VSH vs PLXS vs VICR vs JBL vs TXN

For growth investors, Vicor Corporation (VICR) is the stronger pick with 13.

5% revenue growth year-over-year, versus 1. 8% for Plexus Corp. (PLXS). Plexus Corp. (PLXS) offers the better valuation at 41. 6x trailing P/E (33. 8x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (VSH) a "Buy" — based on 10 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, Plexus Corp.

(PLXS) is the cheapest at 41. 6x versus Vicor Corporation at 100. 1x. On forward P/E, Jabil Inc. is actually cheaper at 28. 4x — 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: Jabil Inc. wins at 0. 37x versus Plexus Corp. 's 3. 47x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, Jabil Inc.

(JBL) delivered a total return of +540. 6%, compared to +40. 6% for Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (VSH). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: VICR returned +27. 0% versus VSH's +194. 7%. 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), Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) is the lower-risk stock at 1.

11β versus Vicor Corporation's 2. 79β — meaning VICR is approximately 152% more volatile than TXN relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Vicor Corporation (VICR) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 2% versus 2% for Jabil Inc. — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), Vicor Corporation (VICR) is pulling ahead at 13.

5% versus 1. 8% for Plexus Corp. (PLXS). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Vicor Corporation grew EPS 1764% year-over-year, compared to -47. 0% for Jabil Inc.. Over a 3-year CAGR, PLXS leads at 1. 9% 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.

Vicor Corporation (VICR) is the more profitable company, earning 29.

1% net margin versus -0. 3% for Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. — meaning it keeps 29. 1% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: TXN leads at 34. 1% versus 1. 9% for VSH. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — TXN leads at 57. 0%, 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, Jabil Inc. (JBL) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 37x versus Plexus Corp. 's 3. 47x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, Jabil Inc. (JBL) trades at 28. 4x forward P/E versus 94. 3x for Vicor Corporation — 65. 9x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for PLXS: -3. 6% to $251. 25.

In this comparison, TXN (1.

9% yield), VSH (1. 1% yield) pay a dividend. PLXS, VICR, JBL do not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 1.

11), 1. 9% yield, +471. 6% 10Y return). Vicor Corporation (VICR) carries a higher beta of 2. 79 — meaning larger drawdowns in market downturns, which matters significantly when you cannot wait years for a recovery. Both have compounded well over 10 years (TXN: +471. 6%, VICR: +27. 0%), 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.

Both stocks operate in the Technology sector, making this a peer-level intra-sector comparison — the same macro tailwinds and headwinds will affect both.

VSH, TXN pay a dividend while PLXS, VICR, JBL do 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.