Elevance Health Inc (ELV)vsLumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)
ELV
Elevance Health Inc
$415.53
-0.71%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $87.28B
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$945.08
-2.30%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $74.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Elevance Health Inc generates 7954% more annual revenue ($200.42B vs $2.49B). LITE leads profitability with a 17.7% profit margin vs 2.6%. LITE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.63. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
ELV
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
LITE
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+4.5%
Fair Value
$416.35
Current Price
$415.53
$0.82 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LITE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B in free cash flow
Revenue surging 90.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 71.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 21.8%
Areas to Watch
2.6% revenue growth
2.6% margin — thin
Earnings declined 16.8%
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 79.7x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ELV
The strongest argument for ELV centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.47 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. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.7% and operating margin at 21.8%. Revenue growth of 90.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ELV
The primary concerns for ELV are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 169.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ELV profiles as a value stock while LITE is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LITE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.48 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 90.1% — sustainability is the question.
ELV generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (74/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 17.7% margins and 90.1% 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.
Elevance Health Inc
HEALTHCARE · HEALTHCARE PLANS · USA
Elevance Health Inc. is a health benefits company. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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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