Fiserv, Inc. Common Stock (FISV)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
FISV
Fiserv, Inc. Common Stock
$56.64
+0.53%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $30.30B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.12
+0.98%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
FISV leads profitability with a 0.0% profit margin vs -1.3%. FISV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.93. FISV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 46/100 (D+).
FISV
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
LPL
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
0.0% margin — thin
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 : FISV
The strongest argument for FISV centers on P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 0.93 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 : FISV
The primary concerns for FISV are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FISV profiles as a value stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL is growing revenue faster at 2.0% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SOFTWARE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FISV scores higher overall (46/100 vs 38/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
Fiserv, Inc. Common Stock
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE · USA
Fiserv, Inc. is an American multinational company headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin that provides financial technology and financial services. The company's clients include banks, thrifts, credit unions, securities broker dealers, leasing and finance companies, and retailers.
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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