Elastic NV (ESTC)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
ESTC
Elastic NV
$52.25
+1.22%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $5.08B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.39
+1.62%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 1507208% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $1.68B). LPL leads profitability with a -0.3% profit margin vs -5.0%. ESTC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.37. ESTC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 40/100 (F).
ESTC
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
LPL
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+67.8%
Fair Value
$192.31
Current Price
$52.25
$140.06 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
17.7% revenue growth
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Operating margin of 0.2%
ROE of -10.2% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : ESTC
The strongest argument for ESTC centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 17.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.37 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 : ESTC
The primary concerns for ESTC are EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ESTC profiles as a growth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
ESTC is growing revenue faster at 17.7% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ESTC scores higher overall (40/100 vs 33/100) and 17.7% revenue growth. 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.
Elastic NV
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Elastic NV, a search company, offers technology that enables users to search through structured and unstructured data for a variety of consumer and business applications. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
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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