Callaway Golf Company (CALY)vsLife Time Group Holdings Inc (LTH)
CALY
Callaway Golf Company
$17.52
+18.62%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.19B
LTH
Life Time Group Holdings Inc
$31.93
-0.81%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $7.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Life Time Group Holdings Inc generates 45% more annual revenue ($3.08B vs $2.12B). LTH leads profitability with a 12.5% profit margin vs -15.0%. LTH trades at a lower P/E of 19.6x. CALY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
CALY
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
LTH
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+25.4%
Fair Value
$20.18
Current Price
$17.52
$2.66 discount
Margin of Safety
-22.9%
Fair Value
$24.17
Current Price
$31.93
$7.76 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 4598.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 2.2% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 37.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CALY
The strongest argument for CALY centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.72 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LTH
The strongest argument for LTH centers on Price/Book. Revenue growth of 11.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CALY
The primary concerns for CALY are Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. A P/E of 67.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LTH
The primary concerns for LTH are Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CALY profiles as a turnaround stock while LTH is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LTH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.50 — expect wider price swings.
LTH is growing revenue faster at 11.7% — sustainability is the question.
LTH generates stronger free cash flow (-61M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CALY scores higher overall (62/100 vs 59/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Callaway Golf Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LEISURE · USA
Callaway Golf Company designs, manufactures, and sells golf equipment, golf and lifestyle apparel, and other accessories in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Internationally. The company is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.
Life Time Group Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LEISURE · USA
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. offers health, fitness and wellness experiences to a community of individual members in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
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