Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)vsSun Life Financial Inc. (SLF)
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$903.80
+1.26%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $69.44B
SLF
Sun Life Financial Inc.
$69.51
-4.91%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $38.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sun Life Financial Inc. generates 1302% more annual revenue ($34.88B vs $2.49B). LITE leads profitability with a 17.7% profit margin vs 10.2%. 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
SLF
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%
Earnings expanding 240.9% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 76.2x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
4.7% revenue growth
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 : SLF
The strongest argument for SLF centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.18 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : SLF
The primary concerns for SLF are Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LITE profiles as a growth stock while SLF 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.
SLF generates stronger free cash flow (5.3B), 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.
Sun Life Financial Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Sun Life Financial Inc., a financial services company, provides insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individuals and corporate clients around the world. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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