Coherent Inc (COHR)vsKeysight Technologies Inc (KEYS)
COHR
Coherent Inc
$421.82
+2.83%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $77.84B
KEYS
Keysight Technologies Inc
$329.83
-3.87%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $61.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Coherent Inc generates 8% more annual revenue ($6.60B vs $6.09B). KEYS leads profitability with a 17.3% profit margin vs 7.1%. COHR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. KEYS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
COHR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
KEYS
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 73.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 20.5% year-over-year
Revenue surging 31.5% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 35.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 4.4% — below average capital efficiency
7.1% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.9x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COHR
The strongest argument for COHR centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 20.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : KEYS
The strongest argument for KEYS centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.3% and operating margin at 18.8%. Revenue growth of 31.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COHR
The primary concerns for COHR are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 188.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : KEYS
The primary concerns for KEYS are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 57.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COHR carries more volatility with a beta of 2.05 — expect wider price swings.
KEYS is growing revenue faster at 31.5% — sustainability is the question.
KEYS generates stronger free cash flow (472M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
KEYS scores higher overall (66/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 17.3% margins and 31.5% revenue growth. 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.
Coherent Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Coherent, Inc. provides lasers, laser-based technologies, and laser-based system solutions for a variety of scientific, commercial, and industrial research applications. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Keysight Technologies Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Keysight Technologies, or Keysight, is an American company that manufactures electronics test and measurement equipment and software.
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