LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsSony Group Corp (SONY)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.33
+1.17%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.12B
SONY
Sony Group Corp
$19.78
-1.54%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $118.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 92% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $13.17T). LPL leads profitability with a -0.3% profit margin vs -1.6%. SONY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.71. SONY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 47/100 (D+).
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
SONY
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.2T in free cash flow
Generating 898.5B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 2.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.5% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : SONY
The strongest argument for SONY centers on Free Cash Flow, Market Cap, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : SONY
The primary concerns for SONY are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
SONY is growing revenue faster at 0.5% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor CONSUMER ELECTRONICS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SONY scores higher overall (47/100 vs 36/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
Sony Group Corp
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sony Group Corporation designs, develops, produces and sells electronic equipment, instruments and devices for the consumer, professional and industrial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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