Celestica Valuation

CLS Stock  CAD 125.17  5.91  4.51%   
At this time, the firm appears to be overvalued. Celestica shows a prevailing Real Value of C$110.15 per share. The current price of the firm is C$125.17. Our model approximates the value of Celestica from analyzing the firm fundamentals such as Current Valuation of 15.74 B, profit margin of 0.04 %, and Return On Equity of 0.23 as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Celestica's valuation include:
Price Book
5.5703
Enterprise Value
15.7 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
14.853
Price Sales
1.5758
Forward PE
19.084
Overvalued
Today
125.17
Please note that Celestica's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of Celestica is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing Celestica's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
Since Celestica is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Celestica Stock. However, Celestica's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  125.17 Real  110.15 Hype  125.69 Naive  143.77
The intrinsic value of Celestica's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence Celestica's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
104.12
Downside
110.15
Real Value
137.69
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of Celestica helps investors to forecast how Celestica stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Celestica more accurately as focusing exclusively on Celestica's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjectedHigh
1.091.111.16
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
119.66125.69131.72
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNext ValueHigh
137.74143.77149.80
Details
Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use Celestica's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of Celestica's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against Celestica's closest peers.

Celestica Cash

545.95 Million

Celestica Valuation Trend

Knowing Celestica's actual value is paramount for traders when making sound investment determinations. Using both Celestica's enterprise value as well as its market capitalization is the best way to estimate the value of the company and is usually enough for investors to make market timing decisions.

Celestica Total Value Analysis

Celestica is currently projected to have takeover price of 15.74 B with market capitalization of 15.2 B, debt of 26.5 M, and cash on hands of 10.5 M. Please note that takeover price may be misleading and is a subject to mistakes in financial statements. We encourage investors to thoroughly investigate all of the Celestica fundamentals before making investing decisions based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
15.74 B
15.2 B
26.5 M
10.5 M

Celestica Investor Information

About 80.0% of the company shares are held by institutions such as insurance companies. The company recorded earning per share (EPS) of 5.19. Celestica had not issued any dividends in recent years. The entity had 2:1 split on the 15th of December 1999. Based on the key measurements obtained from Celestica's financial statements, Celestica is performing exceptionally good at this time. It has a great probability to report excellent financial results in April.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Operating Profit Margin0.06520.0621
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Total Cash From Operating Activities264.6 M473.9 M
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Operating Income649.6 M618.7 M
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile

Celestica Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. Celestica has an asset utilization ratio of 161.08 percent. This suggests that the Company is making C$1.61 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that Celestica is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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Celestica Ownership Allocation

Celestica holds a total of 115.96 Million outstanding shares. The majority of Celestica outstanding shares are owned by other corporate entities. These outside corporations are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to acquire positions in Celestica to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional investors are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in Celestica. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of Celestica as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please note that no matter how many assets the company secures, if the real value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.

Celestica Profitability Analysis

The company reported the revenue of 9.65 B. Net Income was 428 M with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 1.03 B.

About Celestica Valuation

We use absolute and relative valuation methodologies to arrive at the intrinsic value of Celestica. In general, an absolute valuation paradigm, as applied to this company, attempts to find the value of Celestica based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. By analyzing Celestica's financials, quarterly and monthly indicators, and their related drivers, we attempt to find the most accurate representation of Celestica's intrinsic value. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of Celestica. We calculate exposure to Celestica's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of Celestica's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross ProfitB527.3 M
Pretax Profit Margin 0.06  0.06 
Operating Profit Margin 0.06  0.07 
Net Profit Margin 0.04  0.05 
Gross Profit Margin 0.11  0.06 
When determining whether Celestica is a strong investment it is important to analyze Celestica's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact Celestica's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Celestica Stock, refer to the following important reports:
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Please note, there is a significant difference between Celestica's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Celestica is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Celestica's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.