Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
FICO
Fair Isaac Corporation
$1,025.00
-1.78%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $24.76B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.12
-2.37%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 1225324% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $2.06B). FICO leads profitability with a 31.9% profit margin vs -0.3%. FICO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. FICO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
FICO
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.7%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : FICO
The strongest argument for FICO centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.9% and operating margin at 45.7%. Revenue growth of 16.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : FICO
The primary concerns for FICO are P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FICO profiles as a growth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
FICO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — expect wider price swings.
FICO is growing revenue faster at 16.4% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FICO scores higher overall (69/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 31.9% margins and 16.4% revenue growth. 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.
Fair Isaac Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Fair Isaac Corporation develops data management, software and analytics products and services that enable companies to automate, improve and connect decisions in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in San Jose, 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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