Celestica Inc. (CLS)vsData I/O Corporation (DAIO)
CLS
Celestica Inc.
$302.22
+0.23%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $34.73B
DAIO
Data I/O Corporation
$2.41
-1.63%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $25.54M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Celestica Inc. generates 54483% more annual revenue ($12.39B vs $22.70M). CLS leads profitability with a 6.7% profit margin vs -16.2%. CLS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
CLS
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
DAIO
Avoid27
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+11.6%
Fair Value
$334.62
Current Price
$302.22
$32.40 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DAIO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 41 in profit
Revenue surging 43.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 77.7% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Trading at 15.7x book value
6.7% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -20.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 0.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CLS
The strongest argument for CLS centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 43.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : DAIO
The strongest argument for DAIO centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : CLS
The primary concerns for CLS are Price/Book, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 42.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : DAIO
The primary concerns for DAIO are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while DAIO is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CLS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — expect wider price swings.
CLS is growing revenue faster at 43.6% — sustainability is the question.
CLS generates stronger free cash flow (158M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CLS scores higher overall (68/100 vs 27/100) and 43.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Data I/O Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Data I / O Corporation is dedicated to the design, manufacture, and sale of programming and security implementation systems and services for electronic device manufacturers in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
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