Head to Head

TEL vs TEO: 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 TEO. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

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

Telecom Argentina S.A.

NYSE:TEO

90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$5.9B

Argentina's reformed economy plus a dominant telecom duopoly equals the rare emerging-market re-rating story actually backed by cash flow.

Full TEO analysis

Factor by factor

FactorTELTEO
Revenue Growth3598
Profitability6053
Valuation7278
Momentum3469
Theme Purity7753
Moat5652
Catalysts8257
Market Position5550

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Frequently asked questions

Is TEL or TEO the better buy in 2026?

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

How does Alexandria compare TEL and TEO?

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.