Elastic NV (ESTC)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
ESTC
Elastic NV
$89.71
+3.16%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $9.13B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$3.04
+4.47%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 1403990% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $1.80B). ESTC leads profitability with a 20.8% profit margin vs -5.3%. ESTC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.17. ESTC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
ESTC
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+63.6%
Fair Value
$170.07
Current Price
$89.71
$80.36 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
15.1% revenue growth
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -10.7% — below average capital efficiency
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 : ESTC
The strongest argument for ESTC centers on Profit Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.8% and operating margin at -0.6%. Revenue growth of 15.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
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, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
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
ESTC profiles as a growth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
ESTC is growing revenue faster at 15.1% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ESTC scores higher overall (50/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 20.8% margins and 15.1% 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.
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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