International Business Machines (IBM)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
IBM
International Business Machines
$244.94
-0.85%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $243.66B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$2.54
+2.01%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 35144% more annual revenue ($24.62T vs $69.87B). IBM leads profitability with a 16.0% profit margin vs -2.3%. IBM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.43. IBM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
IBM
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
LPL
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit
Earnings expanding 25.0% YoY
Generating 3.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.7% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Operating margin of 4.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IBM
The strongest argument for IBM centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.0% and operating margin at 17.0%.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : IBM
The primary concerns for IBM are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.89 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IBM 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.
IBM is growing revenue faster at 4.7% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IBM scores higher overall (62/100 vs 35/100), backed by strong 16.0% margins. 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.
International Business Machines
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Armonk, New York, with operations in over 170 countries. The company began in 1911, founded in Endicott, New York, as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR) and was renamed International Business Machines in 1924. IBM is incorporated in New York. IBM produces and sells computer hardware, middleware and software, and provides hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology. IBM is also a major research organization, holding the record for most annual U.S. patents generated by a business (as of 2020) for 28 consecutive years. Inventions by IBM include the automated teller machine (ATM), the floppy disk, the hard disk drive, the magnetic stripe card, the relational database, the SQL programming language, the UPC barcode, and dynamic random-access memory (DRAM). The IBM mainframe, exemplified by the System/360, was the dominant computing platform during the 1960s and 1970s.
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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