Celestica Inc. (CLS)vsMicrosoft Corporation (MSFT)
CLS
Celestica Inc.
$317.83
+1.05%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $38.11B
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
$499.99
+0.03%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.66T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Microsoft Corporation generates 2028% more annual revenue ($331.84B vs $15.59B). MSFT leads profitability with a 40.3% profit margin vs 7.2%. CLS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. MSFT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
CLS
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
MSFT
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Revenue surging 62.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 74.2% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.1%
Generating 15.8B in free cash flow
17.7% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 14.7x book value
7.2% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 8.4x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CLS
The strongest argument for CLS centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 62.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MSFT
The strongest argument for MSFT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 40.3% and operating margin at 45.1%. Revenue growth of 17.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CLS
The primary concerns for CLS are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : MSFT
The primary concerns for MSFT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while MSFT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CLS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.51 — expect wider price swings.
CLS is growing revenue faster at 62.4% — sustainability is the question.
MSFT generates stronger free cash flow (15.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MSFT scores higher overall (72/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 40.3% margins and 17.7% revenue growth. 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.
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.
Microsoft Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company which produces computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. Its best known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers. Its flagship hardware products are the Xbox video game consoles and the Microsoft Surface lineup of touchscreen personal computers. Microsoft ranked No. 21 in the 2020 Fortune 500 rankings of the largest United States corporations by total revenue; it was the world's largest software maker by revenue as of 2016. It is considered one of the Big Five companies in the U.S. information technology industry, along with Google, Apple, Amazon, and Facebook.
Visit Website →Compare with Other ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?