Celestica (TSX:CLS) EV-to-FCF: 82.24 (As of Jun. 28, 2026) — 605% Above Median


TSX:CLS Celestica Inc TSX:CLS
86 GF Score
Price C$478.58
GF Value C$181.95
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Celestica EV-to-FCF?

Celestica TSX:CLS -6.57% 86 EV-to-FCF is 82.24 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 605% above its 10-year median of 11.66. GuruFocus rates TSX:CLS with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of C$181.95 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,330 Hardware companies, Celestica ranks worse than 78.87% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Celestica's Enterprise Value is C$55,584 Mil. Celestica's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$676 Mil. Therefore, Celestica's EV-to-FCF for today is 82.24.

The historical rank and industry rank for Celestica's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:CLS' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -267.06   Med: 11.66   Max: 101.53
Current: 82.24

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Celestica was 101.53. The lowest was -267.06. And the median was 11.66.

TSX:CLS's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
78.87% of 1330 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 22.965 vs TSX:CLS: 82.24

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-06-28), Celestica's stock price is C$478.58. Celestica's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$11.382. Therefore, Celestica's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 42.05.


Celestica  (TSX:CLS) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Celestica's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=478.58/11.382
=42.05

Celestica's share price for today is C$478.58.
Celestica's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$11.382.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Celestica EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Celestica EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Celestica's EV-to-FCF can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Celestica EV-to-FCF Chart

Celestica Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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Celestica Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 30.47 46.83 71.82 74.19 67.55

TSX:CLS vs APH, GLW, TEL: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Celestica's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Celestica EV-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Celestica's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Celestica's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Celestica EV-to-FCF Calculation

Celestica's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=55583.953/675.897
=82.24

Celestica's current Enterprise Value is C$55,584 Mil.
Celestica's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$676 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 82.24 mean?
Celestica (TSX:CLS) has a EV-to-FCF of 82.24 as of Jun. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Celestica and its competitors. This is 605% above median its historical median of 11.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Celestica ranks #1049 out of 1330 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 78.9%.
Is Celestica's EV-to-FCF too high?
Celestica's current EV-to-FCF of 82.24 is 605% above median its 10-year median of 11.66. The Hardware industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.97. Celestica's value of 82.24 is 258.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Celestica ranks #1049 out of 1330 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Celestica has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Celestica's EV-to-FCF compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Celestica ranks #1049 out of 1330 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Celestica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.97. Celestica's value of 82.24 is 258.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.66 vs. the industry median of 22.97, Celestica has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Hardware companies is 22.97, based on 1,330 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Celestica's current EV-to-FCF of 82.24 is 258.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Celestica and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Celestica's current EV-to-FCF is 82.24, which is 605% above median its own 10-year median of 11.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celestica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celestica (TSX:CLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$181.95, compared to a current price of C$478.58 — trading 163% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 82.24, which is 605% above median its 10-year median of 11.66 and 258.1% above the Hardware industry median of 22.97. Celestica's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Celestica (TSX:CLS), the current EV-to-FCF is 82.24 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Celestica (TSX:CLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celestica stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$478.58 is trading 163% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$181.95. GuruFocus considers Celestica to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CLS:

  • EV-to-FCF: 82.24 (605% above median its 10-year median of 11.66)
  • GF Value™: C$181.95 vs. price of C$478.58 (163% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100
  • Industry Position: 258.1% above the Hardware median (#1049 of 1330)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Celestica Business Description

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Address 5140 Yonge Street, Suite 1900, Toronto, ON, CAN, M2N 6L7
Celestica Inc offers supply chain solutions. The company has two operating and reportable segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity & Cloud Solutions (CCS). The ATS segment consists of the ATS end market and is comprised of the Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, health tech, and Capital Equipment businesses. Its Capital Equipment business is comprised of the semiconductor, display, and robotics equipment businesses, and the CCS segment consists of Communications and Enterprise end markets, The Enterprise end market is comprised of its servers and storage businesses. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Connectivity & Cloud Solutions segment.
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