Coherent Inc (COHR)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
COHR
Coherent Inc
$305.37
+4.16%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $57.41B
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 355383% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $7.12B). COHR leads profitability with a 11.3% profit margin vs -5.3%. COHR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. COHR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
COHR
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-86.0%
Fair Value
$164.21
Current Price
$305.37
$141.16 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 33.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 73.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.4% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : COHR
The strongest argument for COHR centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 33.7% 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 Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 71.0x 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
COHR profiles as a growth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
COHR carries more volatility with a beta of 2.10 — expect wider price swings.
COHR is growing revenue faster at 33.7% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COHR scores higher overall (62/100 vs 36/100) and 33.7% 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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