Digimarc Corporation (DMRC)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
DMRC
Digimarc Corporation
$13.63
-5.54%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $303.16M
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.86
-11.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 78691174% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $32.12M). LPL leads profitability with a -0.3% profit margin vs -85.8%. DMRC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.52. LPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 32/100 (F).
DMRC
Avoid27
out of 100
Grade: F
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+77.4%
Fair Value
$22.92
Current Price
$13.63
$9.29 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.9x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Operating margin of 2.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 8.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DMRC
The strongest argument for DMRC centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.52 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : DMRC
The primary concerns for DMRC are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.14 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DMRC carries more volatility with a beta of 2.19 — expect wider price swings.
LPL is growing revenue faster at -8.8% — sustainability is the question.
DMRC generates stronger free cash flow (-2M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
LPL scores higher overall (32/100 vs 27/100). DMRC offers better value entry with a 77.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Avoid" 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.
Digimarc Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Digimarc Corporation offers automatic identification solutions to commercial and government customers in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.
Visit Website →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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