Is TEL a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, TE Connectivity plc (TEL) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 49.4/100. It is ranked #2,265 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 45/100, Momentum 54/100. The timing signal is "Bearish". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for TEL?

TE Connectivity plc (TEL) has a "Reduce" rating and 2-star score. The composite score of 49.4 ranks it #2,265 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is TEL in?

TE Connectivity plc operates in the Consumer Staples sector (Wholesale industry) with a market cap of $62.11 billion. It is classified as a large-cap stock.

Does TEL pay a dividend?

TEL does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is TEL's P/E ratio?

TEL has a trailing P/E ratio of 32.09x. The Consumer Staples sector average is 33.1x. This above-average P/E reflects growth expectations or premium valuation.

How profitable is TEL?

TEL's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 35.8%. ROE: 14.8% vs sector average 7.7%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is TEL valued compared to peers?

TEL's value factor score is 45/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 32.1x, EV/EBITDA 19.0x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is TEL's debt level?

TEL's debt-to-equity ratio is 96%. Sector average: 72%. Moderate leverage is normal for established companies.

TEL has a beta of 1.30, meaning it amplifies market moves. Stability score: 64/100.

Does TEL have high short interest?

TEL's short interest factor score is 51/100 (higher = less short selling). Moderate short interest.

TEL Stock Analysis: Reduce (Score 49.4/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
TEL	+0.50%	+9.91%	+13.22%	+1.00%	+80.43%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLP	-1.29%	+0.59%	-3.91%	+6.04%	+3.81%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	+0.57%	+6.30%	+12.88%	+1.36%	+50.91%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	+1.80%	+9.32%	+17.13%	-5.04%	+76.63%	-	-	-

Metric	TEL	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	32.1x	-3%
EV/EBITDA	19.0x	+174%
Price / Book	4.8x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
ITRN Ituran Location & Control Ltd.	60	48	82	70	19.6x	122.1%	47.8%	16.8%	-	0.0x	$1.0B	VS
SENEA Seneca Foods Corp	55	49	59	69	10.3x	14.4%	14.3%	6.7%	70.9%	39.0x	$1.1B	VS
JBSS SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC	54	50	57	61	12.8x	20.2%	19.3%	6.3%	14.0%	11.0x	$965M	VS
ARW ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.	53	50	73	63	15.8x	7.2%	11.2%	1.6%	11.9%	337.0x	$7.5B	VS
SFD SMITHFIELD FOODS INC	53	50	72	57	13.8x	11.9%	19.9%	7.5%	7.3%	29.0x	$11.3B	VS
BG Bunge Global SA	53	50	54	69	24.9x	5.7%	5.4%	1.8%	67.3%	59.0x	$24.8B	VS
DAR DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.	53	50	55	71	142.7x	1.5%	24.1%	1.2%	13.3%	114.0x	$9.9B	VS
ADM Archer-Daniels-Midland Co	52	50	52	64	54.6x	2.8%	6.4%	0.8%	-8.4%	33.0x	$34.9B	VS
CTVA Corteva, Inc.	52	49	51	60	50.6x	4.7%	42.9%	0.2%	-57.2%	76.0x	$56.3B	VS
MO ALTRIA GROUP, INC.	51	50	67	51	13.6x	-	62.1%	33.8%	-2.2%	-990.0x	$109.5B	VS
TEL TE Connectivity plc	49	50	45	54	32.1x	14.9%	35.8%	11.1%	17.3%	96.0x	$62.1B

Key Ratio	TTM	2026	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
Gross Margin %	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Operating Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%
EBITDA Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	-0.0%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%
FCF Margin %	-	-	-	-	-	-	13.3%	11.8%	12.4%	10.8%	12.5%
ROE %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	-0.0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
ROA %	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	-0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
ROIC %	19.8%	5.9%	20.2%	17.9%	15.8%	20.2%	14.2%	3.4%	11.5%	13.2%	12.6%

Key Ratio

TTM

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

Gross Margin %

0.4%

0.3%

Operating Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

0.0%

0.1%

0.2%

EBITDA Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

Net Margin %

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

-0.0%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

FCF Margin %

13.3%

11.8%

12.4%

10.8%

12.5%

ROE %

0.1%

0.3%

0.2%

-0.0%

0.2%

ROA %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

-0.0%

0.1%

ROIC %

19.8%

5.9%

20.2%

17.9%

15.8%

20.2%

14.2%

3.4%

11.5%

13.2%

12.6%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$17.2B	$17.3B	$15.8B	$16.0B	$16.3B	$14.9B	$12.2B	$13.4B	$14.0B	$13.1B	$12.2B	$12.2B
	—	$11.2B	$10.4B	$11.0B	$11.0B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$6.2B	$6.1B	$5.5B	$5.1B	$5.2B	$4.9B	$3.7B	$4.4B	$4.7B	$4.5B	$4.0B	$4.1B
Gross Margin	35.8%	35.2%	34.4%	31.5%	32.2%	32.8%	30.7%	32.7%	33.9%	34.3%	33.7%	33.4%
	—	$1.9B	$1.7B	$1.7B	$1.6B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Research & Development	—	$699M	$621M	$593M	$610M	$677M	$613M	$644M	$680M	$658M	$644M	$627M
Depreciation	—	—	—	—	—	$769M	$819M	$690M	$667M	$611M	$585M	$616M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$2.9B	$2.7B	$2.8B	$2.5B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$3.3B	$3.2B	$2.8B	$2.3B	$2.8B	$2.4B	$537M	$2.0B	$2.3B	$2.0B	$1.9B	$1.7B
EBIT	$3.3B	$3.2B	$2.8B	$2.3B	$2.8B	$2.4B	$537M	$2.0B	$2.3B	$2.0B	$1.9B	$1.7B
EBITDA	$3.3B	$3.2B	$2.8B	$2.3B	$2.8B	$3.2B	$1.4B	$2.7B	$3.0B	$2.4B	$1.7B	$2.3B
Operating Margin	18.9%	18.6%	17.6%	14.4%	16.9%	16.3%	4.4%	14.7%	16.7%	15.4%	15.9%	14.3%
EBITDA Margin	19.0%	18.6%	17.6%	14.4%	16.9%	21.3%	11.3%	19.9%	21.4%	18.6%	13.8%	18.9%
	—	—	—	$80M	$66M	$56M	$48M	$68M	$107M	$130M	$127M	$136M
	—	$3.2B	$2.8B	$2.3B	$2.7B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$1.4B	-$397M	$364M	$306M	$123M	$783M	-$15M	-$344M	$255M	-$779M	$337M
	$1.9B	$1.8B	$3.2B	$1.9B	$2.4B	$2.3B	-$241M	$1.8B	$2.6B	$1.7B	$2.0B	$2.4B
Net Margin	11.1%	10.7%	20.2%	11.9%	14.9%	15.2%	-2.0%	13.7%	18.3%	13.8%	17.7%	19.8%
	$2.55	$6.20	$10.40	$6.06	$7.52	$6.85	$-0.73	$5.46	$7.33	$4.74	$5.49	$5.98
Diluted EPS	$2.55	$6.16	$10.33	$6.03	$7.47	$6.85	$-0.73	$5.46	$7.33	$4.74	$5.49	$5.98
Weighted Avg Basic	—	297M	307M	315M	323M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	299M	309M	317M	325M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$17.2B

$17.3B

$15.8B

$16.0B

$16.3B

$14.9B

$12.2B

$13.4B

$14.0B

$13.1B

$12.2B

—

$11.2B

$10.4B

$11.0B

—

$6.2B

$6.1B

$5.5B

$5.1B

$5.2B

$4.9B

$3.7B

$4.4B

$4.7B

$4.5B

$4.0B

$4.1B

Gross Margin

35.8%

35.2%

34.4%

31.5%

32.2%

32.8%

30.7%

32.7%

33.9%

34.3%

33.7%

33.4%

—

$1.9B

$1.7B

$1.6B

—

Research & Development

—

$699M

$621M

$593M

$610M

$677M

$613M

$644M

$680M

$658M

$644M

$627M

Depreciation

—

$769M

$819M

$690M

$667M

$611M

$585M

$616M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$2.9B

$2.7B

$2.8B

$2.5B

—

$3.3B

$3.2B

$2.8B

$2.3B

$2.8B

$2.4B

$537M

$2.0B

$2.3B

$2.0B

$1.9B

$1.7B

EBIT

$3.3B

$3.2B

$2.8B

$2.3B

$2.8B

$2.4B

$537M

$2.0B

$2.3B

$2.0B

$1.9B

$1.7B

EBITDA

$3.3B

$3.2B

$2.8B

$2.3B

$2.8B

$3.2B

$1.4B

$2.7B

$3.0B

$2.4B

$1.7B

$2.3B

Operating Margin

18.9%

18.6%

17.6%

14.4%

16.9%

16.3%

4.4%

14.7%

16.7%

15.4%

15.9%

14.3%

EBITDA Margin

19.0%

18.6%

17.6%

14.4%

16.9%

21.3%

11.3%

19.9%

21.4%

18.6%

13.8%

18.9%

—

$80M

$66M

$56M

$48M

$68M

$107M

$130M

$127M

$136M

—

$3.2B

$2.8B

$2.3B

$2.7B

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$1.4B

-$397M

$364M

$306M

$123M

$783M

-$15M

-$344M

$255M

-$779M

$337M

$1.9B

$1.8B

$3.2B

$1.9B

$2.4B

$2.3B

-$241M

$1.8B

$2.6B

$1.7B

$2.0B

$2.4B

Net Margin

11.1%

10.7%

20.2%

11.9%

14.9%

15.2%

-2.0%

13.7%

18.3%

13.8%

17.7%

19.8%

$2.55

$6.20

$10.40

$6.06

$7.52

$6.85

$-0.73

$5.46

$7.33

$4.74

$5.49

$5.98

Diluted EPS

$2.55

$6.16

$10.33

$6.03

$7.47

$6.85

$-0.73

$5.46

$7.33

$4.74

$5.49

$5.98

Weighted Avg Basic

—

297M

307M

315M

323M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

299M

309M

317M

325M

—

TE Connectivity plc (TEL) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does TE Connectivity plc Do?

TE Connectivity Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells connectivity and sensor solutions in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the AsiaPacific, and the Americas. The company operates through three segments: Transportation Solutions, Industrial Solutions, and Communications Solutions. The Transportation Solutions segment provides terminals and connector systems and components, sensors, relays, antennas, heat shrink tubing, and application tooling products for use in the automotive, commercial transportation, and sensor markets. The Industrial Solutions segment offers terminals and connector systems and components; and heat shrink tubing, interventional medical components, relays, and wires and cables for aerospace, defense, oil and gas, industrial equipment, medical, and energy markets. The Communications Solutions segment supplies electronic components, such as terminals and connector systems and components, relays, heat shrink tubing, and antennas for the data and devices, and appliances markets. TE Connectivity Ltd. sells its products to approximately 140 countries primarily through direct sales to manufacturers, as well as through third-party distributors. The company was formerly known as Tyco Electronics Ltd. and changed its name to TE Connectivity Ltd. in March 2011. TE Connectivity Ltd. was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. TE Connectivity plc (TEL) is classified as a large-cap stock in the Consumer Staples sector, specifically within the Wholesale industry. The company is led by CEO Terrence R. Curtin and employs approximately 92,000 people. With a market capitalization of $62.1B, TEL is one of the prominent companies in the Consumer Staples sector.

TE Connectivity plc (TEL) Stock Rating — Reduce (April 2026)

As of April 2026, TE Connectivity plc receives a Reduce rating with a composite score of 49.4/100 and 2 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.TEL ranks #2,265 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Consumer Staples sector, TE Connectivity plc ranks #88 of 180 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Consumer Staples peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

TEL Stock Price and 52-Week Range

TE Connectivity plc (TEL) currently trades at $229.78. The stock gained $1.15 (0.5%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for TEL is $250.67, which means the stock is currently trading -8.3% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $116.30, putting the stock 97.6% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 1.2M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.

Is TEL Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

TE Connectivity plc (TEL) carries a value factor score of 45/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 32.09x, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 33.11x — a discount of 3%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 4.77x, versus the sector average of 1.74x. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.60x, compared to 0.35x for the average Consumer Staples stock. On an enterprise value basis, TEL trades at 19.00x EV/EBITDA, versus 6.93x for the sector.

Overall, TEL's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

TE Connectivity plc Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

TE Connectivity plc (TEL) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 14.8%, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 7.7%, which is within a healthy range. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 7.5% versus the sector average of 3.1%.

On a margin basis, TE Connectivity plc reports gross margins of 35.8%, compared to 26.2% for the sector. The operating margin is 18.9% (sector: 2.9%). Net profit margin stands at 11.1%, versus 1.6% for the average Consumer Staples stock. Revenue growth is running at 17.3% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.1% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

TEL Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

TE Connectivity plc has a debt-to-equity ratio of 96.0%, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 72.0%. Leverage is within a manageable range for the industry, though investors should monitor debt trends over time. The current ratio is 1.65x, suggesting adequate working capital coverage.

TEL has a beta of 1.30, meaning it is more volatile than the broader market — a $10,000 investment in TEL would be expected to move 29.7% more than the S&P 500 on any given day. The stability factor score for TE Connectivity plc is 64/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

TE Connectivity plc Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, TE Connectivity plc reported revenue of $17.18B and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.55. Net income for the quarter was $1.93B. Gross margin was 35.8%. Operating income came in at $3.26B.

In Q1 2026, TE Connectivity plc reported revenue of $4.67B and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.55. Net income for the quarter was $750M. Gross margin was 37.3%. Revenue grew 21.7% year-over-year compared to Q1 2025. Operating income came in at $963M.

In FY 2025, TE Connectivity plc reported revenue of $17.26B and earnings per share (EPS) of $6.20. Net income for the quarter was $1.84B. Gross margin was 35.2%. Revenue grew 8.9% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $3.21B.

In Q3 2025, TE Connectivity plc reported revenue of $4.53B and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.16. Net income for the quarter was $638M. Gross margin was 35.3%. Revenue grew 13.9% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $857M.

Over the past 8 quarters, TE Connectivity plc has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $3.98B to $17.18B. Investors analyzing TEL stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

TEL Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

TE Connectivity plc (TEL) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among growth-oriented companies in the Wholesale industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Consumer Staples dividend stocks may want to explore other Consumer Staples stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

TEL Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

TE Connectivity plc (TEL) has a momentum factor score of 54/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 27/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 51/100 reflects moderate short selling activity.

TEL vs Competitors — Consumer Staples Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Consumer Staples sector, TE Connectivity plc (TEL) ranks #88 out of 180 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places TEL in the upper half of all Consumer Staples stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include Ituran Location & Control Ltd. (ITRN) with a score of 60.3/100, DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR) with a score of 52.9/100, Bunge Global SA (BG) with a score of 53.0/100, SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC (JBSS) with a score of 54.1/100, and Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM) with a score of 52.2/100.

Comparing TEL against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full TEL vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how TE Connectivity plc stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

TEL Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for TE Connectivity plc (TEL) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy TEL? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for TE Connectivity plc suggests caution. Low volatility (stability score 64/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, TE Connectivity plc (TEL) earns a Reduce rating with a composite score of 49.4/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on TEL stock.

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