Head to Head

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

On Alexandria's Compass, Amphenol Corporation has the edge with a 96/100 score versus 91/100 for JBL. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Amphenol Corporation

NYSE:APH

Edge
96/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$206.0B

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

Full APH analysis

Jabil Inc.

NYSE:JBL

91/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$38.0B

AI server build-out turned a sleepy contract manufacturer into a 23% grower, and the September briefing should make Wall Street admit it.

Full JBL analysis

Factor by factor

FactorAPHJBL
Revenue Growth9835
Profitability6756
Valuation4334
Momentum7869
Theme Purity7777
Moat6053
Catalysts8284
Market Position6050

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Frequently asked questions

Is APH or JBL the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) edges it at 96/100 versus 91/100 for JBL. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare APH and JBL?

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.