Jack Henry & Associates Inc (JKHY)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
JKHY
Jack Henry & Associates Inc
$155.95
-0.63%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $10.94B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$3.30
+1.85%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 1005744% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $2.52B). JKHY leads profitability with a 20.6% profit margin vs -5.4%. JKHY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.08. JKHY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
JKHY
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-43.7%
Fair Value
$115.28
Current Price
$155.95
$40.67 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.4%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : JKHY
The strongest argument for JKHY centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.6% and operating margin at 24.4%.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : JKHY
The primary concerns for JKHY are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JKHY profiles as a mature stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
JKHY is growing revenue faster at 8.7% — sustainability is the question.
JKHY generates stronger free cash flow (170M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JKHY scores higher overall (63/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 20.6% margins. 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.
Jack Henry & Associates Inc
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. is a technology company and payment processing service for the financial services industry.
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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