TEL

Technology

TE Connectivity Ltd. · Hardware, Equipment & Parts · $59B

UQS Score — Balanced Preset
51.7
Good

TE Connectivity Ltd. scores 51.7/100 using the Balanced preset.

UQS vs Technology Sector
TEL
51.7
Sector avg
38.0
Quality
Neutral
Moat
Neutral
Growth
Weak
Risk
Good
Valuation
Attractive

What is TE Connectivity Ltd.?

TE Connectivity Ltd. is a global manufacturer of connectivity and sensor solutions, serving industries from automotive to aerospace. Headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, the company sells products in roughly 140 countries.

The company operates across three segments — Transportation Solutions, Industrial Solutions, and Communications Solutions. Revenue comes from selling connectors, sensors, relays, antennas, and related components directly to manufacturers and through distributors worldwide. Its products are embedded in vehicles, aircraft, medical devices, and industrial equipment.

TE Connectivity was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.

  • Connector systems and terminals for automotive and commercial transport
  • Sensors and relays for industrial and aerospace applications
  • Antennas and electronic components for data and communications markets
  • Heat shrink tubing and interventional medical components

Is TEL a Good Stock to Buy?

UQS Score rates TEL as Below Average overall.

The Risk and Valuation pillars are the relative bright spots — suggesting the stock carries manageable financial risk and does not appear significantly overpriced relative to peers. These factors may appeal to more conservative investors.

Growth is rated Weak, and both Quality and Moat come in at Neutral, indicating limited competitive differentiation and subdued earnings momentum.

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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.

Does TEL pay dividends?

Yes — TE Connectivity Ltd. pays a dividend.

TE Connectivity pays a regular dividend, which is relatively uncommon among technology-sector peers. This reflects the company's mature, cash-generative business model across industrial and transportation end markets. Income-oriented investors may find the dividend cadence appealing alongside the stock's lower-risk profile.

When does TEL report earnings?

TE Connectivity reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, typical for US-listed equities.

Results have reflected the mixed demand environment across automotive and industrial end markets, with growth pressures visible in the UQS Growth pillar rating. Segment performance varies, with Transportation Solutions remaining the largest revenue contributor.

For the most recent quarter's results, visit TE Connectivity's investor relations page directly.

TEL Price History

+93.6% over 5Y

Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.

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What if I invested in TE Connectivity Ltd.?

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Today it would be worth
$20,534
That's a +105% total return, or +15.5% annualized.

Based on TE Connectivity Ltd.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does TE Connectivity do?

TE Connectivity manufactures connectors, sensors, relays, antennas, and related components used in vehicles, aircraft, industrial equipment, and communications devices. It serves customers across roughly 140 countries through direct sales and third-party distributors.

Does TEL pay dividends?

Yes, TE Connectivity pays a regular dividend. The company's mature, cash-generative business across transportation and industrial markets supports consistent dividend payments. Check the company's investor relations page for the current dividend schedule.

When does TEL report earnings?

TE Connectivity reports on a quarterly cadence. For confirmed upcoming earnings dates, refer to the company's investor relations page or your brokerage platform.

Is TEL a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates TEL as Below Average overall. Risk and Valuation are relative strengths, but weak Growth and Neutral Quality and Moat ratings temper the overall picture. The full pillar breakdown is available to UQS Pro members.

Is TEL overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for TEL is rated Good, suggesting the stock does not appear significantly overpriced relative to sector peers. That said, valuation should be considered alongside the weaker Growth profile.

What is TEL's market cap bracket?

TE Connectivity is classified as a large-cap company, reflecting its scale as a global manufacturer with operations spanning multiple continents and end markets.

Is TEL a long-term quality indicator?

As a long-term quality indicator, TEL's UQS profile shows manageable risk and reasonable valuation, but Neutral Moat and Weak Growth suggest limited structural advantages that would drive sustained outperformance over time.

What sector does TEL belong to?

TE Connectivity is classified in the Technology sector, though its products serve a broad range of industrial, automotive, aerospace, and medical end markets — making it more of an industrial technology company in practice.

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TEL — Score History

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Score changes· 16 most recent
DateUQSQualityMoatGrowthRiskValueChange
May 18, 202651.951.240.035.166.380.9+0.3
May 9, 202651.650.940.035.166.379.5+3.1
May 7, 202648.542.040.035.164.276.0-0.2
May 3, 202648.742.040.035.164.277.1+0.1
Apr 26, 202648.642.040.035.164.276.1+0.6
Apr 25, 202648.042.040.035.064.272.40.0
Apr 24, 202648.042.040.034.964.272.3+0.2
Apr 23, 202647.842.040.034.464.272.20.0
Apr 22, 202647.842.040.034.364.272.20.0
Apr 19, 202647.842.040.034.264.272.1-0.2

TEL — Pillar Breakdown

Quality

51.0/100 (25%)

TE Connectivity Ltd. has average quality metrics, with room for improvement in margins or capital efficiency.

Capital Efficiency (ROIC)Weak

How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.

Return on EquityStrong

Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.

Operating ProfitabilityModerate

Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.

Net ProfitabilityModerate

Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.

Gross Profit / AssetsModerate

Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.

Cash GenerationModerate

Free cash flow relative to market value.

Growth

35.1/100 (20%)

TE Connectivity Ltd. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Recent Revenue TrendWeak

Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.

3Y Revenue CAGRWeak

Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.

EPS GrowthWeak

Year-over-year earnings per share growth.

Forward Revenue OutlookModerate

Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.

Forward EPS GrowthStrong

Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.

Risk

66.3/100 (15%)

TE Connectivity Ltd. maintains a reasonable risk profile with manageable debt levels.

Financial LeverageWeak

Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.

Debt/EquityStrong

Total debt relative to shareholder equity.

Current RatioModerate

Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.

Interest CoverageStrong

Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.

Valuation

80.1/100 (15%)

TE Connectivity Ltd. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Earnings YieldModerate

Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.

Price to Free Cash FlowStrong

How many years of FCF the market cap represents.

PEG RatioStrong

P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.

EV/EBITDA vs SectorStrong

Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.

Moat

40/100 (25%)

TE Connectivity Ltd. possesses some competitive advantages but faces meaningful competition. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for TEL.

Score Composition

Quality
51.0×25%12.8
Growth
35.1×20%7.0
Risk
66.3×15%9.9
Valuation
80.1×15%12.0
Moat
40.0×25%10.0
Total
51.7Good

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How is the TEL UQS Score Calculated?

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for TE Connectivity Ltd. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses TE Connectivity Ltd.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether TE Connectivity Ltd. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

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