Celestica Inc. (CLS)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
CLS
Celestica Inc.
$317.83
+1.05%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $38.11B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$3.30
+1.85%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 162162% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $15.59B). CLS leads profitability with a 7.2% profit margin vs -5.4%. CLS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. CLS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
CLS
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Revenue surging 62.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 74.2% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 14.7x book value
7.2% margin — thin
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 : CLS
The strongest argument for CLS centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 62.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : CLS
The primary concerns for CLS are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CLS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.51 — expect wider price swings.
CLS is growing revenue faster at 62.4% — sustainability is the question.
CLS generates stronger free cash flow (147M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CLS scores higher overall (68/100 vs 36/100) and 62.4% 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.
Celestica Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Celestica Inc. provides hardware platforms and supply chain solutions in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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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