Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)vsTrane Technologies plc (TT)
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$945.08
-2.30%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $74.47B
TT
Trane Technologies plc
$463.76
+2.30%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $104.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Trane Technologies plc generates 768% more annual revenue ($21.60B vs $2.49B). LITE leads profitability with a 17.7% profit margin vs 13.4%. LITE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.63. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
LITE
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
TT
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
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%
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 79.7x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.9x book value
Earnings declined 2.1%
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 : TT
The strongest argument for TT centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 169.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TT
The primary concerns for TT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LITE profiles as a growth stock while TT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LITE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.48 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 90.1% — sustainability is the question.
TT generates stronger free cash flow (542M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (74/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 17.7% margins and 90.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Trane Technologies plc
INDUSTRIALS · BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT · USA
Trane Technologies plc is an American Irish domiciled diversified industrial manufacturing company. It is headquartered near Dublin, Ireland.
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