GoPro Inc (GPRO)vsLumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)
GPRO
GoPro Inc
$1.38
-1.43%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $226.94M
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$927.03
-0.93%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $83.93B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lumentum Holdings Inc generates 430% more annual revenue ($3.01B vs $568.59M). GPRO leads profitability with a -28.5% profit margin vs -230.1%. LITE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.63. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
GPRO
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
LITE
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
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 -236.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 31.3%
Trading at 17.7x book value
ROE of -149.3% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GPRO
The strongest argument for GPRO centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.73 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 109.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.63 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GPRO
The primary concerns for GPRO 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
GPRO profiles as a turnaround stock while LITE is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GPRO carries more volatility with a beta of 2.44 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 109.3% — sustainability is the question.
LITE generates stronger free cash flow (287M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (57/100 vs 37/100) 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.
GoPro Inc
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
GoPro, Inc. develops and sells mountable and portable cameras, drones, and accessories in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, California.
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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