Celestica Inc. (CLS)vsCTS Corporation (CTS)
CLS
Celestica Inc.
$361.40
-0.23%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $40.38B
CTS
CTS Corporation
$66.82
-5.18%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Celestica Inc. generates 2386% more annual revenue ($13.79B vs $554.78M). CTS leads profitability with a 12.5% profit margin vs 7.0%. CLS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. CLS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
CLS
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
CTS
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 47 in profit
Revenue surging 52.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 147.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 34.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 19.8x book value
7.0% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CLS
The strongest argument for CLS centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 52.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CTS
The strongest argument for CTS centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 10.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CLS
The primary concerns for CLS are Price/Book, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 42.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : CTS
The primary concerns for CTS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while CTS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CLS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.48 — expect wider price swings.
CLS is growing revenue faster at 52.8% — sustainability is the question.
CLS generates stronger free cash flow (127M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CLS scores higher overall (68/100 vs 63/100) and 52.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Celestica Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Celestica Inc. provides hardware platforms and supply chain solutions in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
CTS Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
CTS Corporation manufactures and sells sensors, actuators, and connectivity components in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Lisle, Illinois.
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