Head to Head

CLS vs EVR: which is the better buy in 2026?

On Alexandria's Compass, Celestica Inc. has the edge with a 93/100 score versus 90/100 for EVR. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Celestica Inc.

NYSE:CLS

Edge
93/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$40.8B

The hyperscaler's favourite hardware partner has graduated from contract manufacturer to AI infrastructure designer, and the multiple still doesn't reflect it.

Full CLS analysis

Evercore Inc.

NYSE:EVR

90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$9.8B

Boutique that eats bulge bracket lunch as the M&A cycle finally turns, but you're paying for the upswing already.

Full EVR analysis

Factor by factor

FactorCLSEVR
Revenue Growth9898
Profitability5579
Valuation4372
Momentum4117
Theme Purity7757
Moat5355
Catalysts8459
Market Position5055

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Frequently asked questions

Is CLS or EVR the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Celestica Inc. (NYSE:CLS) edges it at 93/100 versus 90/100 for EVR. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare CLS and EVR?

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.