CRDO vs MTSI vs MRVL vs LITE vs AVGO

For growth investors, Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (CRDO) is the stronger pick with 126.

3% revenue growth year-over-year, versus 21. 0% for Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE). Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL) offers the better valuation at 52. 1x trailing P/E (41. 7x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (CRDO) a "Buy" — based on 13 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, Marvell Technology, Inc.

(MRVL) is the cheapest at 52. 1x versus Lumentum Holdings Inc. at 2412. 9x. On forward P/E, Broadcom Inc. is actually cheaper at 36. 5x — notably different from the trailing picture, reflecting expected earnings growth. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: Broadcom Inc. wins at 0. 73x versus Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd's 0. 77x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (CRDO) delivered a total return of +1516%, compared to +250.

8% for Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: LITE returned +36. 4% versus MTSI's +795. 9%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.

(MTSI) is the lower-risk stock at 1. 75β versus Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd's 2. 99β — meaning CRDO is approximately 71% more volatile than MTSI relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (CRDO) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 2% versus 2% for Lumentum Holdings Inc. — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (CRDO) is pulling ahead at 126.

3% versus 21. 0% for Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Marvell Technology, Inc. grew EPS 401. 0% year-over-year, compared to -170. 2% for MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.. Over a 3-year CAGR, CRDO leads at 60. 1% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

Broadcom Inc.

(AVGO) is the more profitable company, earning 36. 2% net margin versus -5. 6% for MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. — meaning it keeps 36. 2% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: AVGO leads at 39. 9% versus -10. 9% for LITE. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — AVGO leads at 67. 8%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 73x versus Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd's 0. 77x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) trades at 36. 5x forward P/E versus 114. 4x for Lumentum Holdings Inc. — 78. 0x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for CRDO: 15. 3% to $217. 10.

In this comparison, AVGO (0.

6% yield), MRVL (0. 1% yield) pay a dividend. CRDO, MTSI, LITE do not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (CRDO) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (+1516% 10Y return).

Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) carries a higher beta of 2. 69 — meaning larger drawdowns in market downturns, which matters significantly when you cannot wait years for a recovery. Both have compounded well over 10 years (CRDO: +1516%, LITE: +36. 4%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

Both stocks operate in the Technology sector, making this a peer-level intra-sector comparison — the same macro tailwinds and headwinds will affect both.

AVGO pays a dividend while CRDO, MTSI, MRVL, LITE do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.