Lantronix Inc (LTRX)vsSony Group Corp (SONY)
LTRX
Lantronix Inc
$5.24
+3.56%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $243.80M
SONY
Sony Group Corp
$23.90
+1.62%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $143.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sony Group Corp generates 10501042% more annual revenue ($12.70T vs $120.90M). SONY leads profitability with a -1.8% profit margin vs -3.5%. LTRX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.91. SONY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
LTRX
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
SONY
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 59.6B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 47.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -8.8% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LTRX
The strongest argument for LTRX centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.91 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SONY
The strongest argument for SONY centers on Free Cash Flow, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : LTRX
The primary concerns for LTRX are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SONY
The primary concerns for SONY are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LTRX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.68 — expect wider price swings.
SONY is growing revenue faster at 8.2% — sustainability is the question.
SONY generates stronger free cash flow (59.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SONY scores higher overall (59/100 vs 39/100). Both earn "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.
Lantronix Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Lantronix, Inc. provides Software as a Service (SaaS), hardware and engineering services for Edge Computing, Internet of Things (IoT) and Remote Environment Management (REM) in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific Japan. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California.
Visit Website →Sony Group Corp
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sony Group Corporation designs, develops, produces and sells electronic equipment, instruments and devices for the consumer, professional and industrial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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