Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE)vsZebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc
$706.35
-8.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $50.43B
ZBRA
Zebra Technologies Corporation
$203.62
-1.25%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $10.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Zebra Technologies Corporation generates 156% more annual revenue ($5.40B vs $2.11B). LITE leads profitability with a 11.9% profit margin vs 7.8%. ZBRA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.44. LITE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
LITE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
ZBRA
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-254.5%
Fair Value
$161.93
Current Price
$706.35
$544.42 premium
Margin of Safety
-359.6%
Fair Value
$54.94
Current Price
$203.62
$148.68 premium
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 59.6x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Moderate valuation
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 55.8%
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 : ZBRA
The strongest argument for ZBRA centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 10.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.44 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : ZBRA
The primary concerns for ZBRA are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LITE profiles as a growth stock while ZBRA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ZBRA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.68 — expect wider price swings.
LITE is growing revenue faster at 65.5% — sustainability is the question.
ZBRA generates stronger free cash flow (327M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LITE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 63/100) and 65.5% 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.
Zebra Technologies Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Zebra Technologies Corporation is an American company that manufactures and sells marking, tracking, and computer printing technologies. Its products include thermal barcode label and receipt printers, RFID smart label printers/encoders/fixed & handheld readers/antennas, and card and kiosk printers that are used for barcode labeling, personal identification, and specialty printing, principally in the manufacturing, supply chain, retail, healthcare, and government sectors.
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