Harmonic Inc (HLIT)vsNokia Corp ADR (NOK)
HLIT
Harmonic Inc
$14.61
+2.89%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.72B
NOK
Nokia Corp ADR
$14.38
+5.04%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $94.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nokia Corp ADR generates 4932% more annual revenue ($20.00B vs $397.34M). NOK leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs -10.6%. NOK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.55. HLIT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
HLIT
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
NOK
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 43.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 31.9% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.4% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HLIT
The strongest argument for HLIT centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 43.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : NOK
The strongest argument for NOK centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : HLIT
The primary concerns for HLIT are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 197.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : NOK
The primary concerns for NOK are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 105.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HLIT profiles as a hypergrowth stock while NOK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HLIT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
HLIT is growing revenue faster at 43.4% — sustainability is the question.
NOK generates stronger free cash flow (629M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HLIT scores higher overall (54/100 vs 33/100) and 43.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
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TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Nokia Corporation offers fixed and mobile network solutions globally. The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.
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