Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)vsVuzix Corp Cmn Stk (VUZI)
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$930.91
+2.53%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $83.93B
VUZI
Vuzix Corp Cmn Stk
$3.04
+10.55%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $232.14M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lumentum Holdings Inc generates 50909% more annual revenue ($3.01B vs $5.91M). VUZI leads profitability with a 0.0% profit margin vs -230.1%. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
LITE
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
VUZI
Avoid16
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LITE.
Margin of Safety
+36.7%
Fair Value
$3.90
Current Price
$3.04
$0.86 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%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Trading at 17.8x book value
ROE of -149.3% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Trading at 10.5x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
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 : VUZI
The strongest argument for VUZI centers on Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : VUZI
The primary concerns for VUZI are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LITE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while VUZI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
VUZI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.82 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 109.3% — sustainability is the question.
LITE generates stronger free cash flow (287M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (57/100 vs 16/100) and 109.3% revenue growth. VUZI offers better value entry with a 36.7% margin of safety. Both earn "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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