Bank of Montreal (BMO)vsCelestica Inc. (CLS)
BMO
Bank of Montreal
$136.39
-0.53%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $94.86B
CLS
Celestica Inc.
$302.22
+0.23%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $34.73B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Bank of Montreal generates 170% more annual revenue ($33.48B vs $12.39B). BMO leads profitability with a 27.1% profit margin vs 6.7%. CLS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. BMO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
BMO
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
CLS
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+57.3%
Fair Value
$336.32
Current Price
$136.39
$199.93 discount
Margin of Safety
+11.6%
Fair Value
$334.62
Current Price
$302.22
$32.40 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 39.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 7.0B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 41 in profit
Revenue surging 43.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 77.7% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Trading at 15.7x book value
6.7% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BMO
The strongest argument for BMO centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.1% and operating margin at 39.9%. PEG of 1.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CLS
The strongest argument for CLS centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 43.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BMO
No major red flags identified for BMO, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : CLS
The primary concerns for CLS are Price/Book, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 42.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BMO profiles as a mature stock while CLS is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CLS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — expect wider price swings.
CLS is growing revenue faster at 43.6% — sustainability is the question.
BMO generates stronger free cash flow (7.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BMO scores higher overall (75/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 27.1% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Bank of Montreal
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Bank of Montreal offers diversified financial services primarily in North America. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
Celestica Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Celestica Inc. provides hardware platforms and supply chain solutions in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Compare with Other BANKS - DIVERSIFIED Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?