Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)vsNokia Corp ADR (NOK)
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$700.81
+7.89%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $44.61B
NOK
Nokia Corp ADR
$8.36
-2.22%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $48.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nokia Corp ADR generates 845% more annual revenue ($19.89B vs $2.11B). LITE leads profitability with a 11.9% profit margin vs 3.3%. NOK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.88. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
LITE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
NOK
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-256.6%
Fair Value
$160.99
Current Price
$700.81
$539.82 premium
Margin of Safety
-734.1%
Fair Value
$0.88
Current Price
$8.36
$7.48 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 71.1% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 59.1x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
2.4% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 3.0% — below average capital efficiency
3.3% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LITE
The strongest argument for LITE centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 65.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.97 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NOK
The strongest argument for NOK centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.88 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 181.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : NOK
The primary concerns for NOK are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. A P/E of 66.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LITE profiles as a growth stock while NOK is a value 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.
NOK generates stronger free cash flow (225M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 44/100) and 65.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Nokia Corp ADR
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Nokia Corporation offers fixed and mobile network solutions globally. The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.
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