Head to Head

ADI vs GRMN: which is the better buy in 2026?

On Alexandria's Compass, Analog Devices, Inc. has the edge with a 94/100 score versus 92/100 for GRMN. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Analog Devices, Inc.

NASDAQ:ADI

Edge
94/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$196.7B

The boring analog giant is having its AI moment, and the industrial cycle hasn't even properly turned yet.

Full ADI analysis

Garmin Ltd.

NYSE:GRMN

92/100 Compass
True NorthHold$51.8B

A beautifully run multi-segment hardware company priced for continued perfection with limited room for positive surprise.

Full GRMN analysis

Factor by factor

FactorADIGRMN
Revenue Growth8353
Profitability7059
Valuation5866
Momentum7763
Theme Purity7484
Moat5675
Catalysts7990
Market Position5568

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Frequently asked questions

Is ADI or GRMN the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) edges it at 94/100 versus 92/100 for GRMN. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare ADI and GRMN?

Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.

Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.