Coherent Inc (COHR)vsKeysight Technologies Inc (KEYS)
COHR
Coherent Inc
$328.26
+1.39%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $61.08B
KEYS
Keysight Technologies Inc
$341.24
+6.01%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $56.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Coherent Inc generates 8% more annual revenue ($6.60B vs $6.09B). KEYS leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs 7.1%. COHR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. KEYS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
COHR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
KEYS
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 73.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 20.5% year-over-year
Revenue surging 31.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 35.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 4.4% — below average capital efficiency
7.1% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 9.2x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COHR
The strongest argument for COHR centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 20.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : KEYS
The strongest argument for KEYS centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 18.8%. Revenue growth of 31.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COHR
The primary concerns for COHR are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 149.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : KEYS
The primary concerns for KEYS are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 50.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COHR carries more volatility with a beta of 2.04 — expect wider price swings.
KEYS is growing revenue faster at 31.5% — sustainability is the question.
KEYS generates stronger free cash flow (472M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
KEYS scores higher overall (68/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins and 31.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Coherent Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Coherent, Inc. provides lasers, laser-based technologies, and laser-based system solutions for a variety of scientific, commercial, and industrial research applications. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Keysight Technologies Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Keysight Technologies, or Keysight, is an American company that manufactures electronics test and measurement equipment and software.
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