LG Display Co Ltd (LPL)vsVishay Precision Group Inc (VPG)
LPL
LG Display Co Ltd
$4.86
-11.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.65B
VPG
Vishay Precision Group Inc
$117.38
-8.47%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
LG Display Co Ltd generates 7904115% more annual revenue ($25.28T vs $319.81M). VPG leads profitability with a 1.9% profit margin vs -0.3%. LPL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 6.56. LPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 32/100 (F).
LPL
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
VPG
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
17.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 2.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 8.8%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.8% — below average capital efficiency
1.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPL
The strongest argument for LPL centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : VPG
The strongest argument for VPG centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 17.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LPL
The primary concerns for LPL are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.14 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : VPG
The primary concerns for VPG are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 314.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPL profiles as a turnaround stock while VPG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VPG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.46 — expect wider price swings.
VPG is growing revenue faster at 17.6% — sustainability is the question.
VPG generates stronger free cash flow (-4M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LPL scores higher overall (32/100 vs 31/100). Both earn "Avoid" 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.
Vishay Precision Group Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Vishay Precision Group, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets sensors, sensor-based measurement systems, special resistors, and strain gauges in the United States, Israel, the United Kingdom, the rest of Europe, Asia, and Canada. The company is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
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