Head to Head

GRMN 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 GRMN. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Garmin Ltd.

NYSE:GRMN

92/100 Compass
True NorthHold$56.7B

A beautifully run multi-segment hardware company priced for continued perfection with limited room for positive surprise.

Full GRMN 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

FactorGRMNTEL
Revenue Growth5235
Profitability6860
Valuation6472
Momentum8334
Theme Purity8477
Moat7556
Catalysts9082
Market Position6855

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Frequently asked questions

Is GRMN or TEL the better buy in 2026?

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

How does Alexandria compare GRMN 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.