CELESTICA INC (CLS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CLS - CA15101Q2071 - Common Stock
435.29 CAD
+5.04 (+1.17%)
Taking everything into account, CLS scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CLS was compared to 13 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making CLS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. CLS is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. This makes CLS very considerable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CLS was profitable.
- In the past year CLS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years CLS has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years CLS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- CLS has a better Return On Assets (10.85%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 35.33%, CLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 21.33%, CLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- CLS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.43%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.87%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (11.43%) for CLS is below the current ROIC(21.33%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.85% | ||
| ROE | 35.33% | ||
| ROIC | 21.33% |
ROA(3y)4.63%
ROA(5y)3.55%
ROE(3y)15.02%
ROE(5y)11.3%
ROIC(3y)11.43%
ROIC(5y)8.93%
1.3 Margins
- CLS's Profit Margin of 6.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CLS outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
- CLS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CLS has a Operating Margin of 7.33%. This is in the better half of the industry: CLS outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
- CLS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of CLS (12.04%) is worse than 84.62% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CLS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.35% | ||
| GM | 12.04% |
OM growth 3Y24.27%
OM growth 5Y29.03%
PM growth 3Y34%
PM growth 5Y30.13%
GM growth 3Y8.03%
GM growth 5Y10.39%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- CLS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- CLS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CLS has less shares outstanding
- CLS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 7.17 indicates that CLS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of CLS (7.17) is better than 69.23% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CLS is 1.97, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CLS, only 1.97 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.97, CLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- CLS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- CLS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.37. This is in the lower half of the industry: CLS underperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for CLS, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.17 |
ROIC/WACC2.53
WACC8.44%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.47 indicates that CLS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CLS has a Current ratio of 1.47. This is in the lower half of the industry: CLS underperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that CLS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.88, CLS is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- The current and quick ratio evaluation for CLS is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- CLS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 47.90%, which is quite impressive.
- CLS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 48.11% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 22.09% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- The Revenue has been growing by 10.38% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)47.9%
EPS 3Y44.1%
EPS 5Y48.11%
EPS Q2Q%51.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.09%
Revenue growth 3Y19.63%
Revenue growth 5Y10.38%
Sales Q2Q%27.79%
3.2 Future
- CLS is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 38.14% yearly.
- CLS is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 27.74% yearly.
EPS Next Y53.05%
EPS Next 2Y46.37%
EPS Next 3Y43.28%
EPS Next 5Y38.14%
Revenue Next Year26.52%
Revenue Next 2Y29.69%
Revenue Next 3Y30.76%
Revenue Next 5Y27.74%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 59.30, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CLS.
- 84.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CLS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- CLS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.54.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.28 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CLS.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CLS is valued cheaper than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.31. CLS is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 59.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 76.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CLS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CLS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 90.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 36.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CLS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of CLS may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CLS's earnings are expected to grow with 43.27% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.12
PEG (5Y)1.23
EPS Next 2Y46.37%
EPS Next 3Y43.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for CLS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TSX:CLS (1/15/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
435.29
+5.04 (+1.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners73.66%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap50.08B
Revenue(TTM)11.28B
Net Income(TTM)716.70M
Analysts81.11
Price Target347.67 (-20.13%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.15%
Min EPS beat(2)6.6%
Max EPS beat(2)11.71%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.73%
Min EPS beat(4)1.95%
Max EPS beat(4)11.71%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)9.68%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)8.66%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)9.16%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)5%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.4%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.4%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.49%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.14%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.37%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)54.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)19.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)14.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.83%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 59.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.28 | ||
| P/S | 3.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 90.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 65.21 | ||
| P/B | 17.75 | ||
| P/tB | 25.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 36.88 |
EPS(TTM)7.34
EY1.69%
EPS(NY)11.68
Fwd EY2.68%
FCF(TTM)4.81
FCFY1.11%
OCF(TTM)6.68
OCFY1.53%
SpS136.35
BVpS24.52
TBVpS17.07
PEG (NY)1.12
PEG (5Y)1.23
Graham Number63.63
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.85% | ||
| ROE | 35.33% | ||
| ROCE | 26.62% | ||
| ROIC | 21.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 23.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 30.35% | ||
| OM | 7.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.35% | ||
| GM | 12.04% | ||
| FCFM | 3.53% |
ROA(3y)4.63%
ROA(5y)3.55%
ROE(3y)15.02%
ROE(5y)11.3%
ROIC(3y)11.43%
ROIC(5y)8.93%
ROICexc(3y)13.32%
ROICexc(5y)10.55%
ROICexgc(3y)18.44%
ROICexgc(5y)14.81%
ROCE(3y)14.26%
ROCE(5y)11.14%
ROICexgc growth 3Y31.4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y28.76%
ROICexc growth 3Y37.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y29.81%
OM growth 3Y24.27%
OM growth 5Y29.03%
PM growth 3Y34%
PM growth 5Y30.13%
GM growth 3Y8.03%
GM growth 5Y10.39%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.71
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.97 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.76 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 94.54% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 15.59 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 55.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 55.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.17 |
F-Score7
WACC8.44%
ROIC/WACC2.53
Cap/Depr(3y)94.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)73.42%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.34%
Profit Quality(3y)94.3%
Profit Quality(5y)151.44%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)47.9%
EPS 3Y44.1%
EPS 5Y48.11%
EPS Q2Q%51.92%
EPS Next Y53.05%
EPS Next 2Y46.37%
EPS Next 3Y43.28%
EPS Next 5Y38.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.09%
Revenue growth 3Y19.63%
Revenue growth 5Y10.38%
Sales Q2Q%27.79%
Revenue Next Year26.52%
Revenue Next 2Y29.69%
Revenue Next 3Y30.76%
Revenue Next 5Y27.74%
EBIT growth 1Y62.33%
EBIT growth 3Y48.65%
EBIT growth 5Y42.42%
EBIT Next Year67.79%
EBIT Next 3Y43.39%
EBIT Next 5Y38.43%
FCF growth 1Y48.75%
FCF growth 3Y20.17%
FCF growth 5Y2.76%
OCF growth 1Y40.82%
OCF growth 3Y27.84%
OCF growth 5Y6.55%
CELESTICA INC / CLS.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CLS.CA.
What is the valuation status of CELESTICA INC (CLS.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CELESTICA INC (CLS.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of CLS stock?
CELESTICA INC (CLS.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of CELESTICA INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CELESTICA INC (CLS.CA) is 59.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 17.75.
How financially healthy is CELESTICA INC?
The financial health rating of CELESTICA INC (CLS.CA) is 7 / 10.