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CLS vs FTAI: which is the better buy in 2026?

On Alexandria's Compass, Celestica Inc. has the edge with a 93/100 score versus 90/100 for FTAI. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Celestica Inc.

NYSE:CLS

Edge
93/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$43.3B

The hyperscaler's favourite hardware partner has graduated from contract manufacturer to AI infrastructure designer, and the multiple still doesn't reflect it.

Full CLS analysis

FTAI Aviation Ltd.

NASDAQ:FTAI

90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$27.9B

The CFM56 aftermarket monopoly nobody's pricing correctly, with one engine type extending the runway through 2035.

Full FTAI analysis

Factor by factor

FactorCLSFTAI
Revenue Growth9898
Profitability5570
Valuation3431
Momentum6972
Theme Purity7770
Moat5355
Catalysts8472
Market Position5052

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Frequently asked questions

Is CLS or FTAI the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Celestica Inc. (NYSE:CLS) edges it at 93/100 versus 90/100 for FTAI. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare CLS and FTAI?

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.