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

Penguin Solutions, Inc.

NASDAQ:PENG

90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$2.9B

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

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

FactorPENGSANM
Revenue Growth9298
Profitability4636
Valuation6769
Momentum5740
Theme Purity7180
Moat5050
Catalysts7887
Market Position5050

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Frequently asked questions

Is PENG or SANM the better buy in 2026?

PENG and SANM are neck and neck at 90/100 on the Compass right now. The better fit depends on which factors matter most to you.

How does Alexandria compare PENG 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.