Fortive Corp (FTV)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
FTV
Fortive Corp
$59.54
-7.10%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $18.83B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$2.79
-4.78%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 596745% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $4.24B). FTV leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs -0.3%. FTV appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.29. FTV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
FTV
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
LPL
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 12.4%
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 : FTV
The strongest argument for FTV centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : FTV
The primary concerns for FTV are P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FTV profiles as a value stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
FTV is growing revenue faster at 7.7% — sustainability is the question.
FTV generates stronger free cash flow (286M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTV scores higher overall (51/100 vs 35/100). 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.
Fortive Corp
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Fortive is an American diversified industrial technology conglomerate company headquartered in Everett, Washington.
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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