CommScope Holding Co Inc (COMM)vsLumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)
COMM
CommScope Holding Co Inc
$19.58
+2.84%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.34B
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$777.17
-3.09%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $57.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CommScope Holding Co Inc generates 152% more annual revenue ($5.30B vs $2.11B). COMM leads profitability with a 17.6% profit margin vs 11.9%. LITE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
COMM
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
LITE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-146.0%
Fair Value
$7.96
Current Price
$19.58
$11.62 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
Revenue surging 50.6% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -18.4% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 53.8%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 65.5x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COMM
The strongest argument for COMM centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.6% and operating margin at 19.8%. Revenue growth of 50.6% 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 : COMM
The primary concerns for COMM are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
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
COMM carries more volatility with a beta of 2.40 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 65.5% — sustainability is the question.
COMM generates stronger free cash flow (135M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 56/100) and 65.5% 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.
CommScope Holding Co Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
CommScope Holding Company, Inc. provides infrastructure solutions for communications and entertainment networks. The company is headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina.
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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