Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)vsPetróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$903.80
+1.26%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $69.44B
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$18.67
-0.48%
ENERGY · Cap: $131.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras generates 19895% more annual revenue ($497.55B vs $2.49B). PBR-A leads profitability with a 22.1% profit margin vs 17.7%. LITE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.63. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
LITE
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
PBR-A
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 90.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 71.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 21.8%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 26.9%
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 76.2x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.5% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LITE
The strongest argument for LITE centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.7% and operating margin at 21.8%. Revenue growth of 90.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PBR-A
The strongest argument for PBR-A centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 26.9%.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 156.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LITE profiles as a growth stock while PBR-A is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LITE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.53 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 90.1% — sustainability is the question.
PBR-A generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (74/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 17.7% margins and 90.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Petrleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras produces and sells oil and gas in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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