Head to Head

INOD 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 90/100 for INOD. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Innodata Inc.

NASDAQ:INOD

90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$2.1B

The picks-and-shovels data labeler for frontier AI labs, still small enough to multi-bag if Big Tech keeps writing the cheques.

Full INOD 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

FactorINODTEL
Revenue Growth9835
Profitability6660
Valuation3272
Momentum3934
Theme Purity7177
Moat5056
Catalysts7882
Market Position5055

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Frequently asked questions

Is INOD or TEL the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, TE Connectivity plc (NYSE:TEL) edges it at 96/100 versus 90/100 for INOD. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare INOD 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.