Fabrinet (FN)vsTE Connectivity Ltd (TEL)
FN
Fabrinet
$621.25
-13.09%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $21.89B
TEL
TE Connectivity Ltd
$220.83
+2.56%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $63.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TE Connectivity Ltd generates 341% more annual revenue ($18.70B vs $4.24B). TEL leads profitability with a 15.5% profit margin vs 9.9%. TEL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. TEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
FN
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
TEL
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 39.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 53.3% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 7150.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.7x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FN
The strongest argument for FN centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 39.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.19 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TEL
The strongest argument for TEL centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.5% and operating margin at 20.3%. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FN
The primary concerns for FN are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 52.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TEL
The primary concerns for TEL are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TEL is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
FN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.17 — expect wider price swings.
FN is growing revenue faster at 39.3% — sustainability is the question.
TEL generates stronger free cash flow (677M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TEL scores higher overall (78/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 15.5% margins and 14.5% 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.
Fabrinet
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Fabrinet offers optical packaging and precision electronic, electromechanical and optical manufacturing services in North America, Asia-Pacific and Europe. The company is headquartered in George Town, the Cayman Islands.
Visit Website →TE Connectivity Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
TE Connectivity is an American Swiss-domiciled technology company that designs and manufactures connectors and sensors for several industries, such as automotive, industrial equipment, data communication systems, aerospace, defense, medical, oil and gas, consumer electronics and energy.
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