LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsPaylocity Holding Corporation (PCTY)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.86
-11.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.65B
PCTY
Paylocity Holding Corporation
$113.46
+0.71%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $5.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 1463361% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $1.73B). PCTY leads profitability with a 14.9% profit margin vs -0.3%. PCTY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.86. PCTY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
PCTY
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Margin of Safety
+55.3%
Fair Value
$240.76
Current Price
$113.46
$127.30 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 31.2%
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 27.3% YoY
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%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : PCTY
The strongest argument for PCTY centers on Operating Margin, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 10.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.86 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 : PCTY
The primary concerns for PCTY are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while PCTY is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
PCTY is growing revenue faster at 10.5% — sustainability is the question.
PCTY generates stronger free cash flow (210M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PCTY scores higher overall (74/100 vs 32/100) and 10.5% revenue growth. 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.
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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