Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)vsTurtle Beach Corporation (TBCH)
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$802.01
+2.07%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $61.13B
TBCH
Turtle Beach Corporation
$12.84
-0.85%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $249.09M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lumentum Holdings Inc generates 735% more annual revenue ($2.49B vs $298.19M). LITE leads profitability with a 17.7% profit margin vs 0.4%. 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
TBCH
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
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%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 19.3x book value
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.4% margin — thin
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 : TBCH
The strongest argument for TBCH centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.98 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : TBCH
The primary concerns for TBCH are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 627.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LITE profiles as a growth stock while TBCH is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TBCH carries more volatility with a beta of 2.28 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 90.1% — sustainability is the question.
LITE generates stronger free cash flow (79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (74/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 17.7% margins and 90.1% revenue growth. 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.
Turtle Beach Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Turtle Beach Corporation is an audio technology company in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in White Plains, New York.
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