Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)vsCommScope Holding Company, Inc. (VISN)
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$777.17
-3.09%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $57.26B
VISN
CommScope Holding Company, Inc.
$18.48
+1.82%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lumentum Holdings Inc generates 9% more annual revenue ($2.11B vs $1.93B). VISN leads profitability with a 118.2% profit margin vs 11.9%. LITE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
LITE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
VISN
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
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
-153.9%
Fair Value
$7.55
Current Price
$18.48
$10.93 premium
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
Keeps 118 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 50.6% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 29.1%
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 65.5x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : VISN
The strongest argument for VISN centers on Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 118.2% and operating margin at 29.1%. Revenue growth of 50.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : VISN
The primary concerns for VISN are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VISN carries more volatility with a beta of 2.46 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 65.5% — sustainability is the question.
VISN generates stronger free cash flow (256M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 58/100) and 65.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
CommScope Holding Company, Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Gyroscope Therapeutics Holdings plc, a clinical-stage gene therapy company, develops gene therapy products to treat patients with eye diseases. The company is headquartered in Stevenage, the United Kingdom.
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