IPG Photonics Corporation (IPGP)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
IPGP
IPG Photonics Corporation
$118.92
+5.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.77B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.12
-2.37%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 2518267% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $1.00B). IPGP leads profitability with a 3.1% profit margin vs -0.3%. IPGP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.83. IPGP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
IPGP
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-1.3%
Fair Value
$109.53
Current Price
$118.92
$9.39 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 69.3% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
17.1% revenue growth
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 1.5% — below average capital efficiency
3.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.1%
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 : IPGP
The strongest argument for IPGP centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 17.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : IPGP
The primary concerns for IPGP are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 153.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IPGP profiles as a growth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
IPGP is growing revenue faster at 17.1% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IPGP scores higher overall (51/100 vs 36/100) and 17.1% 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.
IPG Photonics Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
IPG Photonics is a manufacturer of fiber lasers.
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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