Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) — Stock Score Summary

Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 48/100 based on Quality (50/100), Value (10/100), and Momentum (74/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Lumentum Holdings, in optical and photonics products, could theoretically benefit from 'Automation & AI Efficiency' through demand for AI infrastructure. However, its significant exposure to the cyclical telecom sector (often a larger revenue driver) and lack of specific details on its asymmetric AI advantage makes this a less clear macro play. It lacks the strong, unpriced tailwind required for high conviction.

Lumentum Holdings designs and manufactures optical and photonic products for diverse applications, including optical communications and commercial lasers. Its competitive moat stems from proprietary technology in high-performance optical components and subsystems, strong R&D, and deep relationships with key customers in cloud, telecom, and consumer electronics. Lumentum is a key enabling technology provider for global optical communication infrastructure and various laser-based applications.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$946.90
Market Cap$73.7B
P/E (TTM)156.16
P/E (Forward)49.17
Price/Book75.07
Return on Equity22.8%
Return on Invested Capital-3.9%
Debt/Equity111.44
Gross Margin40.8%
Operating Margin21.8%
Revenue Growth90.1%
Free Cash Flow$93M

Lumentum Holdings Inc. operates in the Communication Equipment industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lumentum Holdings Inc.’s (LITE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) is 48/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (50), Value (10), and Momentum (74) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Lumentum Holdings Inc. have an economic moat?
Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) has a Quality factor score of 50/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Lumentum Holdings Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 48/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Lumentum Holdings Inc. in?
Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Communication Equipment industry (United States).