Head to Head

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

Garmin Ltd.

NYSE:GRMN

92/100 Compass
True NorthHold$45.8B

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

Full GRMN 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

FactorGRMNTDG
Revenue Growth5235
Profitability6885
Valuation6862
Momentum5943
Theme Purity8497
Moat7563
Catalysts9079
Market Position6856

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Frequently asked questions

Is GRMN or TDG the better buy in 2026?

GRMN and TDG are neck and neck at 92/100 on the Compass right now. The better fit depends on which factors matter most to you.

How does Alexandria compare GRMN 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.