Open Lending Corp (LPRO)vsSynchrony Financial (SYF)
LPRO
Open Lending Corp
$2.11
-5.80%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $249.44M
SYF
Synchrony Financial
$70.77
+1.73%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $24.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Synchrony Financial generates 10975% more annual revenue ($9.89B vs $89.31M). SYF leads profitability with a 36.4% profit margin vs -6.0%. SYF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
LPRO
Avoid22
out of 100
Grade: F
SYF
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.0%
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 16.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LPRO
LPRO has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : SYF
The strongest argument for SYF centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.4% and operating margin at 48.0%.
Bear Case : LPRO
The primary concerns for LPRO are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SYF
The primary concerns for SYF are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LPRO profiles as a turnaround stock while SYF is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
LPRO carries more volatility with a beta of 2.27 — expect wider price swings.
SYF is growing revenue faster at 6.1% — sustainability is the question.
SYF generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SYF scores higher overall (77/100 vs 22/100), backed by strong 36.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" 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.
Open Lending Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Open Lending Corporation provides loan enablement and risk analysis solutions to credit unions, regional banks, and captive OEM finance companies in the United States. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Synchrony Financial
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Synchrony Financial is a consumer financial services company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. The company offers consumer financing products, including credit, promotional financing and loyalty programs, installment lending to industries, and FDIC-insured consumer savings products through Synchrony Bank, its wholly owned online bank subsidiary.
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