Sonos Inc (SONO)vsSTMicroelectronics NV ADR (STM)
SONO
Sonos Inc
$14.67
+1.31%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.77B
STM
STMicroelectronics NV ADR
$55.14
+4.69%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $46.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
STMicroelectronics NV ADR generates 761% more annual revenue ($12.38B vs $1.44B). STM leads profitability with a 1.2% profit margin vs -1.2%. STM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 45/100 (D+).
SONO
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
STM
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+42.1%
Fair Value
$28.49
Current Price
$14.67
$13.82 discount
Margin of Safety
-32.3%
Fair Value
$26.42
Current Price
$55.14
$28.72 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 87.5% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -3.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 0.9%
Currently unprofitable
ROE of 0.9% — below average capital efficiency
1.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.4%
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SONO
The strongest argument for SONO centers on EPS Growth.
Bull Case : STM
The strongest argument for STM centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 23.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.52 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SONO
The primary concerns for SONO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : STM
The primary concerns for STM are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 329.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SONO profiles as a turnaround stock while STM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SONO carries more volatility with a beta of 2.00 — expect wider price swings.
STM is growing revenue faster at 23.0% — sustainability is the question.
SONO generates stronger free cash flow (157M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
STM scores higher overall (45/100 vs 42/100) and 23.0% revenue growth. SONO offers better value entry with a 42.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Sonos Inc
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sonos, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells multi-room audio products in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California.
STMicroelectronics NV ADR
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
STMicroelectronics NV designs, develops, manufactures and markets semiconductor products in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
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