Using a vernier caliper, you are able to know the valve lift by measuring stock cam lobe's heel to toe and compare it against the aftermarket cam lobe's heel to toe.
The higher the heel to toe number, the deeper the valve lifts.
As for valve duration, the angle which the lobe slopes away from the circumference of the camshaft's diameter.
By looking at the stock and aftermarket, you will be able to tell the lobe "Fatness"
The "Fatter" the lobe slope, the longer the valve lifts.
However, be carefull of stock grinded cams that claims to be "hi-cams".
Such cams are merely modified lobe heels.
If lobe heels are grinded poorly, will result losing power and possible severe valvetrain damage.