HubSpot Inc (HUBS)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
HUBS
HubSpot Inc
$212.64
-3.51%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $9.62B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.86
-11.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 766360% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $3.30B). HUBS leads profitability with a 3.0% profit margin vs -0.3%. HUBS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.30. HUBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
HUBS
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+59.7%
Fair Value
$519.57
Current Price
$212.64
$306.93 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 968.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 23.4% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.0% — below average capital efficiency
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.3%
Weak financial health signals
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 : HUBS
The strongest argument for HUBS centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 23.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : HUBS
The primary concerns for HUBS are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 98.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.14 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HUBS profiles as a growth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
HUBS is growing revenue faster at 23.4% — sustainability is the question.
HUBS generates stronger free cash flow (183M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HUBS scores higher overall (59/100 vs 32/100) and 23.4% revenue growth. 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.
HubSpot Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
HubSpot, Inc. provides a cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) platform for companies in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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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