Head to Head

APH vs CRDO: which is the better buy in 2026?

On Alexandria's Compass, Amphenol Corporation has the edge with a 93/100 score versus 92/100 for CRDO. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Amphenol Corporation

NYSE:APH

Edge
93/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$210.4B

The connector company nobody thinks about is now the second-derivative AI trade with hyperscaler-grade growth and industrial-grade margins.

Full APH analysis

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd

NASDAQ:CRDO

92/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$39.8B

The AEC standard for hyperscaler back-end networks, now printing operating leverage that re-rates this from connectivity vendor to AI necessity.

Full CRDO analysis

Factor by factor

FactorAPHCRDO
Revenue Growth9898
Profitability6780
Valuation4227
Momentum7957
Theme Purity7774
Moat6053
Catalysts8281
Market Position6050

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Frequently asked questions

Is APH or CRDO the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) edges it at 93/100 versus 92/100 for CRDO. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare APH and CRDO?

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.