Clearfield Inc (CLFD)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
CLFD
Clearfield Inc
$28.89
+3.51%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $417.76M
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 16332291% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $154.78M). LPL leads profitability with a -0.3% profit margin vs -4.4%. LPL trades at a lower P/E of 27.5x. LPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 36/100 (F).
CLFD
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+4.1%
Fair Value
$32.78
Current Price
$28.89
$3.89 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.6% revenue growth
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.5% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 85.5%
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 : CLFD
The strongest argument for CLFD centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : CLFD
The primary concerns for CLFD are Market Cap, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 67.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLFD profiles as a growth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CLFD carries more volatility with a beta of 2.00 — expect wider price swings.
CLFD is growing revenue faster at 15.6% — 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). 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.
Clearfield Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Clearfield, Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells standard and custom passive connectivity products to OEM, enterprise and fiber-to-facility markets in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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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