LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsNovanta Inc (NOVT)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$2.79
-4.78%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.19B
NOVT
Novanta Inc
$137.77
-2.72%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $5.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 2515350% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $1.00B). NOVT leads profitability with a 5.3% profit margin vs -0.3%. NOVT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.11. NOVT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 44/100 (D).
LPL
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
NOVT
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Margin of Safety
-35.1%
Fair Value
$105.01
Current Price
$137.77
$32.76 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
5.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : NOVT
The strongest argument for NOVT centers on Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 10.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : NOVT
The primary concerns for NOVT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 102.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while NOVT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NOVT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.68 — expect wider price swings.
NOVT is growing revenue faster at 10.4% — sustainability is the question.
NOVT generates stronger free cash flow (46M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NOVT scores higher overall (44/100 vs 35/100) and 10.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Novanta Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Novanta Inc. designs, manufactures, markets and sells precision motion, vision and photonics components and subsystems to original equipment manufacturers in the medical and industrial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.
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