Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)vsPalantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$802.01
+2.07%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $61.13B
PLTR
Palantir Technologies Inc.
$126.79
-1.74%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $309.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Palantir Technologies Inc. generates 110% more annual revenue ($5.22B vs $2.49B). PLTR leads profitability with a 43.7% profit margin vs 17.7%. LITE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.63. PLTR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
LITE
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
PLTR
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LITE.
Margin of Safety
-66.0%
Fair Value
$76.36
Current Price
$126.79
$50.43 premium
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 21.8%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 44 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.2%
Revenue surging 84.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 325.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Trading at 19.3x book value
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 35.9x book value
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 : PLTR
The strongest argument for PLTR centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 43.7% and operating margin at 46.2%. Revenue growth of 84.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are Price/Book, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 138.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : PLTR
The primary concerns for PLTR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 150.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PLTR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.56 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 90.1% — sustainability is the question.
PLTR generates stronger free cash flow (892M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
PLTR scores higher overall (75/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 43.7% margins and 84.7% 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.
Palantir Technologies Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Palantir Technologies Inc. creates and implements software platforms for the intelligence community in the United States to assist in counterterrorism investigations and operations. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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