CLS vs. BLD

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

CLS (Celestica Inc.) and BLD (TopBuild Corp.) are both stocks. CLS operates in Electronic Components (Technology), while BLD operates in Engineering & Construction (Industrials). Their 0.32 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship.

Performance

CLS vs. BLD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Celestica Inc. (CLS) and TopBuild Corp. (BLD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

CLS

• 1D: -6.00%
• 1M: -1.42%
• 6M: 17.95%
• YTD: 12.12%
• 1Y: 70.20%
• 3Y*: 149.34%
• 5Y*: 106.30%
• 10Y*: 40.47%
• ALL TIME*: 13.58%

BLD

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
CLS Celestica Inc.	$1.16B	$852.74M	$822.47M

CLS vs. BLD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
CLS Celestica Inc.	12.12%	220.27%	215.23%	159.80%	1.26%	37.92%	-2.42%	-5.70%	-16.32%	-11.56%
BLD TopBuild Corp.	-15.02%	34.00%	-16.81%	139.16%	-43.28%	49.89%	78.58%	129.07%	-40.59%	112.75%

Correlation

The correlation between CLS and BLD is 0.18, which is low. Their historical price movements had little consistent relationship.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.18
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	0.28
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period.	0.34
Correlation (10Y) Provides a long-term view across more market conditions.	0.32
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 1, 2015	0.32

The correlation between CLS and BLD shifts across timeframes, from 0.18 (1 year) to 0.34 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap CLS : $38.11B BLD : $9.97B
EPS CLS : $9.64 BLD : $17.87
PE Ratio CLS : 34.38 BLD : 19.84
PEG Ratio CLS : 0.46 BLD : 0.96
PS Ratio CLS : 2.46 BLD : 1.78
PB Ratio CLS : 15.53 BLD : 4.15
Total Revenue (TTM) CLS : $15.62B BLD : $5.62B
Gross Profit (TTM) CLS : $1.81B BLD : $1.62B
EBITDA (TTM) CLS : $1.50B BLD : $933.40M

Return for Risk

CLS vs. BLD — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

CLS

CLS Risk / Return Rank: 73
CLS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 73
CLS Sortino Ratio Rank: 71
CLS Omega Ratio Rank: 69
CLS Calmar Ratio Rank: 77
CLS Martin Ratio Rank: 77

BLD

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

CLS vs. BLD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Celestica Inc. (CLS) and TopBuild Corp. (BLD). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	CLS	BLD	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.88	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.51	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.19	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.83	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	4.27	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	CLS	BLD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-96.93%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-36.21%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-53.96%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-53.96%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-80.60%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-29.84%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-73.10%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	15.47%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	CLS	BLD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	25.97%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	55.62%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	74.89%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	58.52%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	50.65%	—	—

Dividends

CLS vs. BLD - Dividend Comparison

Neither CLS nor BLD has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Financials

CLS vs. BLD - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Celestica Inc. and TopBuild Corp. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

CLS - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, Celestica Inc. reported a gross profit of 577.50M and revenue of 4.70B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 12.3%.

BLD - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, TopBuild Corp. reported a gross profit of 400.25M and revenue of 1.45B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 27.7%.

CLS - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, Celestica Inc. reported an operating income of 458.30M and revenue of 4.70B, resulting in an operating margin of 9.8%.

BLD - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, TopBuild Corp. reported an operating income of 175.04M and revenue of 1.45B, resulting in an operating margin of 12.1%.

CLS - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, Celestica Inc. reported a net income of 368.80M and revenue of 4.70B, resulting in a net margin of 7.9%.

BLD - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, TopBuild Corp. reported a net income of 104.81M and revenue of 1.45B, resulting in a net margin of 7.3%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both CLS and BLD in my portfolio?

CLS and BLD have a correlation of 0.18, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.