Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)vsViavi Solutions Inc (VIAV)
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$945.08
+3.87%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $80.07B
VIAV
Viavi Solutions Inc
$53.21
+1.10%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $13.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lumentum Holdings Inc generates 82% more annual revenue ($2.49B vs $1.37B). LITE leads profitability with a 17.7% profit margin vs -4.0%. 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
VIAV
Hold41
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%
Revenue surging 42.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 79.7x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 14.7x book value
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -6.5% — below average capital efficiency
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 : VIAV
The strongest argument for VIAV centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 42.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.34 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 : VIAV
The primary concerns for VIAV are Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LITE profiles as a growth stock while VIAV is a hypergrowth 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.
LITE generates stronger free cash flow (79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (74/100 vs 41/100), 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.
Viavi Solutions Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Viavi Solutions Inc. provides network testing, monitoring and assurance solutions to communications service providers, enterprises, network equipment manufacturers, government, civil, military and avionics customers worldwide. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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