Harmonic Inc (HLIT)vsLumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)
HLIT
Harmonic Inc
$12.00
+3.09%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.27B
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$927.03
-0.93%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $83.93B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lumentum Holdings Inc generates 579% more annual revenue ($3.01B vs $443.88M). HLIT leads profitability with a -10.6% profit margin vs -230.1%. LITE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.63. HLIT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
HLIT
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
LITE
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-56.5%
Fair Value
$7.44
Current Price
$12.00
$4.56 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LITE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 53.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 31.9% YoY
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -11.8% — below average capital efficiency
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 : HLIT
The strongest argument for HLIT centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 53.5% 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 : HLIT
The primary concerns for HLIT are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 48.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
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 (287M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HLIT scores higher overall (59/100 vs 57/100) and 53.5% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Harmonic Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Harmonic Inc. provides global video delivery software, products, system solutions and services. The company is headquartered in San Jose, 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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