Celestica Inc. (CLS)vsTE Connectivity Ltd (TEL)
CLS
Celestica Inc.
$206.61
+0.51%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $34.87B
TEL
TE Connectivity Ltd
$206.99
+0.32%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $61.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TE Connectivity Ltd generates 28% more annual revenue ($19.89B vs $15.59B). TEL leads profitability with a 16.4% profit margin vs 7.2%. CLS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. TEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
CLS
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
TEL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 62.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 74.2% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 21.1%
Earnings expanding 39.1% YoY
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 10.7x book value
7.2% margin — thin
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CLS
The strongest argument for CLS centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 62.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TEL
The strongest argument for TEL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.4% and operating margin at 21.1%. Revenue growth of 11.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CLS
The primary concerns for CLS are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : TEL
No major red flags identified for TEL, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TEL is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CLS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
CLS is growing revenue faster at 62.4% — sustainability is the question.
TEL generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TEL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 16.4% margins and 11.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
TE Connectivity Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
TE Connectivity is an American Swiss-domiciled technology company that designs and manufactures connectors and sensors for several industries, such as automotive, industrial equipment, data communication systems, aerospace, defense, medical, oil and gas, consumer electronics and energy.
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