Arista Networks (ANET)vsLumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)
ANET
Arista Networks
$131.22
-3.70%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $165.24B
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$706.35
-8.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $50.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Arista Networks generates 328% more annual revenue ($9.01B vs $2.11B). ANET leads profitability with a 39.0% 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-).
ANET
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
LITE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-28.9%
Fair Value
$103.11
Current Price
$131.22
$28.11 premium
Margin of Safety
-254.5%
Fair Value
$161.93
Current Price
$706.35
$544.42 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 41.5%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 28.9% year-over-year
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
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 13.3x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 59.6x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ANET
The strongest argument for ANET centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.0% and operating margin at 41.5%. Revenue growth of 28.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull 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.
Bear Case : ANET
The primary concerns for ANET are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 47.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 204.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ANET carries more volatility with a beta of 1.46 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 65.5% — sustainability is the question.
ANET generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor COMPUTER HARDWARE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ANET scores higher overall (69/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 39.0% margins and 28.9% 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.
Arista Networks
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Arista Networks (formerly Arastra) is an American computer networking company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company designs and sells multilayer network switches to deliver software-defined networking (SDN) solutions for large datacenter, cloud computing, high-performance computing, and high-frequency trading environments.
Visit Website →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.
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