Sonos Inc (SONO)vsXperi Corp (XPER)
SONO
Sonos Inc
$15.08
-7.20%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.83B
XPER
Xperi Corp
$7.42
-4.38%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $385.69M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sonos Inc generates 226% more annual revenue ($1.46B vs $448.28M). SONO leads profitability with a 1.6% profit margin vs -10.2%. XPER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
SONO
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
XPER
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-34.6%
Fair Value
$12.26
Current Price
$15.08
$2.82 premium
Margin of Safety
-49.7%
Fair Value
$3.68
Current Price
$7.42
$3.74 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 87.5% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 380.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
1.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
0.2% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.9%
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SONO
The strongest argument for SONO centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : XPER
The strongest argument for XPER centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.08 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SONO
The primary concerns for SONO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 90.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : XPER
The primary concerns for XPER are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SONO profiles as a value stock while XPER is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
SONO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.94 — expect wider price swings.
SONO is growing revenue faster at 8.4% — sustainability is the question.
XPER generates stronger free cash flow (58M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
XPER scores higher overall (57/100 vs 45/100). Both earn "Buy" 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.
Xperi Corp
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Xperi Holding Corporation, is a global consumer and entertainment product / solution licensing company. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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