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LUMENTUM HOLDINGS INC (LITE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LITE - US55024U1097 - Common Stock

149.46 USD
+7.55 (+5.32%)
Last: 9/5/2025, 8:27:16 PM
148.5 USD
-0.96 (-0.64%)
After Hours: 9/5/2025, 8:27:16 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall LITE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated LITE against 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. The financial health of LITE is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. LITE is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LITE had positive earnings in the past year.
LITE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LITE reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years LITE had a positive operating cash flow.
LITE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLITE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of LITE (0.61%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LITE's Return On Equity of 2.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LITE outperforms 60.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.61%
ROE 2.28%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-5.38%
ROA(5y)-0.03%
ROE(3y)-21.5%
ROE(5y)-6.75%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LITE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLITE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 1.57%, LITE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LITE has declined.
LITE has a Gross Margin of 27.96%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LITE underperforms 79.17% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LITE has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 1.57%
GM 27.96%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-48.63%
PM growth 5Y-27.88%
GM growth 3Y-15.32%
GM growth 5Y-6.31%
LITE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLITE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LITE does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for LITE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
LITE has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
LITE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
LITE Yearly Shares OutstandingLITE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
LITE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLITE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.36 indicates that LITE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LITE has a Altman-Z score of 2.36. This is in the better half of the industry: LITE outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
LITE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.26. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
LITE has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.26) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.26
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.36
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.86%
LITE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLITE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

LITE has a Current Ratio of 4.37. This indicates that LITE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LITE's Current ratio of 4.37 is amongst the best of the industry. LITE outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.18 indicates that LITE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LITE has a better Quick ratio (3.18) than 85.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.37
Quick Ratio 3.18
LITE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLITE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 100.98% over the past year.
The earnings per share for LITE have been decreasing by -17.64% on average. This is quite bad
LITE shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 21.03%.
LITE shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.40% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)100.98%
EPS 3Y-30.28%
EPS 5Y-17.64%
EPS Q2Q%1366.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.03%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.33%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.4%
Sales Q2Q%55.92%

3.2 Future

LITE is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 53.83% yearly.
LITE is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 23.87% yearly.
EPS Next Y140.78%
EPS Next 2Y80.44%
EPS Next 3Y53.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year40.76%
Revenue Next 2Y29.46%
Revenue Next 3Y23.87%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
LITE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLITE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B
LITE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLITE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 72.91, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LITE.
LITE's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.06, LITE is valued quite expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.28 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LITE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LITE is on the same level as its industry peers.
LITE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 22.69.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 72.91
Fwd PE 30.28
LITE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLITE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LITE indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LITE is more expensive than 60.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 182.74
LITE Per share dataLITE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

LITE's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LITE's earnings are expected to grow with 53.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y80.44%
EPS Next 3Y53.83%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LITE does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

LUMENTUM HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:LITE (9/5/2025, 8:27:16 PM)

After market: 148.5 -0.96 (-0.64%)

149.46

+7.55 (+5.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)08-12 2025-08-12/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Inst Owners119.6%
Inst Owner Change3.73%
Ins Owners0.54%
Ins Owner Change0.15%
Market Cap10.45B
Analysts81.6
Price Target141.3 (-5.46%)
Short Float %16%
Short Ratio4.11
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.62%
Min EPS beat(2)7.73%
Max EPS beat(2)11.51%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)19.06%
Min EPS beat(4)7.73%
Max EPS beat(4)41.98%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)24.76%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)17.78%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)14.93%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.05%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.88%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.64%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.1%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.43%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.62%
PT rev (1m)45.72%
PT rev (3m)63.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)17.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)30.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)17.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)24.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)10.28%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 72.91
Fwd PE 30.28
P/S 6.35
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 82.72
P/B 9.21
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 182.74
EPS(TTM)2.05
EY1.37%
EPS(NY)4.94
Fwd EY3.3%
FCF(TTM)-1.5
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.81
OCFY1.21%
SpS23.53
BVpS16.23
TBVpS-5.6
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.61%
ROE 2.28%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 1.57%
GM 27.96%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-5.38%
ROA(5y)-0.03%
ROE(3y)-21.5%
ROE(5y)-6.75%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-48.63%
PM growth 5Y-27.88%
GM growth 3Y-15.32%
GM growth 5Y-6.31%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.26
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 39.73
Cap/Depr 89.99%
Cap/Sales 14.04%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 195.81%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 4.37
Quick Ratio 3.18
Altman-Z 2.36
F-Score7
WACC8.86%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)62.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)59.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.46%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.43%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)100.98%
EPS 3Y-30.28%
EPS 5Y-17.64%
EPS Q2Q%1366.67%
EPS Next Y140.78%
EPS Next 2Y80.44%
EPS Next 3Y53.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.03%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.33%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.4%
Sales Q2Q%55.92%
Revenue Next Year40.76%
Revenue Next 2Y29.46%
Revenue Next 3Y23.87%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y46.82%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year227.02%
EBIT Next 3Y81%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y6.77%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y411.34%
OCF growth 3Y-34.97%
OCF growth 5Y-24.77%