DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc (DVA)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
DVA
DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc
$155.11
+1.19%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $10.25B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.12
+0.98%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 193713% more annual revenue ($26.44T vs $13.64B). DVA leads profitability with a 5.5% profit margin vs -1.3%. DVA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.56. DVA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
DVA
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
LPL
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+11.7%
Fair Value
$163.40
Current Price
$155.11
$8.29 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 65 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
5.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
2.0% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -2.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 76.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DVA
The strongest argument for DVA centers on Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.56 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 : DVA
The primary concerns for DVA are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DVA profiles as a value stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
DVA is growing revenue faster at 9.9% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DVA scores higher overall (66/100 vs 38/100). 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.
DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES · USA
DaVita Inc. provides kidney dialysis services through a network of outpatient dialysis centers in the United States.
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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