Head to Head

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

On Alexandria's Compass, Celestica, Inc. has the edge with a 94/100 score versus 90/100 for INOD. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Celestica, Inc.

NYSE:CLS

Edge
94/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$38.1B

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

Innodata Inc.

NASDAQ:INOD

90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$2.1B

The picks-and-shovels data labeler for frontier AI labs, still small enough to multi-bag if Big Tech keeps writing the cheques.

Full INOD analysis

Factor by factor

FactorCLSINOD
Revenue Growth9898
Profitability5566
Valuation4232
Momentum5439
Theme Purity7771
Moat5350
Catalysts8478
Market Position5050

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Frequently asked questions

Is CLS or INOD the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Celestica, Inc. (NYSE:CLS) edges it at 94/100 versus 90/100 for INOD. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare CLS and INOD?

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.