Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)vsNokia Corp ADR (NOK)
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$930.91
+4.17%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $83.93B
NOK
Nokia Corp ADR
$10.68
+0.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $62.31B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nokia Corp ADR generates 577% more annual revenue ($20.39B vs $3.01B). NOK leads profitability with a 3.5% 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).
LITE
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
NOK
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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%
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 17.8x book value
ROE of -149.3% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 3.3% — below average capital efficiency
3.5% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : NOK
The strongest argument for NOK centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.90 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : NOK
The primary concerns for NOK are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 79.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LITE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while NOK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LITE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.54 — 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 44/100) and 109.3% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
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.
Nokia Corp ADR
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Nokia Corporation offers fixed and mobile network solutions globally. The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.
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