Keysight Technologies Inc (KEYS)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
KEYS
Keysight Technologies Inc
$279.06
-0.72%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $47.86B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$3.89
+1.04%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 465676% more annual revenue ($26.44T vs $5.68B). KEYS leads profitability with a 17.0% profit margin vs -1.3%. KEYS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.66. KEYS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
KEYS
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
LPL
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+10.6%
Fair Value
$266.29
Current Price
$279.06
$12.77 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 68.0% YoY
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.0% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -2.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 76.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KEYS
The strongest argument for KEYS centers on EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.0% and operating margin at 16.3%. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : KEYS
The primary concerns for KEYS are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 49.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEYS profiles as a growth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
KEYS is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KEYS scores higher overall (64/100 vs 38/100), backed by strong 17.0% margins and 23.3% 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.
Keysight Technologies Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Keysight Technologies, or Keysight, is an American company that manufactures electronics test and measurement equipment and software.
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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