Haverty Furniture Companies Inc (HVT-A)vsLumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)
HVT-A
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
$23.72
0.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $382.94M
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$777.17
-3.09%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $57.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lumentum Holdings Inc generates 177% more annual revenue ($2.11B vs $759.00M). LITE leads profitability with a 11.9% profit margin vs 2.6%. LITE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
HVT-A
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
LITE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-90.2%
Fair Value
$15.33
Current Price
$23.72
$8.39 premium
Margin of Safety
-255.6%
Fair Value
$161.46
Current Price
$777.17
$615.71 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 71.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
3.8% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.4% — below average capital efficiency
2.6% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 65.5x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HVT-A
The strongest argument for HVT-A centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.01 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 65.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.97 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HVT-A
The primary concerns for HVT-A are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 232.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HVT-A profiles as a value stock while LITE is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LITE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 65.5% — sustainability is the question.
LITE generates stronger free cash flow (51M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 48/100) and 65.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL · USA
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. is a specialty retailer of residential furniture and accessories in the United States. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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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