Celestica Inc. (CLS) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Celestica Inc. (CLS) has a Graham intrinsic value of $237.82 per share. At $303.81 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 28% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 8.4% a year to $12.4B, with an average return on invested capital of 15.6%.

Graham intrinsic value
$237.82
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$303.81
Price vs Graham value
28% above
Market cap
$35.3B
Revenue (FY2025)
$12.4B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
8.4%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
15.6%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$458.3M

CLS 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $12.4B $832.5M $7.16 $458.3M 8.4% 37.8%
FY2024 $9.6B $428.0M $3.61 $303.0M 6.2% 22.2%
FY2023 $8.0B $244.4M $2.03 $201.1M 4.2% 13.0%
FY2022 $7.2B $180.1M $1.46 $102.1M 4.0% 20.4%
FY2021 $5.6B $103.9M $0.82 — 3.0% 12.7%
FY2020 $5.7B $60.6M $0.47 — 2.2% 9.4%
FY2019 $5.9B $70.3M $0.53 — 2.5% 10.8%
FY2018 $6.6B $98.9M $0.70 — 1.6% 9.9%
FY2017 $6.1B $105.0M $0.72 — 2.3% 8.7%
FY2016 $6.0B $136.3M $0.95 — 2.6% 10.7%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

CELESTICA INC is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 8.4% annually over the past decade.

CELESTICA INC has earned high returns on invested capital, averaging 17.0% ROIC over the available history. High ROIC is consistent with a durable franchise, but it is not by itself proof of an economic moat.

Over the decade, CELESTICA INC shows that management has aggressively returned capital to shareholders by retiring 18.1% of outstanding shares.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, CELESTICA INC is modeled at 15.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $237.82 per share.

CLS stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Celestica Inc. (CLS) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 15.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, CLS's intrinsic value is about $237.82 per share.

Is CLS stock undervalued?

At $303.81 (close on Oct 17, 2026), CLS trades 28% above its Graham value of $237.82. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Celestica Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $6.0B in fiscal 2016 to $12.4B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 8.4%. Net income was $832.5M in fiscal 2025.

Does Celestica Inc. generate free cash flow?

Celestica Inc. generated $458.3M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 4 of the last 4 reported years.

What is CLS's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 15.6%, and average return on equity was 13.3%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this CLS data come from?

From Celestica Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 27, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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