Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)vsRLX Technology Inc (RLX)
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$903.80
+1.26%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $69.44B
RLX
RLX Technology Inc
$2.10
-1.87%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $2.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
RLX Technology Inc generates 45% more annual revenue ($3.62B vs $2.49B). RLX leads profitability with a 25.5% profit margin vs 17.7%. RLX trades at a lower P/E of 21.4x. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
LITE
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
RLX
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LITE.
Margin of Safety
+60.3%
Fair Value
$6.14
Current Price
$2.10
$4.04 discount
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
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 21.8%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 46.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 81.7% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 76.2x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
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 : RLX
The strongest argument for RLX centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.5% and operating margin at 11.0%. Revenue growth of 46.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 156.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : RLX
The primary concerns for RLX are Return on Equity.
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 (204M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (74/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 17.7% margins and 90.1% revenue growth. RLX offers better value entry with a 60.3% margin of safety. 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.
RLX Technology Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · China
RLX Technology Inc., researches, develops, manufactures, distributes and sells e-vapor products in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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