Coinbase Global Inc (COIN)vsLumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)
COIN
Coinbase Global Inc
$181.10
+0.03%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $48.82B
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$777.17
-3.09%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $57.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Coinbase Global Inc generates 227% more annual revenue ($6.88B vs $2.11B). COIN leads profitability with a 18.3% profit margin vs 11.9%. COIN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.75. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
COIN
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
LITE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+26.4%
Fair Value
$208.26
Current Price
$181.10
$27.16 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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 3.1B 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
4.3% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 65.5x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COIN
The strongest argument for COIN centers on PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.3% and operating margin at 11.3%. PEG of 0.75 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : COIN
The primary concerns for COIN are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 40.7x 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
COIN profiles as a declining stock while LITE is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COIN carries more volatility with a beta of 3.71 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 65.5% — sustainability is the question.
COIN generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 60/100) and 65.5% revenue growth. COIN offers better value entry with a 26.4% 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.
Coinbase Global Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Coinbase Global, Inc. provides financial infrastructure and technology for the crypto economy. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
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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