Coherent Inc (COHR)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
COHR
Coherent Inc
$379.69
+13.25%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $62.45B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.37
-0.46%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 382791% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $6.60B). COHR leads profitability with a 7.1% profit margin vs -0.3%. COHR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. COHR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
COHR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-24.4%
Fair Value
$179.88
Current Price
$379.69
$199.81 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 73.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 20.5% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.3x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 4.7% — below average capital efficiency
7.1% margin — thin
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 : COHR
The strongest argument for COHR centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 20.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : COHR
The primary concerns for COHR are Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. A P/E of 151.3x 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
COHR profiles as a growth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
COHR carries more volatility with a beta of 2.05 — expect wider price swings.
COHR is growing revenue faster at 20.5% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COHR scores higher overall (56/100 vs 36/100) and 20.5% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Coherent Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Coherent, Inc. provides lasers, laser-based technologies, and laser-based system solutions for a variety of scientific, commercial, and industrial research applications. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, 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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