Flex Ltd (FLEX)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
FLEX
Flex Ltd
$69.78
+4.56%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $34.37B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$2.54
+2.01%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 84036% more annual revenue ($24.62T vs $29.27B). FLEX leads profitability with a 3.3% profit margin vs -2.3%. FLEX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. FLEX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
FLEX
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
LPL
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 52.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 20.6% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
3.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 5.0%
Elevated debt levels
Operating margin of 4.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FLEX
The strongest argument for FLEX centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 20.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.94 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 : FLEX
The primary concerns for FLEX are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 3.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FLEX profiles as a growth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
FLEX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.66 — expect wider price swings.
FLEX is growing revenue faster at 20.6% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FLEX scores higher overall (65/100 vs 35/100) and 20.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" 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.
Flex Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Flex Ltd. provides design, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain services and solutions to OEMs in Asia, the Americas and Europe. The company is headquartered in Singapore.
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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