FLEX vs TEL
Flex Ltd. and TE Connectivity, both Technology
TE Connectivity is the larger company at $64B against $54B. On trailing earnings TEL is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 20.1 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 +3.6% for TEL. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts TEL ahead, 8/10 against 5/10.
| Figure | FLEX | TEL |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $112 | $205 |
| Market cap | $54B | $64B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 43.2 | 20.1 |
| Dividend yield | n/a | 1.3% |
| 1-year return | +125% | +3.6% |
| 5-year return | +732% | +50% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 5/10 | 8/10 |
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.
TE Connectivity
Revenue of $5.2B in Q3 2026, net income $748M. Its largest reported line is Transportation Solutions, 70% of the disclosed total.
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