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LITE vs. CIEN, CLS, COHR, FN, and GLW

Should you buy Lumentum stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Lumentum with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Lumentum include Ciena (CIEN), Celestica (CLS), Coherent (COHR), Fabrinet (FN), and Corning (GLW).

How does Lumentum compare to Ciena?

Lumentum (NASDAQ:LITE) and Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Lumentum currently has a consensus target price of $1,021.95, suggesting a potential upside of 23.44%. Ciena has a consensus target price of $530.56, suggesting a potential upside of 15.25%. Given Lumentum's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Lumentum is more favorable than Ciena.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lumentum
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.76
Ciena
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.65

In the previous week, Lumentum had 2 more articles in the media than Ciena. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for Lumentum and 30 mentions for Ciena. Lumentum's average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Ciena's score of 1.36 indicating that Lumentum is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lumentum
28 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ciena
24 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Lumentum has a net margin of 17.61% compared to Ciena's net margin of 7.87%. Lumentum's return on equity of 24.81% beat Ciena's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lumentum17.61% 24.81% 6.89%
Ciena 7.87%18.15%8.63%

Ciena has higher revenue and earnings than Lumentum. Lumentum is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ciena, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lumentum$1.65B39.16$25.90M$5.40153.32
Ciena$4.77B13.66$123.34M$3.00153.46

Lumentum has a beta of 1.47, meaning that its share price is 47% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ciena has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

94.1% of Lumentum shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.0% of Ciena shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Lumentum shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Ciena shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Lumentum beats Ciena on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lumentum compare to Celestica?

Celestica (NYSE:CLS) and Lumentum (NASDAQ:LITE) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation and dividends.

Lumentum has a net margin of 17.61% compared to Celestica's net margin of 6.95%. Celestica's return on equity of 36.91% beat Lumentum's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Celestica6.95% 36.91% 10.56%
Lumentum 17.61%24.81%6.89%

Celestica has higher revenue and earnings than Lumentum. Celestica is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lumentum, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Celestica$12.39B3.26$832.50M$8.2742.54
Lumentum$1.65B39.16$25.90M$5.40153.32

Celestica currently has a consensus target price of $427.42, suggesting a potential upside of 21.48%. Lumentum has a consensus target price of $1,021.95, suggesting a potential upside of 23.44%. Given Lumentum's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Lumentum is more favorable than Celestica.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Celestica
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.91
Lumentum
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.76

67.4% of Celestica shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.1% of Lumentum shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Celestica shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Lumentum shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Lumentum had 6 more articles in the media than Celestica. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for Lumentum and 26 mentions for Celestica. Lumentum's average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Celestica's score of 0.70 indicating that Lumentum is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Celestica
13 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Lumentum
28 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Celestica has a beta of 2.02, indicating that its stock price is 102% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lumentum has a beta of 1.47, indicating that its stock price is 47% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Celestica beats Lumentum on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lumentum compare to Coherent?

Lumentum (NASDAQ:LITE) and Coherent (NYSE:COHR) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk and institutional ownership.

Coherent has higher revenue and earnings than Lumentum. Lumentum is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Coherent, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lumentum$1.65B39.16$25.90M$5.40153.32
Coherent$5.81B12.85$49.36M$2.09182.65

In the previous week, Lumentum had 21 more articles in the media than Coherent. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for Lumentum and 11 mentions for Coherent. Lumentum's average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Coherent's score of 0.90 indicating that Lumentum is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lumentum
28 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Coherent
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Lumentum presently has a consensus price target of $1,021.95, suggesting a potential upside of 23.44%. Coherent has a consensus price target of $379.64, suggesting a potential downside of 0.55%. Given Lumentum's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Lumentum is more favorable than Coherent.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lumentum
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.76
Coherent
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.77

Lumentum has a net margin of 17.61% compared to Coherent's net margin of 7.10%. Lumentum's return on equity of 24.81% beat Coherent's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lumentum17.61% 24.81% 6.89%
Coherent 7.10%9.67%5.01%

Lumentum has a beta of 1.47, suggesting that its stock price is 47% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Coherent has a beta of 2.05, suggesting that its stock price is 105% more volatile than the broader market.

94.1% of Lumentum shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.3% of Coherent shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Lumentum shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Coherent shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Lumentum beats Coherent on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lumentum compare to Fabrinet?

Lumentum (NASDAQ:LITE) and Fabrinet (NYSE:FN) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and institutional ownership.

Lumentum has a net margin of 17.61% compared to Fabrinet's net margin of 9.94%. Lumentum's return on equity of 24.81% beat Fabrinet's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lumentum17.61% 24.81% 6.89%
Fabrinet 9.94%19.83%13.41%

94.1% of Lumentum shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.4% of Fabrinet shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Lumentum shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Fabrinet shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Lumentum presently has a consensus target price of $1,021.95, suggesting a potential upside of 23.44%. Fabrinet has a consensus target price of $661.75, suggesting a potential upside of 13.31%. Given Lumentum's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Lumentum is more favorable than Fabrinet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lumentum
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.76
Fabrinet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Lumentum has a beta of 1.47, suggesting that its stock price is 47% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fabrinet has a beta of 1.17, suggesting that its stock price is 17% more volatile than the broader market.

Fabrinet has higher revenue and earnings than Lumentum. Fabrinet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lumentum, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lumentum$1.65B39.16$25.90M$5.40153.32
Fabrinet$3.42B6.12$332.53M$11.6450.17

In the previous week, Lumentum had 31 more articles in the media than Fabrinet. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for Lumentum and 1 mentions for Fabrinet. Lumentum's average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Fabrinet's score of 0.25 indicating that Lumentum is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Lumentum Positive
Fabrinet Neutral

Summary

Lumentum beats Fabrinet on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Lumentum compare to Corning?

Lumentum (NASDAQ:LITE) and Corning (NYSE:GLW) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, risk, dividends, profitability and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Corning had 14 more articles in the media than Lumentum. MarketBeat recorded 46 mentions for Corning and 32 mentions for Lumentum. Lumentum's average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Corning's score of 1.32 indicating that Lumentum is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lumentum
28 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Corning
35 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Lumentum has a beta of 1.47, meaning that its share price is 47% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Corning has a beta of 1.15, meaning that its share price is 15% more volatile than the broader market.

94.1% of Lumentum shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.8% of Corning shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Lumentum shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Corning shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Corning has higher revenue and earnings than Lumentum. Corning is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lumentum, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lumentum$1.65B39.16$25.90M$5.40153.32
Corning$15.63B10.68$1.60B$2.0992.83

Lumentum has a net margin of 17.61% compared to Corning's net margin of 11.09%. Lumentum's return on equity of 24.81% beat Corning's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lumentum17.61% 24.81% 6.89%
Corning 11.09%19.45%7.76%

Lumentum currently has a consensus price target of $1,021.95, suggesting a potential upside of 23.44%. Corning has a consensus price target of $182.62, suggesting a potential downside of 5.88%. Given Lumentum's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lumentum is more favorable than Corning.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lumentum
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.76
Corning
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

Summary

Lumentum beats Corning on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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LITE vs. The Competition

MetricLumentumCommunications Components IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$69.55B$17.70B$39.41B$12.39B
Dividend YieldN/A2.18%3.27%5.83%
P/E Ratio153.3244.68163.2322.20
Price / Sales39.165.84625.42110.15
Price / Cash271.0360.2248.5354.51
Price / Book50.648.769.586.50
Net Income$25.90M-$6.80M$1.07B$336.88M
7 Day Performance-5.42%-2.78%-1.41%-0.22%
1 Month Performance-12.57%4.23%0.99%0.77%
1 Year Performance828.58%161.98%159.21%31.57%

Lumentum Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
LITE
Lumentum
4.3237 of 5 stars
$827.92
-7.4%
$1,021.95
+23.4%
+897.0%$69.55B$1.65B153.3210,562
CIEN
Ciena
4.4121 of 5 stars
$428.02
0.0%
$530.56
+24.0%
+516.8%$60.59B$4.77B142.679,080
CLS
Celestica
4.8705 of 5 stars
$372.97
+0.1%
$427.42
+14.6%
+178.3%$42.88B$12.39B45.1029,591
COHR
Coherent
3.6599 of 5 stars
$390.04
+0.1%
$379.64
-2.7%
+422.5%$76.31B$5.81B186.6230,216
FN
Fabrinet
4.037 of 5 stars
$574.48
+0.1%
$661.75
+15.2%
+132.4%$20.58B$3.42B49.3516,457

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