LSI Industries Inc (LYTS)vsTE Connectivity Ltd (TEL)
LYTS
LSI Industries Inc
$20.03
+2.25%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $753.80M
TEL
TE Connectivity Ltd
$211.96
+3.58%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $61.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TE Connectivity Ltd generates 2703% more annual revenue ($19.32B vs $689.40M). TEL leads profitability with a 15.6% profit margin vs 3.3%. LYTS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.40. TEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
LYTS
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
TEL
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 51.3% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 20.8%
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.1% — below average capital efficiency
3.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LYTS
The strongest argument for LYTS centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 51.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.40 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TEL
The strongest argument for TEL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.6% and operating margin at 20.8%. Revenue growth of 13.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LYTS
The primary concerns for LYTS are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 3.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TEL
The primary concerns for TEL are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LYTS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TEL is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TEL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
LYTS is growing revenue faster at 51.3% — sustainability is the question.
TEL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TEL scores higher overall (74/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 15.6% margins and 13.8% 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.
LSI Industries Inc
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
LSI Industries Inc. offers corporate image solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and Latin America. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
TE Connectivity Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
TE Connectivity is an American Swiss-domiciled technology company that designs and manufactures connectors and sensors for several industries, such as automotive, industrial equipment, data communication systems, aerospace, defense, medical, oil and gas, consumer electronics and energy.
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