CELESTICA INC (CLS) Factsheet

CELESTICA INC (CLS) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2026-10-26. Data as of Q3 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 36.3%. FCF margin 3.0%. D/E 0.1x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-26.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	36.3%	Above industry average
FCF Margin	3.0%	Cash flow pressure
Debt/Equity	0.1x	Conservative leverage

ROIC 36.3% — Top 5% of sector peers. FCF margin 3.0% — Bottom 50%.

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Profitability: CELESTICA INC earns 36.3% ROIC, Top 5% in Technology

ROIC TTM 36.3%, sector median 4.4%, Top 5%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 7.1% × asset turnover 2.0x. Gross margin 11.5%. Operating margin 8.3%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-26.

Metric	CLS	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	36.3%	Excellent	Above sector median of 4.4%
Return on Equity (ROE)	45.7%	Excellent	Efficient use of shareholder equity
Gross Margin	11.5%	Warning	Competitive pricing environment
Operating Margin	8.3%	Adequate	Moderate operational efficiency

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Cash Flow: CELESTICA INC generates $545.4M FCF at 3.0% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $545.4M. FCF margin 3.0%, Bottom 50%. OCF/Net income 1.1x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-26.

Metric	CLS	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	3.0%	Warning	Thin cash margins
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$545.4M	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	1.1x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: CELESTICA INC at 0.1x leverage, 21.3x interest coverage

Debt/Equity 0.1x. Net cash $3.1B. Interest coverage 21.3x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-26.

Metric	CLS	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.1x	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
Net Cash Position	$3.1B	Excellent	Net cash positive
Interest Coverage	21.3x	Excellent	Comfortable debt service

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Valuation: CELESTICA INC trades at 25.7x earnings

P/E 25.7x. EV/Sales 1.6x. FCF yield 1.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-26.

Metric	CLS	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	25.7x	Adequate	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	1.6x	Excellent	Attractive revenue multiple
FCF Yield	1.7%	Warning	Lower cash yield

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Capital Allocation: CELESTICA INC returns 0.2% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 0.2% (buyback 0.2%). Share count +9.7% YoY. Capital returned $58.3M TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-26.

Metric	CLS	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	0.2%	Adequate	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	0.2%	Adequate	Minimal buyback activity
Share Count Change (YoY)	9.7%	Warning	Net dilution from issuance/SBC
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$58.3M	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	36.3%	Top 5%	8.2x above
Free Cash Flow Margin	3.0%	Bottom 50%	0.3x below
Gross Margin	11.5%	Bottom 25%	0.2x below
Operating Margin	8.3%	Top 50%	1.7x above
Return on Equity (ROE)	45.7%	Top 10%	7.3x above
P/E Ratio	25.7x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	CLS	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	36.3%	Excellent	Top 5% of sector (median: 4.4%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	3.0%	Warning	Bottom 50% of sector (median: 10.3%)
Gross Margin	11.5%	Warning	Bottom 25% of sector (median: 51.0%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	13.2%	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	25.7x	Adequate	Growth premium
Free Cash Flow Yield	1.7%	Warning	Growth-focused valuation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is CELESTICA INC's Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

CELESTICA INC (CLS) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 36.3%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is 32.2% with a improving trend. Sector median 4.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-26.

Q: What is CELESTICA INC's Free Cash Flow Margin?

CELESTICA INC (CLS) has a free cash flow margin of 3.0%, generating $545.4 million in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-26.

Q: What is CELESTICA INC's P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

CELESTICA INC (CLS) trades at a P/E ratio of 25.7x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 1.6x. FCF yield 1.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-26.

Q: What is CELESTICA INC's revenue and earnings growth?

CELESTICA INC (CLS) grew revenue by 61.6% year-over-year. EPS +72.4% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-26.

Q: How does CELESTICA INC compare to competitors in Technology?

Compared to other companies in Technology, CELESTICA INC (CLS) shows: ROIC 36.3%, sector median 4.4% (Top 5%). FCF margin 3.0%, sector median 10.3% (Bottom 50%). Gross margin 11.5%, 39.5pp below sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Technology companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with CELESTICA INC?

Quantitative warning flags for CELESTICA INC (CLS): 1) FCF margin 3.0% (below 5%). Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-26.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2026-10-26. TTM metrics as of Q3 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

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