Lion Group Holding Ltd (LGHL)vsLPL Financial Holdings Inc (LPLA)
LGHL
Lion Group Holding Ltd
$0.79
-2.07%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.48M
LPLA
LPL Financial Holdings Inc
$370.67
-1.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $29.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LPL Financial Holdings Inc generates 264312% more annual revenue ($19.20B vs $7.26M). LPLA leads profitability with a 5.2% profit margin vs -68.3%. LPLA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
LGHL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
LPLA
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 58.5%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 36.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 39.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -442.6% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 42.9%
Earnings declined 34.7%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
5.2% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LGHL
The strongest argument for LGHL centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bull Case : LPLA
The strongest argument for LPLA centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 36.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.50 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LGHL
The primary concerns for LGHL are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : LPLA
The primary concerns for LPLA are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LGHL profiles as a turnaround stock while LPLA is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LGHL carries more volatility with a beta of 2.89 — expect wider price swings.
LPLA is growing revenue faster at 36.4% — sustainability is the question.
LPLA generates stronger free cash flow (192M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LPLA scores higher overall (72/100 vs 36/100) and 36.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Lion Group Holding Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Lion Group Holding Ltd., operates a trading platform in Hong Kong. The company is headquartered in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong.
LPL Financial Holdings Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
LPL Financial Holdings Inc., provides an integrated platform of brokerage and investment advisory services to independent financial advisers and financial advisers at financial institutions in the United States. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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