Celestica (CLS) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Celestica

NYSE•Technology•Electronic Components

$249.22-16.31(-0.06%)Pre-market

Market Cap

$31.32B

P/E

25.1x

P/S

1.7x

P/B

5.0x

Celestica Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides supply chain solutions in Asia, North America, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Advanced Technology Solutions, and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions. The company offers a range of product manufacturing and related supply chain services, including design and development, new product introduction, engineering services, component sourcing, electronics manufacturing and assembly, testing, mechanical assembly, systems integration, precision machining, logistics, asset management, product licensing, and after-market repair and return services. It also provides hardware platform solutions, which includes development of infrastructure platforms, and hardware and software design solutions and services, including open-source software that can be used as-is or customized for specific applications; and management of program, including design and supply chain, manufacturing, and after-market support, including IT asset disposition and asset management services. The company offers its products and services to original equipment manufacturers, and cloud-based and other service providers, including hyperscalers, and other companies in aerospace and defense, industrial, HealthTech, capital equipment, communications, and enterprise markets. The company has a strategic collaboration with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. for the development of Helios, a rack-scale AI platform. The company was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

How this company scores

GoodMetricSide Score: 67/100

Strongest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (21/25); weakest: Cash & Earnings Quality (14/25).

Profitability18/25

Growth14/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags21/25

Cash & Earnings Quality14/25

Strengths

High ROERising earningsLow leverageConsistent free cash flow

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 25.1x5y range 25.1x – 41.4x

Currently near its 5-quarter median.

P/S · 1.7x5y range 1.5x – 2.8x

Currently near its 5-quarter median.

P/B · 5.0x5y range 5.0x – 15.9x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

High Risk

Earnings Quality

Red Flag

FCF consistently trails net income (avg 0.6x) — earnings may be inflated by non-cash items or aggressive accounting.

Share Dilution

Watch

Shares outstanding rose 2.0% — mild dilution. Compare to earnings growth to assess the net per-share impact.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $31.32B

Metrics at a Glance

as of September 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $18.23B
Q. Revenue: $5.83B
TTM EBITDA: $1.69B
TTM Op. Income: $1.50B
Q. Op. Income: $460.00M
TTM Net Income: $1.25B
Q. Net Income: $397.20M
EPS: $3.3
Shares Out.: $120.50M

$18.23B in TTM revenue declined 0.8% YoY, reaching $5.83B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $1.69B and TTM operating income of $1.50B show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $1.25B means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 3 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 11.0%
EBITDA Margin: 8.7%
Op. Margin: 7.9%
Net Margin: 6.8%

Op. margin of 7.9% is down 2.3% YoY — costs are rising relative to revenue. Net margin at 6.8% and gross margin of 11.0% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Over the past year, operating margin is down 22% — a weakening trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 25.1x
P/S Ratio: 1.7x
P/B Ratio: 5.0x

At 25.1x P/E, the stock trades within typical market levels. P/S of 1.7x and P/B of 5.0x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Over the past year, P/E is down 12% — an improving trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $15.14B
Cash: $3.96B
Long-Term Debt: $791.50M
Book Value: $6.21B
D/E Ratio: 0.1
Debt/EBITDA: 1.6

With $15.14B in assets and $791.50M in long-term debt, D/E is 0.1and book value is $6.21B — a conservative capital structure with a cushion to weather downturns. Across the last 8 quarters, debt/equity has fallen for 2 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $389.70M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $545.40M
FCF Margin: 3.0%
FCF / Net Income: 0.4

TTM FCF of $545.40M on $389.70M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 0.4x means cash covers only part of net income — earnings quality needs attention. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has risen for 3 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.