Coherent Inc (COHR)vsTrimble Inc (TRMB)
COHR
Coherent Inc
$253.63
-7.96%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $47.55B
TRMB
Trimble Inc
$65.71
-1.45%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $15.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Coherent Inc generates 75% more annual revenue ($6.29B vs $3.59B). TRMB leads profitability with a 11.8% profit margin vs 4.7%. COHR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. TRMB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
COHR
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
TRMB
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-373.2%
Fair Value
$47.27
Current Price
$253.63
$206.36 premium
Margin of Safety
+20.9%
Fair Value
$82.37
Current Price
$65.71
$16.66 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 73.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
17.5% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 80.5% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.5%
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 3.2% — below average capital efficiency
4.7% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 140.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COHR
The strongest argument for COHR centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 17.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TRMB
The strongest argument for TRMB centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : COHR
The primary concerns for COHR are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 251.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TRMB
The primary concerns for TRMB are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COHR profiles as a growth stock while TRMB is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
COHR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.91 — expect wider price swings.
COHR is growing revenue faster at 17.5% — sustainability is the question.
TRMB generates stronger free cash flow (-73M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TRMB scores higher overall (56/100 vs 55/100). 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.
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.
Trimble Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Trimble Inc. is a Sunnyvale, California-based hardware, software and services technology company. Trimble services global industries in Agriculture, Building & Construction, Geospatial, Natural Resources and Utilities, Governments, Transportation and others. Trimble also does hardware development of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers, scanners, laser rangefinders, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), inertial navigation systems and software processing tools.
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