LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsToast Inc (TOST)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$3.31
+5.08%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.26B
TOST
Toast Inc
$32.12
+0.56%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $19.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 371797% more annual revenue ($25.30T vs $6.80B). TOST leads profitability with a 7.1% profit margin vs -5.3%. TOST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.25. TOST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
LPL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
TOST
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LPL.
Margin of Safety
+24.8%
Fair Value
$37.27
Current Price
$32.12
$5.15 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 691.0B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 100.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Revenue surging 23.1% year-over-year
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 9.4x book value
7.1% 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 : TOST
The strongest argument for TOST centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 23.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.25 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 : TOST
The primary concerns for TOST are Price/Book, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 43.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while TOST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TOST carries more volatility with a beta of 1.73 — expect wider price swings.
TOST is growing revenue faster at 23.1% — sustainability is the question.
LPL generates stronger free cash flow (691.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TOST scores higher overall (68/100 vs 36/100) and 23.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Toast Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Toast, Inc. operates a cloud-based technology platform for the restaurant industry in the United States and Ireland. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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