Jack Henry & Associates Inc (JKHY)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
JKHY
Jack Henry & Associates Inc
$173.23
-3.90%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $11.10B
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 967694% more annual revenue ($24.62T vs $2.54B). JKHY leads profitability with a 19.8% profit margin vs -2.3%. JKHY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.98. JKHY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
JKHY
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
LPL
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-39.5%
Fair Value
$118.74
Current Price
$173.23
$54.49 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 25 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 22.5%
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
Earnings declined 10.4%
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 : JKHY
The strongest argument for JKHY centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.8% and operating margin at 22.5%.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : JKHY
The primary concerns for JKHY are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JKHY 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.
JKHY 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
JKHY scores higher overall (55/100 vs 35/100), backed by strong 19.8% 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.
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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