Cadence Design Systems Inc (CDNS)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems Inc
$289.37
+1.55%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $79.69B
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 433362% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $5.84B). CDNS leads profitability with a 23.6% profit margin vs -5.3%. CDNS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.15. CDNS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
CDNS
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 125.4% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 28.6%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 11.6x book value
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 : CDNS
The strongest argument for CDNS centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.6% and operating margin at 28.6%. Revenue growth of 24.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : CDNS
The primary concerns for CDNS are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 56.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
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
CDNS profiles as a growth 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.
CDNS is growing revenue faster at 24.2% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CDNS scores higher overall (68/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 23.6% margins and 24.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Cadence Design Systems Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Cadence Design Systems, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, California, is an American multinational computational software company. The company produces software, hardware and silicon structures for designing integrated circuits, systems on chips (SoCs) and printed circuit boards.
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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