Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)vsLG Display Co Ltd (LPL)
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$777.17
-3.09%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $57.26B
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.12
+0.98%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 1255938% more annual revenue ($26.44T vs $2.11B). LITE leads profitability with a 11.9% profit margin vs -1.3%. LITE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
LITE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
LPL
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-255.6%
Fair Value
$161.46
Current Price
$777.17
$615.71 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 71.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 65.5x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : LITE
The strongest argument for LITE centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 65.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.97 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 : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 232.5x 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
LITE profiles as a growth stock while LPL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LITE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 65.5% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 38/100) and 65.5% 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.
Lumentum Holdings Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Lumentum Holdings Inc. manufactures and sells optical and photonic products in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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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