Sonos Inc (SONO)vsXperi Corp (XPER)
SONO
Sonos Inc
$15.12
+3.35%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.72B
XPER
Xperi Corp
$5.88
+2.98%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $278.49M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sonos Inc generates 226% more annual revenue ($1.49B vs $456.84M). SONO leads profitability with a 3.8% profit margin vs -7.1%. XPER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
SONO
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
XPER
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-31.9%
Fair Value
$12.51
Current Price
$15.12
$2.61 premium
Margin of Safety
-48.1%
Fair Value
$3.72
Current Price
$5.88
$2.16 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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
3.8% margin — thin
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 2.7%
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -9.8% — below average capital efficiency
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 P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 3.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : XPER
The primary concerns for XPER are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
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 8.8% — sustainability is the question.
SONO generates stronger free cash flow (40M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
XPER scores higher overall (58/100 vs 48/100). 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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