Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)vsSilicom (SILC)
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$927.03
-0.93%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $83.93B
SILC
Silicom
$42.25
+4.39%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $234.91M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lumentum Holdings Inc generates 3896% more annual revenue ($3.01B vs $75.43M). SILC leads profitability with a -13.0% profit margin vs -230.1%. LITE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.63. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
LITE
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
SILC
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LITE.
Margin of Safety
+39.5%
Fair Value
$31.60
Current Price
$42.25
$10.65 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 109.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 71.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 28.0%
Revenue surging 58.5% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 17.7x book value
ROE of -149.3% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -9.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 79.6%
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LITE
The strongest argument for LITE centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 109.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.63 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SILC
The strongest argument for SILC centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 58.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.41 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SILC
The primary concerns for SILC are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SILC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.57 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 109.3% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (57/100 vs 40/100) and 109.3% revenue growth. SILC offers better value entry with a 39.5% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
Silicom
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Silicom Ltd. designs, manufactures, markets and supports network and data infrastructure solutions for a variety of servers, server-based systems, and communications devices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Kfar Sava, Israel.
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