Head to Head

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

On Alexandria's Compass, Celestica Inc. has the edge with a 92/100 score versus 90/100 for SANM. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Celestica Inc.

NYSE:CLS

Edge
92/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$37.9B

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

Sanmina Corporation

NASDAQ:SANM

90/100 Compass
True NorthHold$9.4B

Sanmina is finally getting the AI manufacturing premium it deserved, but the easy money has been made at 3x in twelve months.

Full SANM analysis

Factor by factor

FactorCLSSANM
Revenue Growth9898
Profitability5536
Valuation4669
Momentum3340
Theme Purity7780
Moat5350
Catalysts8487
Market Position5050

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Frequently asked questions

Is CLS or SANM the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Celestica Inc. (NYSE:CLS) edges it at 92/100 versus 90/100 for SANM. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare CLS and SANM?

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.