Head to Head

ADI vs TDG: which is the better buy in 2026?

On Alexandria's Compass, Analog Devices, Inc. has the edge with a 95/100 score versus 92/100 for TDG. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Analog Devices, Inc.

NASDAQ:ADI

Edge
95/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$189.5B

The boring analog giant is having its AI moment, and the industrial cycle hasn't even properly turned yet.

Full ADI analysis

TransDigm Group

NYSE:TDG

92/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$73.2B

The best toll booth in aerospace sits near its 52-week low while aftermarket demand is accelerating into a multi-year upcycle.

Full TDG analysis

Factor by factor

FactorADITDG
Revenue Growth3535
Profitability5385
Valuation5462
Momentum7143
Theme Purity7497
Moat5663
Catalysts7979
Market Position5556

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Frequently asked questions

Is ADI or TDG the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) edges it at 95/100 versus 92/100 for TDG. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare ADI and TDG?

Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.

Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.