Fortive Corp (FTV)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
FTV
Fortive Corp
$60.31
-0.20%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $18.39B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.37
-0.46%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.37B
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
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+8.7%
Fair Value
$64.32
Current Price
$60.31
$4.01 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 12.4%
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 : FTV
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, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : FTV
The primary concerns for FTV are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
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 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
FTV is growing revenue faster at 7.7% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FTV scores higher overall (51/100 vs 36/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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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