Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson B ADR (ERIC)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
ERIC
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson B ADR
$12.56
-5.92%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $40.78B
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 10419% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $240.31B). ERIC leads profitability with a 10.9% profit margin vs -0.3%. ERIC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.53. ERIC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 42/100 (D).
ERIC
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+61.1%
Fair Value
$28.62
Current Price
$12.56
$16.06 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 7.0B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 0.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 10.3%
Earnings declined 78.5%
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 : ERIC
The strongest argument for ERIC centers on Price/Book, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : ERIC
The primary concerns for ERIC are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
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
ERIC profiles as a declining stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
LPL is growing revenue faster at -8.8% — sustainability is the question.
ERIC generates stronger free cash flow (7.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ERIC scores higher overall (42/100 vs 32/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson B ADR
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ), provides communications infrastructure, services and software solutions for telecommunications and other sectors. The company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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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