Coherent Inc (COHR)vsVontier Corp (VNT)
COHR
Coherent Inc
$425.48
+2.96%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $77.84B
VNT
Vontier Corp
$30.08
-0.60%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Coherent Inc generates 114% more annual revenue ($6.60B vs $3.09B). VNT leads profitability with a 13.4% profit margin vs 7.1%. VNT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.87. VNT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
COHR
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
VNT
Strong Buy68
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
1.3% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
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 : VNT
The strongest argument for VNT centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.87 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : VNT
The primary concerns for VNT are Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.54 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COHR profiles as a growth stock while VNT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
COHR carries more volatility with a beta of 2.05 — expect wider price swings.
COHR is growing revenue faster at 20.5% — sustainability is the question.
VNT generates stronger free cash flow (25M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VNT scores higher overall (68/100 vs 56/100). 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.
Vontier Corp
TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS · USA
Vontier Corporation is dedicated to the research and development, manufacture, sale and distribution of equipment, components, software and critical technical services for manufacturing, repair and service in the mobility infrastructure industry worldwide. The company is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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