Franklin Wireless Corp (FKWL)vsLumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)
FKWL
Franklin Wireless Corp
$2.11
-5.38%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $25.81M
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$538.59
+5.67%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $76.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lumentum Holdings Inc generates 8154% more annual revenue ($3.01B vs $36.51M). FKWL leads profitability with a -13.0% profit margin vs -230.1%. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
FKWL
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
LITE
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 133.3% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 21.2% year-over-year
Revenue surging 109.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 71.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 28.0%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -2.2% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 10.3x book value
ROE of -143.9% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FKWL
The strongest argument for FKWL centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 21.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LITE
The strongest argument for LITE centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 109.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.63 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FKWL
The primary concerns for FKWL are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FKWL profiles as a growth stock while LITE is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LITE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.54 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 109.3% — sustainability is the question.
LITE generates stronger free cash flow (38M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (57/100 vs 48/100) and 109.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Franklin Wireless Corp
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Franklin Wireless Corp. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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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