Comtech Telecommunications Corp (CMTL)vsLumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)
CMTL
Comtech Telecommunications Corp
$1.21
-3.97%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $38.27M
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$648.06
-3.61%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $76.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lumentum Holdings Inc generates 1107% more annual revenue ($3.01B vs $249.61M). CMTL leads profitability with a -14.5% profit margin vs -230.1%. LITE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.63. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
CMTL
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
LITE
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+46.5%
Fair Value
$11.02
Current Price
$1.21
$9.81 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LITE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 587.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 109.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 71.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 28.0%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.6% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 16.4%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 12.4x book value
ROE of -143.9% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CMTL
The strongest argument for CMTL centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.66 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LITE
The strongest argument for LITE centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 109.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.63 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CMTL
The primary concerns for CMTL are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CMTL profiles as a turnaround stock while LITE is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CMTL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.58 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 109.3% — sustainability is the question.
LITE generates stronger free cash flow (38M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (57/100 vs 52/100) and 109.3% revenue growth. CMTL offers better value entry with a 46.5% margin of safety. 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.
Comtech Telecommunications Corp
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. The company is headquartered in Melville, New York.
Visit Website →Lumentum Holdings Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Lumentum Holdings Inc. manufactures and sells optical and photonic products in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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