LITE (Lumentum Holdings) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Below Median

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LITE Lumentum Holdings Inc LITE
61 GF Score
Price $732.82
GF Value $98.90
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lumentum Holdings Financial Strength?

Lumentum Holdings LITE +3.77% 61 Financial Strength is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates LITE with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $98.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Lumentum Holdings has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Lumentum Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.32. Lumentum Holdings's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.02. As of today, Lumentum Holdings's Altman Z-Score is 8.90.


Lumentum Holdings  (NAS:LITE) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Lumentum Holdings has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Lumentum Holdings Financial Strength Related Terms


LITE vs MSI, CIEN, HPE: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Lumentum Holdings's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Lumentum Holdings's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lumentum Holdings's Financial Strength falls into.


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Lumentum Holdings Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Lumentum Holdings's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $176 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $63 Mil.

Lumentum Holdings's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*175.6/-6.2
=28.32

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Lumentum Holdings's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(3251.1 + 62.6) / 3233.6
=1.02

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Lumentum Holdings has a Z-score of 8.90, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 8.9 is strong.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 6 mean?
Lumentum Holdings (LITE) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Lumentum Holdings and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Lumentum Holdings' Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00.
Is Lumentum Holdings' Financial Strength too high?
Lumentum Holdings' current Financial Strength of 6 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Lumentum Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumentum Holdings' Financial Strength compare to MSI and CIEN?
Lumentum Holdings' Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. Historically, Lumentum Holdings' own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Hardware company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Lumentum Holdings and its competitors. Lumentum Holdings's current Financial Strength is 6, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumentum Holdings (LITE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $98.90, compared to a current price of $732.82 — trading 641% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Lumentum Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lumentum Holdings (LITE), the current Financial Strength is 6 as of Mar. 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 (LITE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumentum Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $732.82 is trading 641% above its estimated GF Value™ of $98.90. GuruFocus considers Lumentum Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LITE:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $98.90 vs. price of $732.82 (641% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LITE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lumentum Holdings Business Description

Address 1001 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA, USA, 95131
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.
61GF Score

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