Arrow Electronics Inc (ARW)vsVuzix Corp Cmn Stk (VUZI)
ARW
Arrow Electronics Inc
$194.95
+2.70%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $9.80B
VUZI
Vuzix Corp Cmn Stk
$3.11
+8.74%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $239.50M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arrow Electronics Inc generates 491142% more annual revenue ($30.85B vs $6.28M). ARW leads profitability with a 1.9% profit margin vs 0.0%. ARW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
ARW
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
VUZI
Avoid26
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+68.0%
Fair Value
$492.65
Current Price
$194.95
$297.70 discount
Margin of Safety
+43.1%
Fair Value
$4.34
Current Price
$3.11
$1.23 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 100.5% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 20.1% year-over-year
Revenue surging 76.3% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
1.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 10.4x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARW
The strongest argument for ARW centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 20.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.95 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VUZI
The strongest argument for VUZI centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 76.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARW
The primary concerns for ARW are Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 1.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : VUZI
The primary concerns for VUZI are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARW profiles as a growth stock while VUZI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VUZI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.52 — expect wider price swings.
VUZI is growing revenue faster at 76.3% — sustainability is the question.
ARW generates stronger free cash flow (173M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ARW scores higher overall (69/100 vs 26/100) and 20.1% revenue growth. VUZI offers better value entry with a 43.1% margin of safety. 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.
Arrow Electronics Inc
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONICS & COMPUTER DISTRIBUTION · USA
Arrow Electronics, Inc. provides products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado.
Visit Website →Vuzix Corp Cmn Stk
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Vuzix Corporation designs, manufactures, markets and sells augmented reality (AR) computing and display devices for consumer and business markets in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in West Henrietta, New York.
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