QM · rank #5 · 2026-06-03

CLS

NYSE · $54.31B

verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago.	+347.25%
ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months.	+52.4%
Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.	+7.0%
Market cap Size filter: > $500M required.	$54.31B
Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-05-04	$420.73
Anchor (far) Close on 2025-05-02	$94.07

The AI research card

Independent qualitative review of each pick before the order is placed.

Summary

Celestica is a specialized EMS and hardware platform provider scaling complex AI data center, networking, and high-performance computing solutions for hyperscalers and OEMs.

Rationale

Strong 12-month momentum (3.47) is anchored in real earnings beats and guidance raises driven by AI infrastructure tailwinds, while 52.5% ROE and 6.95% profit margin reflect genuine margin expansion and capital efficiency gains from higher-complexity, higher-mix programs versus legacy EMS peers.

Material risks

1Concentrated customer base and lumpy design-win cycles create revenue cliff risk if a major hyperscaler or OEM insources, delays, or cancels an AI platform program.
2Geopolitical exposure—manufacturing footprint in Asia and customer exposure to US–China export controls on AI/networking chips could trigger tariffs, supply disruptions, or customer demand destruction.

Verdict reasoning

two_stage score=+3/3 verdicts={'gemini': 'PROCEED', 'claude': 'PROCEED', 'openai': 'PROCEED'} brief=caller-supplied