CommScope Holding Co Inc (COMM)vsLumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)
COMM
CommScope Holding Co Inc
$48.46
-0.12%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.34B
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$927.03
-9.92%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $83.93B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CommScope Holding Co Inc generates 76% more annual revenue ($5.30B vs $3.01B). COMM leads profitability with a 0.2% 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).
COMM
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
LITE
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-30.9%
Fair Value
$14.96
Current Price
$48.46
$33.50 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LITE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.5% revenue growth
0.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.2%
Trading at 17.7x book value
ROE of -149.3% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COMM
The strongest argument for COMM centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio.
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 : COMM
The primary concerns for COMM are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Thin 0.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COMM profiles as a value stock while LITE is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COMM carries more volatility with a beta of 2.40 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 109.3% — sustainability is the question.
LITE generates stronger free cash flow (287M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (57/100 vs 56/100) and 109.3% revenue growth. 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.
CommScope Holding Co Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
CommScope Holding Company, Inc. provides infrastructure solutions for communications and entertainment networks. The company is headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina.
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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