Harmonic Inc (HLIT)vsVuzix Corp Cmn Stk (VUZI)
HLIT
Harmonic Inc
$14.61
+0.94%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.72B
VUZI
Vuzix Corp Cmn Stk
$4.23
+3.05%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $259.45M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Harmonic Inc generates 6423% more annual revenue ($397.34M vs $6.09M). VUZI leads profitability with a 0.0% profit margin vs -10.6%. HLIT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
HLIT
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
VUZI
Avoid16
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for HLIT.
Margin of Safety
+40.5%
Fair Value
$4.15
Current Price
$4.23
$0.08 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 43.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 31.9% YoY
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
Trading at 14.1x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
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 : VUZI
The strongest argument for VUZI centers on 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 : VUZI
The primary concerns for VUZI are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HLIT profiles as a hypergrowth stock while VUZI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
VUZI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.69 — expect wider price swings.
HLIT is growing revenue faster at 43.4% — sustainability is the question.
HLIT generates stronger free cash flow (30M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HLIT scores higher overall (54/100 vs 16/100) and 43.4% revenue growth. VUZI offers better value entry with a 40.5% margin of safety. 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.
Visit Website →Vuzix Corp Cmn Stk
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Vuzix Corporation designs, manufactures, markets and sells augmented reality (AR) computing and display devices for consumer and business markets in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in West Henrietta, New York.
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