Formula Systems 1985 Ltd ADR (FORTY)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
FORTY
Formula Systems 1985 Ltd ADR
$126.00
-8.86%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.80B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.86
-11.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 920459% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $2.75B). FORTY leads profitability with a 22.7% profit margin vs -0.3%. FORTY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.07. FORTY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
FORTY
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-79.8%
Fair Value
$74.26
Current Price
$126.00
$51.74 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Earnings expanding 82.8% YoY
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
19.2% revenue growth
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Operating margin of 2.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 8.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FORTY
The strongest argument for FORTY centers on Price/Book, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.7% and operating margin at 11.1%. Revenue growth of 19.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : FORTY
The primary concerns for FORTY are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.14 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FORTY profiles as a growth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
FORTY is growing revenue faster at 19.2% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FORTY scores higher overall (63/100 vs 32/100), backed by strong 22.7% margins and 19.2% 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.
Formula Systems 1985 Ltd ADR
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
Formula Systems (1985) Ltd., provides software, proprietary and non-proprietary software, and software product marketing and support services in Israel and internationally. The company is headquartered in Or Yehuda, Israel.
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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