Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc Class A
$290.93
+0.17%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $3.65T
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.12
+0.98%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 6464% more annual revenue ($26.44T vs $402.84B). GOOGL leads profitability with a 32.8% profit margin vs -1.3%. GOOGL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.26. GOOGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
GOOGL
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
LPL
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+42.6%
Fair Value
$505.91
Current Price
$290.93
$214.98 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.6%
Generating 24.6B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 8.5x book value
2.0% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -2.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 76.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GOOGL
The strongest argument for GOOGL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.8% and operating margin at 31.6%. Revenue growth of 18.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : GOOGL
The primary concerns for GOOGL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GOOGL profiles as a growth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
GOOGL is growing revenue faster at 18.0% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GOOGL scores higher overall (70/100 vs 38/100), backed by strong 32.8% margins and 18.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Alphabet Inc Class A
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Alphabet Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mountain View, California. It was created through a restructuring of Google on October 2, 2015, and became the parent company of Google and several former Google subsidiaries. The two co-founders of Google remained as controlling shareholders, board members, and employees at Alphabet. Alphabet is the world's fourth-largest technology company by revenue and one of the world's most valuable companies.
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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