FTC Solar Inc (FTCI)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
FTCI
FTC Solar Inc
$4.98
+7.33%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $78.55M
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 25358056% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $99.69M). LPL leads profitability with a -0.3% profit margin vs -79.8%. LPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 36/100 (F).
FTCI
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+44.2%
Fair Value
$17.87
Current Price
$4.98
$12.89 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 148.9% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -652.0% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : FTCI
The strongest argument for FTCI centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 148.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : FTCI
The primary concerns for FTCI are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTCI profiles as a hypergrowth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
FTCI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.69 — expect wider price swings.
FTCI is growing revenue faster at 148.9% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LPL scores higher overall (36/100 vs 31/100). FTCI offers better value entry with a 44.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" 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.
FTC Solar Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOLAR · USA
FTC Solar, Inc. provides solar tracking systems and software and engineering services in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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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