Head to Head

CLS vs PENG: 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 PENG. 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

Penguin Solutions, Inc.

NASDAQ:PENG

90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$3.7B

A messy conglomerate quietly morphing into an AI infrastructure play, with the forward earnings gap suggesting the market hasn't caught up.

Full PENG analysis

Factor by factor

FactorCLSPENG
Revenue Growth9892
Profitability5546
Valuation4260
Momentum3871
Theme Purity7771
Moat5350
Catalysts8478
Market Position5050

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Frequently asked questions

Is CLS or PENG the better buy in 2026?

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

How does Alexandria compare CLS and PENG?

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.