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The historical data trend for Lumentum Holdings's FCF Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
XSWX:LITE1 vs HPE, CIEN, MSI: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Lumentum Holdings's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Lumentum Holdings FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Lumentum Holdings's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lumentum Holdings's FCF Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Lumentum Holdings (XSWX:LITE1) has a FCF Margin % of 19.50% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Lumentum Holdings and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 10.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Lumentum Holdings ranks #467 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Lumentum Holdings' FCF Margin % too high?
Lumentum Holdings' current FCF Margin % of 19.50% is 91% above median its 10-year median of 10.22. Based on the distribution chart, Lumentum Holdings ranks #467 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lumentum Holdings has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumentum Holdings' FCF Margin % compare to HPE and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Lumentum Holdings ranks #467 out of 2476 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Lumentum Holdings in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Hardware company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Hardware industry context. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Lumentum Holdings and its competitors. Lumentum Holdings's current FCF Margin % is 19.50%, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 10.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lumentum Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Lumentum Holdings (XSWX:LITE1) has a current FCF Margin % of 19.50%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF132.25, compared to a current price of CHF720.20 — trading 444.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 19.50%, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 10.22. Lumentum Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lumentum Holdings (XSWX:LITE1), the current FCF Margin % is 19.50% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Lumentum Holdings (XSWX:LITE1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumentum Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF720.20 is trading 444.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF132.25.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LITE1:
FCF Margin %: 19.50% (91% above median its 10-year median of 10.22)
GF Value™: CHF132.25 vs. price of CHF720.20 (444.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LITE1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lumentum Holdings Inc is a California-based technology firm. The company provides two types of optical and photonic products: optical components that are used in telecommunications networking equipment, and commercial lasers for manufacturing, inspection, and life-science lab uses. Its segments are Optical Communications and Commercial Lasers. The firm is also expanding into new optical applications, such as 3-D sensing laser diode for consumer electronics. It generates maximum revenue from the OpComms segment. The OpComms segment products include a wide range of components, modules, and subsystems to support customers including carrier networks for access (local), metro (intracity), long-haul, and submarine (undersea) applications.
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