Celestica Inc. (CLS) — Stock Score Summary

Celestica Inc. (CLS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 83/100 based on Quality (62/100), Value (32/100), and Momentum (73/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Celestica has successfully transitioned from a low-margin EMS provider to a high-value partner for hyperscalers building out AI data centers. Through its Joint Design and Manufacturing (JDM) model, Celestica provides critical optical switches, storage, and compute solutions. As advanced packaging bottlenecks limit GPU supply, hyperscalers are optimizing network infrastructure (800G switches), where Celestica has dominant market share, creating an asymmetric growth profile with high operating leverage.

Celestica Inc. is a leader in design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions, serving industries ranging from aerospace and defense to enterprise communications and clean energy. The company differentiates itself through high-complexity manufacturing capabilities and deep engineering expertise, establishing high switching costs for its global OEM clients. It is a major multinational electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$458.14
Market Cap$40.4B
P/E (TTM)44.42
P/E (Forward)24.46
Price/Book20.14
Return on Equity52.5%
Return on Invested Capital31.6%
Debt/Equity44.88
Gross Margin12.0%
Operating Margin6.6%
Revenue Growth52.8%
Free Cash Flow$647M

Celestica Inc. operates in the Electronic Components industry, part of the Technology sector (Canada).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Celestica Inc.’s (CLS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Celestica Inc. (CLS) is 83/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (62), Value (32), and Momentum (73) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Celestica Inc. have an economic moat?
Celestica Inc. (CLS) has a Quality factor score of 62/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Celestica Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Celestica Inc. (CLS) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 83/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Celestica Inc. in?
Celestica Inc. (CLS) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Electronic Components industry (Canada).