Clearfield Inc (CLFD)vsLumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)
CLFD
Clearfield Inc
$29.49
+1.10%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $384.52M
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$777.17
-3.09%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $57.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lumentum Holdings Inc generates 1260% more annual revenue ($2.11B vs $154.78M). LITE leads profitability with a 11.9% profit margin vs -4.4%. CLFD trades at a lower P/E of 61.7x. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
CLFD
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
LITE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-927.5%
Fair Value
$3.06
Current Price
$29.49
$26.43 premium
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.6% revenue growth
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.5% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 85.5%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 65.5x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CLFD
The strongest argument for CLFD centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.6% 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 : CLFD
The primary concerns for CLFD are Market Cap, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 61.7x 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 232.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLFD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.97 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 65.5% — sustainability is the question.
LITE generates stronger free cash flow (51M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 34/100) and 65.5% 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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