Clearfield Inc (CLFD)vsLumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)
CLFD
Clearfield Inc
$40.04
-10.00%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $604.60M
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$945.08
+3.59%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $80.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lumentum Holdings Inc generates 1575% more annual revenue ($2.49B vs $148.55M). LITE leads profitability with a 17.7% profit margin vs -5.8%. LITE trades at a lower P/E of 181.8x. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
CLFD
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
LITE
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-29.4%
Fair Value
$24.29
Current Price
$40.04
$15.75 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LITE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 90.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 71.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 21.8%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -3.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 15.3%
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 79.7x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CLFD
The strongest argument for CLFD centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bull Case : LITE
The strongest argument for LITE centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.7% and operating margin at 21.8%. Revenue growth of 90.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CLFD
The primary concerns for CLFD are Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. A P/E of 193.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 181.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLFD profiles as a turnaround stock while LITE is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CLFD carries more volatility with a beta of 2.09 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 90.1% — sustainability is the question.
LITE generates stronger free cash flow (79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (74/100 vs 23/100), backed by strong 17.7% margins and 90.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Clearfield Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Clearfield, Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells standard and custom passive connectivity products to OEM, enterprise and fiber-to-facility markets in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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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