Head to Head

AVT vs GRMN: which is the better buy in 2026?

On Alexandria's Compass, Garmin Ltd. has the edge with a 92/100 score versus 90/100 for AVT. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Avnet, Inc.

NASDAQ:AVT

90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$7.6B

The boring components distributor sitting at the centre of every AI server, EV and defence build is finally getting paid for it.

Full AVT analysis

Garmin Ltd.

NYSE:GRMN

Edge
92/100 Compass
True NorthHold$45.6B

A beautifully run multi-segment hardware company priced for continued perfection with limited room for positive surprise.

Full GRMN analysis

Factor by factor

FactorAVTGRMN
Revenue Growth7652
Profitability3168
Valuation7268
Momentum8658
Theme Purity7184
Moat5075
Catalysts7890
Market Position5068

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Frequently asked questions

Is AVT or GRMN the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:GRMN) edges it at 92/100 versus 90/100 for AVT. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare AVT and GRMN?

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.