Head to Head

FTAI 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 FTAI. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

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

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

FactorFTAIGRMN
Revenue Growth9852
Profitability7068
Valuation3168
Momentum7258
Theme Purity7084
Moat5575
Catalysts7290
Market Position5268

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Frequently asked questions

Is FTAI or GRMN the better buy in 2026?

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

How does Alexandria compare FTAI 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.