Broadcom Inc (AVGO)vsnLIGHT Inc (LASR)
AVGO
Broadcom Inc
$361.99
+0.32%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.73T
LASR
nLIGHT Inc
$40.37
+2.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Broadcom Inc generates 28579% more annual revenue ($89.10B vs $310.70M). AVGO leads profitability with a 42.9% profit margin vs -4.0%. AVGO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.36. AVGO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
AVGO
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
LASR
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 38 in profit
Keeps 43 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 54.3%
Revenue surging 85.5% year-over-year
Revenue surging 33.8% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Trading at 17.3x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of -4.6% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AVGO
The strongest argument for AVGO centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 42.9% and operating margin at 54.3%. Revenue growth of 85.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LASR
The strongest argument for LASR centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 33.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AVGO
The primary concerns for AVGO are Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 46.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LASR
The primary concerns for LASR are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AVGO profiles as a growth stock while LASR is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LASR carries more volatility with a beta of 2.30 — expect wider price swings.
AVGO is growing revenue faster at 85.5% — sustainability is the question.
AVGO generates stronger free cash flow (13.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AVGO scores higher overall (80/100 vs 38/100), backed by strong 42.9% margins and 85.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Broadcom Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Broadcom Inc. is an American designer, developer, manufacturer and global supplier of a wide range of semiconductor and infrastructure software products. Broadcom's product offerings serve the data center, networking, software, broadband, wireless, and storage and industrial markets.
Visit Website →nLIGHT Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
nLIGHT, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and sells fiber and semiconductor lasers for industrial, microfabrication, aerospace and defense applications. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.
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