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LUMENTUM HOLDINGS INC (LITE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:LITE - US55024U1097 - Common Stock

158.06 USD
-4.89 (-3%)
Last: 10/22/2025, 8:00:02 PM
157.8 USD
-0.26 (-0.16%)
After Hours: 10/22/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

LITE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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 shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LITE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LITE had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years LITE reported negative net income over the last 5 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

LITE has a Return On Assets of 0.61%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LITE outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 2.28%, LITE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.42% of the companies in the same industry.
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

The Profit Margin of LITE (1.57%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LITE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LITE has a worse Gross Margin (27.96%) than 79.17% of its industry peers.
LITE's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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.
LITE has more shares outstanding than it did 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 2.58 indicates that LITE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LITE has a Altman-Z score (2.58) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.26 is on the high side and indicates that LITE has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.26, LITE is doing worse than 89.58% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.26
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.58
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.28%
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 has a Current ratio of 4.37. This is amongst the best in 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.
Measured over the past years, LITE shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -17.64% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 21.03% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, LITE shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.40% on average per year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, LITE will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 53.83% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LITE will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 23.87% on average per year.
EPS Next Y142.69%
EPS Next 2Y80.54%
EPS Next 3Y53.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year40.76%
Revenue Next 2Y29.77%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 77.10 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LITE.
LITE's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.57, LITE is valued quite expensively.
LITE is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.77.
LITE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LITE to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.09), we can say LITE is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 77.1
Fwd PE 31.77
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 199.91
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.
LITE's earnings are expected to grow with 53.83% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y80.54%
EPS Next 3Y53.83%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for LITE!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

LUMENTUM HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:LITE (10/22/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 157.8 -0.26 (-0.16%)

158.06

-4.89 (-3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)08-12 2025-08-12/amc
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Inst Owners120.82%
Inst Owner Change-0.12%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change0.15%
Market Cap11.21B
Revenue(TTM)1.65B
Net Income(TTM)25.90M
Analysts81.6
Price Target147.6 (-6.62%)
Short Float %14.91%
Short Ratio2.95
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)3.14%
PT rev (3m)52.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)18.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 77.1
Fwd PE 31.77
P/S 6.81
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 88.74
P/B 9.88
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 199.91
EPS(TTM)2.05
EY1.3%
EPS(NY)4.98
Fwd EY3.15%
FCF(TTM)-1.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.78
OCFY1.13%
SpS23.2
BVpS16
TBVpS-5.52
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number27.17
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 2.58
F-Score7
WACC8.28%
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 Y142.69%
EPS Next 2Y80.54%
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 2Y29.77%
Revenue Next 3Y23.87%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y46.82%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year285.8%
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%