LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsPaylocity Holding Corporation (PCTY)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$3.31
+5.08%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.26B
PCTY
Paylocity Holding Corporation
$141.66
-0.84%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $7.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 1428428% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $1.77B). PCTY leads profitability with a 15.2% profit margin vs -5.3%. PCTY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.23. PCTY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
PCTY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Margin of Safety
+62.0%
Fair Value
$283.03
Current Price
$141.66
$141.37 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 27.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 76.3%
Moderate valuation
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : PCTY
The strongest argument for PCTY centers on Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.2% and operating margin at 19.1%. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.13 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : PCTY
The primary concerns for PCTY are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while PCTY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
PCTY is growing revenue faster at 11.0% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PCTY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 15.2% margins and 11.0% 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.
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.
Paylocity Holding Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Paylocity Holding Corporation provides cloud-based payroll and human capital management software solutions for midsize organizations in the United States. The company is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.
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