HP Inc (HPQ)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
HPQ
HP Inc
$35.48
+8.40%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $29.43B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$3.31
+5.08%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 42671% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $59.16B). HPQ leads profitability with a 4.1% profit margin vs -5.3%. HPQ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.28. HPQ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
HPQ
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+44.4%
Fair Value
$35.56
Current Price
$35.48
$0.08 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 74 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 11.3%
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 76.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HPQ
The strongest argument for HPQ centers on Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 12.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : HPQ
The primary concerns for HPQ are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Thin 4.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.13 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HPQ profiles as a value stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
HPQ is growing revenue faster at 12.5% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HPQ scores higher overall (52/100 vs 36/100) and 12.5% revenue growth. 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.
HP Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
HP Inc. is an American multinational information technology company headquartered in Palo Alto, California, that develops personal computers (PCs), printers and related supplies, as well as 3D printing solutions.
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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