Celestica Inc. (CLS)vsTurning Point Brands Inc (TPB)
CLS
Celestica Inc.
$375.55
-2.51%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $44.29B
TPB
Turning Point Brands Inc
$93.42
+3.55%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Celestica Inc. generates 2767% more annual revenue ($13.79B vs $480.90M). TPB leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs 7.0%. TPB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.05. CLS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
CLS
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
TPB
Buy59
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 23 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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 24.1%
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 : TPB
The strongest argument for TPB centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.05 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : TPB
The primary concerns for TPB are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TPB 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.
CLS generates stronger free cash flow (127M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CLS scores higher overall (68/100 vs 59/100) 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.
Turning Point Brands Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
Turning Point Brands, Inc. manufactures, markets and distributes branded consumer products. The company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
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