Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)vsMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR (MUFG)
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$777.17
-3.09%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $57.26B
MUFG
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR
$16.96
+1.44%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $188.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR generates 277695% more annual revenue ($5.85T vs $2.11B). MUFG leads profitability with a 22.8% profit margin vs 11.9%. LITE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. MUFG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
LITE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
MUFG
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-255.6%
Fair Value
$161.46
Current Price
$777.17
$615.71 premium
Margin of Safety
+14.8%
Fair Value
$21.96
Current Price
$16.96
$5.00 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 71.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 34.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 65.5x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 6.1% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LITE
The strongest argument for LITE centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 65.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.97 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MUFG
The strongest argument for MUFG centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.8% and operating margin at 34.8%. Revenue growth of 11.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 232.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : MUFG
The primary concerns for MUFG are Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.77 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LITE profiles as a growth stock while MUFG is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
LITE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 65.5% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MUFG scores higher overall (72/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 22.8% margins and 11.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
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.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., a banking holding company, offers financial services in Japan, the United States, and Asia / Oceania. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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