CELESTICA INC (CLS.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:CLS • CA15101Q2071
376.51 CAD
-29.04 (-7.16%)
Last: Feb 4, 2026, 07:00 PM
Overall CLS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CLS against 14 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. CLS scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CLS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CLS was profitable.
- CLS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years CLS 4 years were profitable.
- CLS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.85%, CLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- CLS has a Return On Equity of 35.33%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CLS outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 21.33%, CLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CLS is in line with the industry average of 9.87%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (21.33%) for CLS is above the 3 year average (11.43%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 has a better Profit Margin (6.35%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CLS has grown nicely.
- CLS's Operating Margin of 7.33% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CLS outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CLS has grown nicely.
- CLS has a Gross Margin of 12.04%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CLS underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
- CLS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CLS is still creating some value.
- CLS has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.93 indicates that CLS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CLS's Altman-Z score of 6.93 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CLS outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
- CLS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.97. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.97 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.97, CLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.37, CLS is doing worse than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 6.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.44
WACC14.83%
2.3 Liquidity
- CLS has a Current Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that CLS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CLS has a Current ratio (1.47) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CLS has a Quick Ratio of 1.47. This is a bad value and indicates that CLS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.88, CLS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 54.59% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, CLS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 43.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)54.59%
EPS 3Y46.94%
EPS 5Y43.67%
EPS Q2Q%70.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%43.57%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 33.06% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, CLS will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 28.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y38.59%
EPS Next 2Y37.93%
EPS Next 3Y33.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year32.94%
Revenue Next 2Y32.93%
Revenue Next 3Y28.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 45.47, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CLS.
- 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CLS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- CLS is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.83, CLS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CLS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CLS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.50.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CLS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CLS is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CLS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CLS is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 79.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 35.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- CLS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CLS's earnings are expected to grow with 33.06% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)1.04
EPS Next 2Y37.93%
EPS Next 3Y33.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CLS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
TSX:CLS (2/4/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
376.51
-29.04 (-7.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22
Inst Owners73.66%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap43.31B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)716.70M
Analysts81.11
Price Target347.67 (-7.66%)
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)29.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)18.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)13.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.83%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.83 | ||
| P/S | 2.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 79.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 57.43 | ||
| P/B | 15.63 | ||
| P/tB | 22.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 35.01 |
EPS(TTM)8.28
EY2.2%
EPS(NY)11.47
Fwd EY3.05%
FCF(TTM)4.73
FCFY1.26%
OCF(TTM)6.56
OCFY1.74%
SpS133.93
BVpS24.08
TBVpS16.77
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)1.04
Graham Number66.98
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 | 6.93 |
F-Score7
WACC14.83%
ROIC/WACC1.44
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)54.59%
EPS 3Y46.94%
EPS 5Y43.67%
EPS Q2Q%70.27%
EPS Next Y38.59%
EPS Next 2Y37.93%
EPS Next 3Y33.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%43.57%
Revenue Next Year32.94%
Revenue Next 2Y32.93%
Revenue Next 3Y28.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 6 / 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 7 / 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 45.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 15.63.
How financially healthy is CELESTICA INC?
The financial health rating of CELESTICA INC (CLS.CA) is 6 / 10.