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Omnicell, Inc. (OMCL) Soars to 52-Week High, Time to Cash Out?

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Shares of Omnicell (OMCL - Free Report) have been strong performers lately, with the stock up 25.4% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $55.75 in the previous session. Omnicell has gained 41% since the start of the year compared to the 4.2% move for the Zacks Medical sector and the -47.6% return for the Zacks Medical Info Systems industry.

What's Driving the Outperformance?

The stock has an impressive record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earnings consensus estimate in any of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on October 30, 2024, Omnicell reported EPS of $0.56 versus consensus estimate of $0.41 while it beat the consensus revenue estimate by 1.57%.

Valuation Metrics

Omnicell may be at a 52-week high right now, but what might the future hold for the stock? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company has run ahead of itself.

On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as these give investors a variety of ways to comb through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). These styles are represented by grades running from A to F in the categories of Value, Growth, and Momentum, while there is a combined VGM Score as well. Investors should consider the style scores a valuable tool that can help you to pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.

Omnicell has a Value Score of C. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are B and D, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of B.

In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 37.8X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is not in-line with the peer industry average of 37.8X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 16.9X versus its peer group's average of 6.2X. Additionally, the stock has a PEG ratio of 26.83. This isn't enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective.

Zacks Rank

We also need to look at the Zacks Rank for the stock, as this supersedes any trend on the style score front. Fortunately, Omnicell currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy) thanks to rising earnings estimates.

Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if Omnicell fits the bill. Thus, it seems as though Omnicell shares could still be poised for more gains ahead.


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