LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsResearch Frontiers Incorporated (REFR)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$3.31
+5.08%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.26B
REFR
Research Frontiers Incorporated
$0.39
+1.04%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $14.02M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 3867736338% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $654,230). REFR leads profitability with a 0.0% profit margin vs -5.3%. REFR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.15. LPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 36/100 (F).
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
REFR
Avoid15
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Margin of Safety
+78.5%
Fair Value
$4.84
Current Price
$0.39
$4.45 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 76.3%
Trading at 13.0x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : REFR
REFR has a balanced fundamental profile.
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 : REFR
The primary concerns for REFR are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while REFR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
LPL is growing revenue faster at 0.4% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LPL scores higher overall (36/100 vs 15/100). REFR offers better value entry with a 78.5% margin of safety. 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.
Research Frontiers Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Research Frontiers Incorporated develops and markets technology and devices to control the flow of light globally. The company is headquartered in Woodbury, New York.
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