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : BL
The strongest argument for BL centers on EPS Growth.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : BL
The primary concerns for BL are Market Cap, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 53.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.18 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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
BL 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.
BL is growing revenue faster at 9.2% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BL scores higher overall (44/100 vs 36/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
Blackline Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
BlackLine, Inc. offers cloud-based solutions to automate and streamline accounting and finance operations in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Woodland Hills, California.
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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