Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)vsTE Connectivity Ltd (TEL)
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$777.17
-3.09%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $57.26B
TEL
TE Connectivity Ltd
$203.24
-3.23%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $60.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TE Connectivity Ltd generates 760% more annual revenue ($18.09B vs $2.11B). LITE leads profitability with a 11.9% profit margin vs 11.4%. LITE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. TEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
LITE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
TEL
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-255.6%
Fair Value
$161.46
Current Price
$777.17
$615.71 premium
Margin of Safety
+29.8%
Fair Value
$325.26
Current Price
$203.24
$122.02 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 71.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 20.9%
Revenue surging 21.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 44.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 65.5x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Moderate valuation
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LITE
The strongest argument for LITE centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 65.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.97 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TEL
The strongest argument for TEL centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 21.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.14 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 232.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TEL
The primary concerns for TEL are P/E Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LITE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 65.5% — sustainability is the question.
TEL generates stronger free cash flow (607M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TEL scores higher overall (74/100 vs 69/100) and 21.7% 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.
TE Connectivity Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
TE Connectivity is an American Swiss-domiciled technology company that designs and manufactures connectors and sensors for several industries, such as automotive, industrial equipment, data communication systems, aerospace, defense, medical, oil and gas, consumer electronics and energy.
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