CELESTICA INC (CLS)

CA15101Q1081 - Common Stock

40.93  -2.88 (-6.57%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, CLS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CLS was compared to 127 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. CLS has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CLS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CLS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CLS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CLS has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CLS had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CLS (4.15%) is better than 65.87% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CLS (13.83%) is better than 80.95% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.28%, CLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.75% of the companies in the same industry.
CLS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.21%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.42%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.21%) for CLS is below the current ROIC(11.28%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.15%
ROE 13.83%
ROIC 11.28%
ROA(3y)2.99%
ROA(5y)2.52%
ROE(3y)9.87%
ROE(5y)7.82%
ROIC(3y)8.21%
ROIC(5y)6.5%

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.07%, CLS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CLS has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 5.00%, CLS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CLS has grown nicely.
CLS has a worse Gross Margin (9.78%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CLS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5%
PM (TTM) 3.07%
GM 9.78%
OM growth 3Y33.83%
OM growth 5Y14.59%
PM growth 3Y42.53%
PM growth 5Y15.53%
GM growth 3Y11.64%
GM growth 5Y8.47%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CLS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CLS has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CLS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CLS has been reduced compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

CLS has an Altman-Z score of 2.40. This is not the best score and indicates that CLS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CLS's Altman-Z score of 2.40 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CLS outperforms 43.65% of its industry peers.
CLS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.57. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CLS would need 2.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CLS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.57) than 69.84% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.41 indicates that CLS is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CLS (0.41) is worse than 67.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.41
Debt/FCF 2.57
Altman-Z 2.4
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC8.35%

2.3 Liquidity

CLS has a Current Ratio of 1.40. This is a normal value and indicates that CLS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CLS (1.40) is worse than 79.37% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that CLS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CLS (0.75) is worse than 86.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.4
Quick Ratio 0.75

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CLS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 27.23%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, CLS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.61% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 9.81% in the past year. This is quite good.
CLS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.72% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)27.23%
EPS 3Y34.89%
EPS 5Y17.61%
EPS growth Q2Q35.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.81%
Revenue growth 3Y11.47%
Revenue growth 5Y3.72%
Revenue growth Q2Q4.79%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CLS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.17% on average per year.
CLS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y21.19%
EPS Next 2Y15.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.84%
Revenue Next 2Y9.05%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.84, CLS is valued correctly.
CLS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CLS is cheaper than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CLS to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.80), we can say CLS is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.90, which indicates a correct valuation of CLS.
CLS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CLS is cheaper than 76.98% of the companies in the same industry.
CLS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.27.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.84
Fwd PE 13.9

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CLS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CLS is cheaper than 74.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CLS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CLS is cheaper than 79.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.02
EV/EBITDA 10.09

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CLS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CLS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CLS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)0.96
EPS Next 2Y15.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CLS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CELESTICA INC

NYSE:CLS (4/19/2024, 11:13:08 AM)

40.93

-2.88 (-6.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.15%
ROE 13.83%
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OM 5%
PM (TTM) 3.07%
GM 9.78%
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Debt/Equity 0.41
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Quick Ratio 0.75
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EPS 3Y34.89%
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