LG Display (LPL) Competitors

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LPL vs. NXT, AAOI, DRS, VIAV, and PL

Should you buy LG Display stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares LG Display with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with LG Display include Nextpower (NXT), Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI), Leonardo DRS (DRS), Viavi Solutions (VIAV), and Planet Labs PBC (PL). These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment" industry.

How does LG Display compare to Nextpower?

Nextpower (NASDAQ:NXT) and LG Display (NYSE:LPL) are both electronic equipment companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment and dividends.

Nextpower has a beta of 1.73, indicating that its share price is 73% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LG Display has a beta of 1.61, indicating that its share price is 61% more volatile than the broader market.

Nextpower has higher earnings, but lower revenue than LG Display. LG Display is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nextpower, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nextpower$3.56B5.12$585.88M$3.8331.65
LG Display$18.16B0.23$212.66M-$0.02N/A

Nextpower presently has a consensus price target of $147.77, suggesting a potential upside of 21.90%. Given Nextpower's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Nextpower is more favorable than LG Display.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nextpower
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
LG Display
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

Nextpower has a net margin of 16.46% compared to LG Display's net margin of -0.18%. Nextpower's return on equity of 28.18% beat LG Display's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nextpower16.46% 28.18% 15.62%
LG Display -0.18%-0.68%-0.17%

In the previous week, Nextpower had 6 more articles in the media than LG Display. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Nextpower and 4 mentions for LG Display. Nextpower's average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat LG Display's score of 0.20 indicating that Nextpower is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Nextpower
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
LG Display
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

67.4% of Nextpower shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Nextpower shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of LG Display shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Nextpower beats LG Display on 15 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LG Display compare to Applied Optoelectronics?

Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) and LG Display (NYSE:LPL) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and dividends.

61.7% of Applied Optoelectronics shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of Applied Optoelectronics shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of LG Display shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

LG Display has higher revenue and earnings than Applied Optoelectronics. Applied Optoelectronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than LG Display, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Applied Optoelectronics$455.71M25.96-$38.23M-$0.66N/A
LG Display$18.16B0.23$212.66M-$0.02N/A

Applied Optoelectronics has a beta of 3.67, indicating that its stock price is 267% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LG Display has a beta of 1.61, indicating that its stock price is 61% more volatile than the broader market.

LG Display has a net margin of -0.18% compared to Applied Optoelectronics' net margin of -8.55%. LG Display's return on equity of -0.68% beat Applied Optoelectronics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Applied Optoelectronics-8.55% -4.64% -2.90%
LG Display -0.18%-0.68%-0.17%

In the previous week, Applied Optoelectronics had 25 more articles in the media than LG Display. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Applied Optoelectronics and 4 mentions for LG Display. Applied Optoelectronics' average media sentiment score of 0.48 beat LG Display's score of 0.20 indicating that Applied Optoelectronics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Applied Optoelectronics
12 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
LG Display
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Applied Optoelectronics presently has a consensus target price of $113.80, indicating a potential downside of 22.82%. Given Applied Optoelectronics' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Applied Optoelectronics is more favorable than LG Display.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Applied Optoelectronics
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
LG Display
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67

Summary

Applied Optoelectronics beats LG Display on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LG Display compare to Leonardo DRS?

LG Display (NYSE:LPL) and Leonardo DRS (NASDAQ:DRS) are both electronic equipment companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and dividends.

Leonardo DRS has a net margin of 7.85% compared to LG Display's net margin of -0.18%. Leonardo DRS's return on equity of 12.02% beat LG Display's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
LG Display-0.18% -0.68% -0.17%
Leonardo DRS 7.85%12.02%7.59%

In the previous week, LG Display and LG Display both had 4 articles in the media. LG Display's average media sentiment score of 0.20 beat Leonardo DRS's score of -0.49 indicating that LG Display is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
LG Display
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Leonardo DRS
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Leonardo DRS has a consensus price target of $52.80, suggesting a potential upside of 15.84%. Given Leonardo DRS's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Leonardo DRS is more favorable than LG Display.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
LG Display
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
Leonardo DRS
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

18.8% of Leonardo DRS shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of LG Display shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Leonardo DRS shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Leonardo DRS has lower revenue, but higher earnings than LG Display. LG Display is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Leonardo DRS, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
LG Display$18.16B0.23$212.66M-$0.02N/A
Leonardo DRS$3.65B3.33$278M$1.0742.60

LG Display has a beta of 1.61, indicating that its stock price is 61% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Leonardo DRS has a beta of 0.34, indicating that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Leonardo DRS beats LG Display on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LG Display compare to Viavi Solutions?

LG Display (NYSE:LPL) and Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Viavi Solutions has a consensus price target of $42.75, indicating a potential downside of 14.81%. Given Viavi Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Viavi Solutions is more favorable than LG Display.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
LG Display
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
Viavi Solutions
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

LG Display has a beta of 1.61, suggesting that its stock price is 61% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Viavi Solutions has a beta of 1.18, suggesting that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

95.5% of Viavi Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of LG Display shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of Viavi Solutions shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

LG Display has a net margin of -0.18% compared to Viavi Solutions' net margin of -4.03%. Viavi Solutions' return on equity of 16.80% beat LG Display's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
LG Display-0.18% -0.68% -0.17%
Viavi Solutions -4.03%16.80%5.70%

In the previous week, Viavi Solutions had 2 more articles in the media than LG Display. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Viavi Solutions and 4 mentions for LG Display. Viavi Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat LG Display's score of 0.20 indicating that Viavi Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
LG Display
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Viavi Solutions
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

LG Display has higher revenue and earnings than Viavi Solutions. Viavi Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than LG Display, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
LG Display$18.16B0.23$212.66M-$0.02N/A
Viavi Solutions$1.37B8.59$34.80M-$0.24N/A

Summary

Viavi Solutions beats LG Display on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does LG Display compare to Planet Labs PBC?

LG Display (NYSE:LPL) and Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, risk, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

LG Display has a beta of 1.61, suggesting that its share price is 61% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Planet Labs PBC has a beta of 1.99, suggesting that its share price is 99% more volatile than the broader market.

LG Display has higher revenue and earnings than Planet Labs PBC. LG Display is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Planet Labs PBC, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
LG Display$18.16B0.23$212.66M-$0.02N/A
Planet Labs PBC$307.73M33.00-$246.86M-$1.14N/A

41.7% of Planet Labs PBC shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of LG Display shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 16.4% of Planet Labs PBC shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Planet Labs PBC has a consensus target price of $35.11, indicating a potential upside of 23.23%. Given Planet Labs PBC's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Planet Labs PBC is more favorable than LG Display.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
LG Display
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.67
Planet Labs PBC
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

LG Display has a net margin of -0.18% compared to Planet Labs PBC's net margin of -111.17%. LG Display's return on equity of -0.68% beat Planet Labs PBC's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
LG Display-0.18% -0.68% -0.17%
Planet Labs PBC -111.17%-105.29%-35.54%

In the previous week, Planet Labs PBC had 4 more articles in the media than LG Display. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Planet Labs PBC and 4 mentions for LG Display. Planet Labs PBC's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat LG Display's score of 0.20 indicating that Planet Labs PBC is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
LG Display
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Planet Labs PBC
4 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Planet Labs PBC beats LG Display on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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LPL vs. The Competition

MetricLG DisplayCOMP IndustryComputer SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$4.14B$1.71B$38.07B$23.12B
Dividend YieldN/A4.49%3.26%4.06%
P/E Ratio-207.0086.0179.4331.02
Price / Sales0.234.98624.5620.86
Price / Cash1.457.0148.3318.65
Price / Book0.752.619.644.65
Net Income$212.66M$84.65M$1.07B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-11.25%-4.52%-1.45%-1.12%
1 Month Performance-18.42%2.52%0.96%0.10%
1 Year Performance21.94%0.13%159.27%24.24%

LG Display Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
LPL
LG Display
1.3741 of 5 stars
$4.14
-6.8%
N/A+29.1%$4.14B$18.16BN/A53,049
NXT
Nextpower
4.6929 of 5 stars
$125.83
+3.2%
$147.77
+17.4%
+124.0%$18.32B$3.56B32.851,993
AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics
1.811 of 5 stars
$191.55
+13.3%
$79.80
-58.3%
+630.2%$13.57B$455.71MN/A4,691
DRS
Leonardo DRS
3.8373 of 5 stars
$46.68
-3.8%
$52.80
+13.1%
+2.3%$12.95B$3.65B43.637,300
VIAV
Viavi Solutions
3.2049 of 5 stars
$54.05
+1.1%
$42.75
-20.9%
+463.2%$12.50B$1.08BN/A3,600

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