Head to Head

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

On Alexandria's Compass, Celestica Inc. has the edge with a 94/100 score versus 63/100 for KEYS. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Celestica Inc.

NYSE:CLS

Edge
94/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$39.8B

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

Keysight Technologies, Inc.

NYSE:KEYS

63/100 Compass
FavorableAccumulate$58.2B

The test equipment vendor sitting at the intersection of AI datacenter buildouts, 6G prep, and silicon photonics validation.

Full KEYS analysis

Factor by factor

FactorCLSKEYS
Revenue Growth9835
Profitability5554
Valuation4251
Momentum3874
Theme Purity7768
Moat5356
Catalysts8473
Market Position5055

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Frequently asked questions

Is CLS or KEYS the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Celestica Inc. (NYSE:CLS) edges it at 94/100 versus 63/100 for KEYS. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare CLS and KEYS?

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.