Salesforce.com Inc (CRM)vsLumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)
CRM
Salesforce.com Inc
$181.82
-2.43%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $152.44B
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$903.80
+1.26%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $69.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Salesforce.com Inc generates 1569% more annual revenue ($41.52B vs $2.49B). CRM leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 17.7%. LITE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.63. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
CRM
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
LITE
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+74.9%
Fair Value
$743.47
Current Price
$181.82
$561.65 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LITE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.3B in free cash flow
Revenue surging 90.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 71.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 21.8%
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 76.2x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CRM
The strongest argument for CRM centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 19.2%. Revenue growth of 12.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LITE
The strongest argument for LITE centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.7% and operating margin at 21.8%. Revenue growth of 90.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CRM
The primary concerns for CRM are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 156.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRM profiles as a mature stock while LITE is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LITE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.53 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 90.1% — sustainability is the question.
CRM generates stronger free cash flow (5.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (74/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 17.7% margins and 90.1% revenue growth. CRM offers better value entry with a 74.9% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Salesforce.com Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Salesforce.com, Inc. is an American cloud-based software company headquartered in San Francisco, California. It provides customer relationship management (CRM) service and also provides a complementary suite of enterprise applications focused on customer service, marketing automation, analytics, and application development.
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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