Celestica Inc. (CLS)vsEaton Corporation PLC (ETN)
CLS
Celestica Inc.
$375.55
-2.51%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $44.29B
ETN
Eaton Corporation PLC
$401.51
+0.59%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $154.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eaton Corporation PLC generates 107% more annual revenue ($28.52B vs $13.79B). ETN leads profitability with a 14.0% 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-
ETN
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 52 in profit
Revenue surging 52.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 147.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
16.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
7.0% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 20.6x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 9.4%
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 : ETN
The strongest argument for ETN centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CLS
The primary concerns for CLS are Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 46.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : ETN
The primary concerns for ETN are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while ETN is a growth 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.
ETN generates stronger free cash flow (314M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CLS scores higher overall (68/100 vs 51/100) 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.
Eaton Corporation PLC
INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY · USA
Eaton Corporation plc is an American Irish-domiciled multinational power management company with 2020 sales of 17.86 billion USD, founded in the United States with corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and operational headquarters in Beachwood, Ohio.
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