LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsPlexus Corp (PLXS)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.86
-11.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.65B
PLXS
Plexus Corp
$273.01
-3.99%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $7.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 586376% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $4.31B). PLXS leads profitability with a 4.3% profit margin vs -0.3%. PLXS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.09. PLXS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
PLXS
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
18.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 29.1% 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%
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.3% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : PLXS
The strongest argument for PLXS centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 18.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : PLXS
The primary concerns for PLXS are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 43.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while PLXS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
PLXS is growing revenue faster at 18.7% — sustainability is the question.
PLXS generates stronger free cash flow (16M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PLXS scores higher overall (52/100 vs 32/100) and 18.7% revenue growth. 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.
Plexus Corp
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Plexus Corp. The company is headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin.
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