LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsMotorola Solutions Inc (MSI)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$3.71
+0.82%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.60B
MSI
Motorola Solutions Inc
$422.88
+1.36%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $69.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 212900% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $11.87B). MSI leads profitability with a 17.6% profit margin vs -0.3%. MSI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.27. MSI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
LPL
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
MSI
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 82 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 2.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 8.8%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 27.6x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : MSI
The strongest argument for MSI centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.6% and operating margin at 19.8%.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.14 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MSI
The primary concerns for MSI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.77 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while MSI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
MSI is growing revenue faster at 7.4% — sustainability is the question.
MSI generates stronger free cash flow (389M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MSI scores higher overall (54/100 vs 35/100), backed by strong 17.6% 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.
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.
Motorola Solutions Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Motorola Solutions, Inc., is an American data communications and telecommunications equipment provider that succeeded Motorola, Inc., following the spinoff of the mobile phone division into Motorola Mobility in 2011. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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