Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)vsSilicom (SILC)
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$945.08
+3.87%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $80.07B
SILC
Silicom
$42.98
-2.27%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $271.95M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lumentum Holdings Inc generates 3634% more annual revenue ($2.49B vs $66.64M). LITE leads profitability with a 17.7% profit margin vs -16.6%. 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
SILC
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LITE.
Margin of Safety
+31.4%
Fair Value
$27.89
Current Price
$42.98
$15.09 discount
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%
Revenue surging 32.8% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 79.7x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -9.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 79.6%
Currently unprofitable
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 : SILC
The strongest argument for SILC centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 32.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.41 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 181.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SILC
The primary concerns for SILC are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LITE profiles as a growth stock while SILC is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SILC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.58 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 90.1% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (74/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 17.7% margins and 90.1% revenue growth. SILC offers better value entry with a 31.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Silicom
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Silicom Ltd. designs, manufactures, markets and supports network and data infrastructure solutions for a variety of servers, server-based systems, and communications devices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Kfar Sava, Israel.
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