Sonos Inc (SONO)vsSensata Technologies Holding NV (ST)
SONO
Sonos Inc
$14.76
+5.35%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.79B
ST
Sensata Technologies Holding NV
$45.75
+6.84%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $6.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sensata Technologies Holding NV generates 159% more annual revenue ($3.73B vs $1.44B). ST leads profitability with a 1.3% profit margin vs -1.2%. ST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
SONO
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
ST
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+42.0%
Fair Value
$28.47
Current Price
$14.76
$13.71 discount
Margin of Safety
+41.6%
Fair Value
$63.72
Current Price
$45.75
$17.97 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 87.5% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 25.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -3.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 0.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
2.6% revenue growth
ROE of 1.7% — below average capital efficiency
1.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SONO
The strongest argument for SONO centers on EPS Growth.
Bull Case : ST
The strongest argument for ST centers on PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. PEG of 0.25 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SONO
The primary concerns for SONO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : ST
The primary concerns for ST are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 127.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SONO profiles as a turnaround stock while ST is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SONO carries more volatility with a beta of 2.00 — expect wider price swings.
ST is growing revenue faster at 2.6% — sustainability is the question.
ST generates stronger free cash flow (105M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ST scores higher overall (59/100 vs 42/100). SONO offers better value entry with a 42.0% margin of safety. 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.
Sonos Inc
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sonos, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells multi-room audio products in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California.
Sensata Technologies Holding NV
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Sensata Technologies Holding plc, develops, manufactures and sells sensors, sensor-based solutions, controls and other products in America, Europe, Asia and internationally. The company is headquartered in Attleboro, Massachusetts.
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