Celestica Inc. (CLS)vsPNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)
CLS
Celestica Inc.
$302.22
+0.23%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $34.73B
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
$205.95
-0.25%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $83.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PNC Financial Services Group Inc generates 80% more annual revenue ($22.32B vs $12.39B). PNC leads profitability with a 31.1% profit margin vs 6.7%. CLS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. PNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
CLS
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
PNC
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+11.6%
Fair Value
$334.62
Current Price
$302.22
$32.40 discount
Margin of Safety
+73.5%
Fair Value
$776.41
Current Price
$205.95
$570.46 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 39.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 29.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 15.7x book value
6.7% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : PNC
The strongest argument for PNC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.1% and operating margin at 39.3%.
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.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while PNC is a mature 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.
PNC generates stronger free cash flow (2.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PNC scores higher overall (73/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 31.1% 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.
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.
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (stylized as PNC) is a bank holding company and financial services corporation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its banking subsidiary, PNC Bank, operates in 21 states and the District of Columbia with 2,296 branches and 9,051 ATMs. The company also provides financial services such as asset management, wealth management, estate planning, loan servicing, and information processing.
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