Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)vsNETGEAR Inc (NTGR)
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$509.70
+5.67%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $76.15B
NTGR
NETGEAR Inc
$18.88
-0.79%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $495.66M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lumentum Holdings Inc generates 345% more annual revenue ($3.01B vs $677.19M). NTGR leads profitability with a -4.9% 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
NTGR
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LITE.
Margin of Safety
-6.1%
Fair Value
$19.35
Current Price
$18.88
$0.47 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%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.7x book value
ROE of -149.3% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -8.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.3%
Earnings declined 68.7%
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 : NTGR
The strongest argument for NTGR centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.74 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 : NTGR
The primary concerns for NTGR are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LITE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while NTGR is a turnaround 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 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.
NETGEAR Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
NETGEAR, Inc. designs, develops, and markets Internet-connected products and networks for consumers, businesses, and service providers. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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