Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)vsVuzix Corp Cmn Stk (VUZI)
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$702.73
+2.02%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $50.17B
VUZI
Vuzix Corp Cmn Stk
$2.17
-3.56%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $180.45M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lumentum Holdings Inc generates 33419% more annual revenue ($2.11B vs $6.28M). LITE leads profitability with a 11.9% profit margin vs 0.0%. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
LITE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
VUZI
Avoid26
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-256.6%
Fair Value
$160.99
Current Price
$702.73
$541.74 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for VUZI.
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
Revenue surging 76.3% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 59.3x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
ROE of -89.7% — below average capital efficiency
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 : VUZI
The strongest argument for VUZI centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 76.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LITE
The primary concerns for LITE are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 204.3x 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 hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LITE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
VUZI is growing revenue faster at 76.3% — sustainability is the question.
LITE generates stronger free cash flow (51M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 26/100) and 65.5% revenue growth. 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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