Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)vsSandisk Corp (SNDK)
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$706.35
-8.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $50.43B
SNDK
Sandisk Corp
$709.71
-8.08%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $104.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sandisk Corp generates 324% more annual revenue ($8.93B vs $2.11B). LITE leads profitability with a 11.9% profit margin vs -11.7%. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
LITE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
SNDK
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-254.5%
Fair Value
$161.93
Current Price
$706.35
$544.42 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SNDK.
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
Strong operational efficiency at 35.5%
Revenue surging 61.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 618.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 59.6x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 10.3x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of -9.4% — below average capital efficiency
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 65.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.97 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SNDK
The strongest argument for SNDK centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 61.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 204.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SNDK
The primary concerns for SNDK are Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LITE profiles as a growth stock while SNDK is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 65.5% — sustainability is the question.
SNDK generates stronger free cash flow (980M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 49/100) 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.
Sandisk Corp
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Sandisk Corporation (Ticker: SNDK) is a U.S.-based technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells data storage products and solutions built on NAND flash memory technology, including solid-state drives (SSDs), embedded storage, memory cards, and USB flash drives for consumer, enterprise, and cloud computing markets.
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