FLEX vs JBL
Flex Ltd. and Jabil, both Technology
Flex Ltd. is the larger company at $54B against $39B. On trailing earnings JBL is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 38.9 against 43.2, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year FLEX returned +125% against +41% for JBL. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts JBL ahead, 7/10 against 5/10.
| Figure | FLEX | JBL |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $112 | $311 |
| Market cap | $54B | $39B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 43.2 | 38.9 |
| 1-year return | +125% | +41% |
| 5-year return | +732% | +431% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Flex Ltd.
Revenue of $7.9B in Q1 2027, net income $285M. Its largest reported line is Regulated Manufacturing Solutions, 34% of the disclosed total.
Jabil
Revenue of $8.8B in Q3 2026, net income $275M. Its largest reported line is Intelligent Infrastructure, 76% of the disclosed total.
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