Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)vsVuzix Corp Cmn Stk (VUZI)
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$732.82
+3.77%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $61.13B
VUZI
Vuzix Corp Cmn Stk
$2.26
-2.59%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $187.94M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lumentum Holdings Inc generates 40754% more annual revenue ($2.49B vs $6.09M). LITE leads profitability with a 17.7% profit margin vs 0.0%. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
LITE
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
VUZI
Avoid16
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LITE.
Margin of Safety
+40.2%
Fair Value
$4.13
Current Price
$2.26
$1.87 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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 21.8%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Trading at 17.7x book value
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
ROE of -90.3% — 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 : VUZI
The strongest argument for VUZI centers on Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are Price/Book, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 138.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : VUZI
The primary concerns for VUZI are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LITE profiles as a growth stock while VUZI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
VUZI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.75 — 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.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (74/100 vs 16/100), backed by strong 17.7% margins and 90.1% revenue growth. VUZI offers better value entry with a 40.2% margin of safety. 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.
Vuzix Corp Cmn Stk
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Vuzix Corporation designs, manufactures, markets and sells augmented reality (AR) computing and display devices for consumer and business markets in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in West Henrietta, New York.
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