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Both firms have declining sales. Martin Whitman would suspect an industry slump or new disruptive entrants.

Both firms have negative gross profit growth. Martin Whitman would question the sector’s viability or cyclical slump.

Both companies show negative EBIT growth. Martin Whitman would consider macro or sector-specific headwinds.

Both companies face negative operating income growth. Martin Whitman would suspect broader market or cost hurdles.

Both companies face declining net income. Martin Whitman would suspect external pressures or flawed business models in the space.

Both companies exhibit negative EPS growth. Martin Whitman would consider sector-wide issues or an unsustainable business environment.

Both face negative diluted EPS growth. Martin Whitman would suspect an industry or cyclical slump with heightened share issuance across the board.

Slight or no buybacks while VUZI is reducing shares. John Neff might see a missed opportunity if the company’s stock is cheap.

Slight or no buyback while VUZI is reducing diluted shares. John Neff might consider the competitor’s approach more shareholder-friendly.

Positive 10Y revenue/share CAGR while VUZI is negative. John Neff might see a distinct advantage in product or market expansion over the competitor.

Positive 5Y CAGR while VUZI is negative. John Neff might see an underappreciated edge for the firm vs. the competitor.

Positive 3Y CAGR while VUZI is negative. John Neff might view this as a sharp short-term edge or successful pivot strategy.

10Y OCF/share CAGR above 1.5x VUZI's 44.06%. David Dodd would check if a superior product mix or cost edge drives this outperformance.

5Y OCF/share CAGR above 1.5x VUZI's 44.06%. David Dodd would confirm if the firm has better cost structures or brand premium boosting mid-term cash flow.

Positive 3Y OCF/share CAGR while VUZI is negative. John Neff might see a big short-term edge in operational efficiency.

Net income/share CAGR above 1.5x VUZI's 25.07% over 10 years. David Dodd would confirm if brand, IP, or scale secure this persistent advantage.

5Y net income/share CAGR above 1.5x VUZI's 25.07%. David Dodd would confirm if the firm’s strategy is more effective in generating mid-term profits.

Positive short-term CAGR while VUZI is negative. John Neff would see a clear advantage in near-term profit trajectory.

Positive growth while VUZI is negative. John Neff might see a strong advantage in steadily compounding net worth over a decade.

Positive 5Y equity/share CAGR while VUZI is negative. John Neff might see a clear edge in retaining earnings or managing capital better.

3Y equity/share CAGR above 1.5x VUZI's 1.36%. David Dodd verifies the company’s short-term capital management far exceeds the competitor’s pace.

AR growth is negative/stable vs. VUZI's 65.87%, indicating tighter credit discipline. David Dodd confirms it doesn't hamper actual sales.

We show growth while VUZI is shrinking stock. John Neff wonders if the competitor is more disciplined or has weaker demand expectations.

Positive asset growth while VUZI is shrinking. John Neff sees potential for us to outgrow the competitor if returns are solid.

Positive BV/share change while VUZI is negative. John Neff sees a clear edge over a competitor losing equity.

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We increase R&D while VUZI cuts. John Neff sees a short-term profit drag but a potential lead in future innovations.

We expand SG&A while VUZI cuts. John Neff might see the competitor as more cost-optimized unless we expect big payoffs from the overhead growth.