Celestica Inc. (CLS)vsSony Group Corp (SONY)
CLS
Celestica Inc.
$317.83
+1.05%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $38.11B
SONY
Sony Group Corp
$23.46
+1.56%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $136.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sony Group Corp generates 79926% more annual revenue ($12.48T vs $15.59B). CLS leads profitability with a 7.2% profit margin vs -2.6%. 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-
SONY
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Revenue surging 62.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 74.2% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 379.7B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 14.7x book value
7.2% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -4.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 57.4%
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CLS
The strongest argument for CLS centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 62.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SONY
The strongest argument for SONY centers on Free Cash Flow, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : CLS
The primary concerns for CLS are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : SONY
The primary concerns for SONY are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SONY is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CLS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.51 — expect wider price swings.
CLS is growing revenue faster at 62.4% — sustainability is the question.
SONY generates stronger free cash flow (379.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CLS scores higher overall (68/100 vs 45/100) and 62.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Sony Group Corp
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sony Group Corporation designs, develops, produces and sells electronic equipment, instruments and devices for the consumer, professional and industrial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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