CLS Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CLS - Celestica, Inc.
$331.44
-21.15 (-6.00%)
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5d:
+8.57%
30d:
-8.35%
90d:
-19.08%
BUY
HIGH Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 31, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 27, 2026
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Bottom Line:
✅ BUY SIGNAL: CLS appears deeply undervalued. Market expects -14.3% annual earnings decline despite 74% recent earnings growth. Contrarian opportunity at discount to historical valuation.
✅ BUY SIGNAL: CLS appears deeply undervalued. Market expects -14.3% annual earnings decline despite 74% recent earnings growth. Contrarian opportunity at discount to historical valuation.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$947.33
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$588.22
43.7% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CLS is currently trading at $331.44, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $322.05 to $360.66. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 17.0) compared to its historical average (27.0). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 14.3% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 74.2% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CLS is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $289.26, while resistance sits at $374.50. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 6.0% recently.
Market Sentiment: CLS has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $466.56 (+40.8%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CLS is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $289.26, while resistance sits at $374.50. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 6.0% recently.
Market Sentiment: CLS has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $466.56 (+40.8%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$322.05 -
$360.66
Company Quality Score
58/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
85.7%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Downward momentum (-6.0%)
- BULLISH: Trading 40.8% below Wall St target ($466.56)
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$322.05 -
$360.66
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$289.26
Resistance Level
$374.50
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jul 31, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
17.03
Wall Street Target
$466.56
(+40.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
62.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
74.2%
Profit Margin
7.2%
Valuation Discount vs History
-14.3% cheaper
PE vs Historical
17.0 vs 27.0
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-14.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$298.30
(-10%)
2-Year Target
$268.47
(-19%)
3-Year Target
$241.62
(-27%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 17→27)
$383.01
(+16%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.7, Growth: 71.0%)
$1361.40
(+311%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 17.0, Growth: 71.0%)
$1118.61
(+238%)
Bear:
(PE: 14.5, Growth: 71.0%)
$950.82
(+187%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (39x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (17x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 39.05 | Current EPS (TTM): $9.03
Bull Case
$775.70
(+134%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 43.0
Base Case
$705.18
(+113%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 39.1
Bear Case
$239.76
(-28%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 33.2
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 17.0 to 27.0
Stabilization Target:
$525.38
(+58.5%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+58.5%
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Last updated: August 02, 2026 2:47 PM ET
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0
Buys
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Sells
Net
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