Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)vsOptical Cable Corporation (OCC)
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$945.08
+3.87%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $80.07B
OCC
Optical Cable Corporation
$14.13
+0.78%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $185.46M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lumentum Holdings Inc generates 3074% more annual revenue ($2.49B vs $78.39M). LITE leads profitability with a 17.7% profit margin vs 1.3%. OCC trades at a lower P/E of 175.1x. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
LITE
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
OCC
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 90.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 71.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 21.8%
Revenue surging 26.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 79.7x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
1.3% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LITE
The strongest argument for LITE centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.7% and operating margin at 21.8%. Revenue growth of 90.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : OCC
The strongest argument for OCC centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 26.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 181.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : OCC
The primary concerns for OCC are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. A P/E of 175.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LITE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.53 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 90.1% — sustainability is the question.
LITE generates stronger free cash flow (79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (74/100 vs 32/100), backed by strong 17.7% margins and 90.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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.
Optical Cable Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Optical Cable Corporation manufactures and sells fiber optic and copper data communications cabling and connectivity solutions primarily for the enterprise market in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia.
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