LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsShoals Technologies Group Inc (SHLS)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$3.31
+5.08%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.26B
SHLS
Shoals Technologies Group Inc
$7.30
+2.67%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 4302859% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $588.06M). SHLS leads profitability with a 5.4% profit margin vs -5.3%. SHLS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.52. SHLS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
SHLS
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Margin of Safety
+51.2%
Fair Value
$20.06
Current Price
$7.30
$12.76 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Revenue surging 47.4% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 76.3%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
5.4% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : SHLS
The strongest argument for SHLS centers on Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 47.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.52 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : SHLS
The primary concerns for SHLS are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while SHLS is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SHLS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.89 — expect wider price swings.
SHLS is growing revenue faster at 47.4% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SHLS scores higher overall (57/100 vs 36/100) and 47.4% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Shoals Technologies Group Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOLAR · USA
Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. provides Electric Balance System (EBOS) solutions for solar energy projects in the United States. The company is headquartered in Portland, Tennessee.
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