Shift4 Payments Inc (FOUR)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
FOUR
Shift4 Payments Inc
$38.08
-3.08%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.08B
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 567580% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $4.45B). FOUR leads profitability with a 2.6% profit margin vs -0.3%. FOUR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.30. FOUR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
FOUR
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+41.6%
Fair Value
$100.66
Current Price
$38.08
$62.58 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 32.2% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
2.6% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 72.2%
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 : FOUR
The strongest argument for FOUR centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 32.2% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : FOUR
The primary concerns for FOUR are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 47.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.77 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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
FOUR profiles as a hypergrowth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
FOUR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
FOUR is growing revenue faster at 32.2% — sustainability is the question.
FOUR generates stronger free cash flow (96M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FOUR scores higher overall (62/100 vs 32/100) and 32.2% 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.
Shift4 Payments Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Shift4 Payments, Inc. provides integrated payment processing and technology solutions in the United States. The company is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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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