Celestica Inc. (CLS)vsKinder Morgan Inc (KMI)
CLS
Celestica Inc.
$375.55
-2.51%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $44.29B
KMI
Kinder Morgan Inc
$31.41
-0.35%
ENERGY · Cap: $70.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kinder Morgan Inc generates 27% more annual revenue ($17.52B vs $13.79B). KMI leads profitability with a 18.9% profit margin vs 7.0%. CLS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. CLS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
CLS
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
KMI
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CLS.
Margin of Safety
-29.1%
Fair Value
$24.36
Current Price
$31.41
$7.05 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 52 in profit
Revenue surging 52.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 147.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.9%
Earnings expanding 36.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
7.0% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 20.6x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CLS
The strongest argument for CLS centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 52.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : KMI
The strongest argument for KMI centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.9% and operating margin at 29.9%. Revenue growth of 13.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CLS
The primary concerns for CLS are Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 46.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : KMI
The primary concerns for KMI are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while KMI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CLS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.48 — expect wider price swings.
CLS is growing revenue faster at 52.8% — sustainability is the question.
KMI generates stronger free cash flow (687M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CLS scores higher overall (68/100 vs 64/100) and 52.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
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.
Kinder Morgan Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Kinder Morgan, Inc. is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. The company specializes in owning and controlling oil and gas pipelines and terminals.
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