Blackline Inc (BL)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
BL
Blackline Inc
$31.16
-1.64%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.86B
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 3608953% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $700.43M). BL leads profitability with a 3.5% profit margin vs -0.3%. BL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.54. LPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 36/100 (F).
BL
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+59.0%
Fair Value
$102.14
Current Price
$31.16
$70.98 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.4% — below average capital efficiency
3.5% margin — thin
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 : BL
BL has a balanced fundamental profile.
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, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 79.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
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 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
BL 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
LPL scores higher overall (36/100 vs 34/100). BL offers better value entry with a 59.0% margin of safety. 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.
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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