Harmonic Inc (HLIT)vsSony Group Corp (SONY)
HLIT
Harmonic Inc
$12.00
+3.09%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.27B
SONY
Sony Group Corp
$23.90
+1.62%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $143.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sony Group Corp generates 2860056% more annual revenue ($12.70T vs $443.88M). SONY leads profitability with a -1.8% profit margin vs -10.6%. SONY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.67. SONY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
HLIT
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
SONY
Buy59
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 SONY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 53.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 31.9% YoY
Generating 59.6B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 47.6% YoY
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
ROE of -2.9% — below average capital efficiency
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 : SONY
The strongest argument for SONY centers on Free Cash Flow, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
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 : SONY
The primary concerns for SONY are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HLIT profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SONY is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
HLIT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
HLIT is growing revenue faster at 53.5% — sustainability is the question.
SONY generates stronger free cash flow (59.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HLIT scores higher overall (59/100 vs 59/100) 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 →Sony Group Corp
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sony Group Corporation designs, develops, produces and sells electronic equipment, instruments and devices for the consumer, professional and industrial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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