LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsNVE Corporation (NVEC)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.86
-11.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.65B
NVEC
NVE Corporation
$109.08
-0.85%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $508.73M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 96003064% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $26.33M). NVEC leads profitability with a 57.7% profit margin vs -0.3%. NVEC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.84. NVEC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
NVEC
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Margin of Safety
-36.1%
Fair Value
$49.70
Current Price
$109.08
$59.38 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 58 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 61.9%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
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%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 9.1x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : NVEC
The strongest argument for NVEC centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 57.7% and operating margin at 61.9%. PEG of 0.84 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : NVEC
The primary concerns for NVEC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while NVEC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NVEC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.35 — expect wider price swings.
NVEC is growing revenue faster at 5.3% — sustainability is the question.
NVEC generates stronger free cash flow (4M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NVEC scores higher overall (68/100 vs 32/100), backed by strong 57.7% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
NVE Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
NVE Corporation develops and sells devices that use spintronics, a nanotechnology that relies on the spin of the electron to acquire, store, and transmit information in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
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