TEL vs APH vs HUBB vs ETN vs ROK

For growth investors, Amphenol Corporation (APH) is the stronger pick with 51.

7% revenue growth year-over-year, versus 1. 0% for Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK). Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB) offers the better valuation at 29. 8x trailing P/E (25. 0x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate TE Connectivity Ltd. (TEL) a "Buy" — based on 29 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB) is the cheapest at 29.

8x versus Rockwell Automation, Inc. at 58. 5x. On forward P/E, TE Connectivity Ltd. is actually cheaper at 18. 7x — notably different from the trailing picture, reflecting expected earnings growth. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: Amphenol Corporation wins at 1. 05x versus Eaton Corporation plc's 1. 22x — a reasonable growth-adjusted valuation.

Over the past 5 years, Amphenol Corporation (APH) delivered a total return of +308.

8%, compared to +60. 9% for TE Connectivity Ltd. (TEL). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: APH returned +899. 3% versus TEL's +291. 2%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Rockwell Automation, Inc.

(ROK) is the lower-risk stock at 1. 33β versus Amphenol Corporation's 1. 62β — meaning APH is approximately 22% more volatile than ROK relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, TE Connectivity Ltd. (TEL) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 51% versus 115% for Amphenol Corporation — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), Amphenol Corporation (APH) is pulling ahead at 51.

7% versus 1. 0% for Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Amphenol Corporation grew EPS 74. 0% year-over-year, compared to -40. 4% for TE Connectivity Ltd.. Over a 3-year CAGR, APH leads at 22. 3% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

Amphenol Corporation (APH) is the more profitable company, earning 18.

5% net margin versus 10. 4% for Rockwell Automation, Inc. — meaning it keeps 18. 5% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: APH leads at 25. 9% versus 17. 1% for ROK. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — ROK leads at 48. 1%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, Amphenol Corporation (APH) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 1. 05x versus Eaton Corporation plc's 1. 22x. A PEG below 1. 5 suggests fair-to-attractive pricing relative to expected growth. On forward earnings alone, TE Connectivity Ltd. (TEL) trades at 18. 7x forward P/E versus 36. 9x for Rockwell Automation, Inc. — 18. 2x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for APH: 32. 0% to $180. 33.

All stocks in this comparison pay dividends.

TE Connectivity Ltd. (TEL) offers the highest yield at 1. 3%, versus 0. 5% for Amphenol Corporation (APH).

For long-horizon retirement investors, Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (1.

0% yield, +608. 7% 10Y return). Amphenol Corporation (APH) carries a higher beta of 1. 62 — meaning larger drawdowns in market downturns, which matters significantly when you cannot wait years for a recovery. Both have compounded well over 10 years (ETN: +608. 7%, APH: +899. 3%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (TEL (Technology) and APH (Technology) and HUBB (Industrials) and ETN (Industrials) and ROK (Industrials)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: TEL is a mid-cap quality compounder stock; APH is a mid-cap high-growth stock; HUBB is a mid-cap quality compounder stock; ETN is a mid-cap quality compounder stock; ROK is a mid-cap quality compounder stock. TEL, HUBB, ETN, ROK pay a dividend while APH does not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.