Knowles Cor (KN)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
KN
Knowles Cor
$34.97
+0.69%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.86B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$2.71
-2.87%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 3877687% more annual revenue ($24.62T vs $635.00M). KN leads profitability with a 10.6% profit margin vs -2.3%. KN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. KN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
KN
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
LPL
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-69.4%
Fair Value
$15.94
Current Price
$34.97
$19.03 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 146.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
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 : KN
The strongest argument for KN centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 14.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : KN
The primary concerns for KN are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KN profiles as a value stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
KN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.59 — expect wider price swings.
KN is growing revenue faster at 14.3% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KN scores higher overall (64/100 vs 35/100) and 14.3% revenue growth. 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.
Knowles Cor
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Knowles Corporation designs, manufactures and sells microacoustic, audio processing and precision device solutions for the mobile consumer electronics, communications, medical technology, defense, electric and industrial vehicle markets. The company is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois.
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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