Head to Head

CRDO vs TEL: which is the better buy in 2026?

On Alexandria's Compass, TE Connectivity plc has the edge with a 96/100 score versus 92/100 for CRDO. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd

NASDAQ:CRDO

92/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$38.6B

The AEC standard for hyperscaler back-end networks, now printing operating leverage that re-rates this from connectivity vendor to AI necessity.

Full CRDO analysis

TE Connectivity plc

NYSE:TEL

Edge
96/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$59.6B

The picks-and-shovels AI play hiding inside a connector company, with industrial margins finally doing the heavy lifting.

Full TEL analysis

Factor by factor

FactorCRDOTEL
Revenue Growth9835
Profitability8060
Valuation2072
Momentum5634
Theme Purity7477
Moat5356
Catalysts8182
Market Position5055

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Frequently asked questions

Is CRDO or TEL the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, TE Connectivity plc (NYSE:TEL) edges it at 96/100 versus 92/100 for CRDO. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare CRDO and TEL?

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.