LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsPower Integrations Inc (POWI)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.39
+1.62%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.32B
POWI
Power Integrations Inc
$73.28
+2.02%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 5699687% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $443.50M). POWI leads profitability with a 5.0% profit margin vs -0.3%. POWI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.51. POWI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 43/100 (D).
LPL
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
POWI
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Margin of Safety
-30.9%
Fair Value
$36.86
Current Price
$73.28
$36.42 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 44.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 2.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 3.1% — below average capital efficiency
5.0% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : POWI
The strongest argument for POWI centers on Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : POWI
The primary concerns for POWI are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 184.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 5.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while POWI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
POWI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.54 — expect wider price swings.
POWI is growing revenue faster at -1.9% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
POWI scores higher overall (43/100 vs 33/100). 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.
Power Integrations Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Power Integrations, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets mixed signal and analog integrated circuits (ICs) and other electronic components and circuits used in high voltage power conversion worldwide. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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