Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)vsNokia Corp ADR (NOK)
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$626.75
-18.68%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $76.15B
NOK
Nokia Corp ADR
$8.26
-9.69%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $47.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nokia Corp ADR generates 592% more annual revenue ($20.85B vs $3.01B). NOK leads profitability with a 3.8% 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
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LITE.
Margin of Safety
-64.3%
Fair Value
$5.21
Current Price
$8.26
$3.05 premium
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%
Earnings expanding 222.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 12.0x book value
ROE of -149.3% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 3.6% — below average capital efficiency
3.8% 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 EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.64 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 53.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.8% 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 (196M), 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.
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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