Coca-Cola European Partners PLC (CCEP)vsLumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)
CCEP
Coca-Cola European Partners PLC
$93.23
+1.06%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $41.69B
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$777.17
-3.09%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $57.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Coca-Cola European Partners PLC generates 893% more annual revenue ($20.90B vs $2.11B). LITE leads profitability with a 11.9% profit margin vs 9.3%. LITE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
CCEP
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
LITE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+57.7%
Fair Value
$230.72
Current Price
$93.23
$137.49 discount
Margin of Safety
-255.6%
Fair Value
$161.46
Current Price
$777.17
$615.71 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 68.3% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
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
0.2% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 65.5x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CCEP
The strongest argument for CCEP centers on EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
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 : CCEP
The primary concerns for CCEP are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CCEP profiles as a value stock while LITE is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LITE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 65.5% — sustainability is the question.
CCEP generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 59/100) and 65.5% revenue growth. CCEP offers better value entry with a 57.7% margin of safety. 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.
Coca-Cola European Partners PLC
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC · USA
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC produces, distributes and sells a variety of ready-to-drink non-alcoholic beverages. The company is headquartered in Uxbridge, the United Kingdom.
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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