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STAAR SURGICAL CO (STAA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:STAA - US8523123052 - Common Stock

25.8 USD
-1.29 (-4.78%)
Last: 10/15/2025, 8:02:12 PM
25.8 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/15/2025, 8:02:12 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to STAA. STAA was compared to 191 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for STAA as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. STAA is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year STAA has reported negative net income.
STAA had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
STAA had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years STAA had a positive operating cash flow.
STAA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSTAA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

STAA's Return On Assets of -21.76% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. STAA outperforms 49.21% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of STAA (-28.31%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -21.76%
ROE -28.31%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)3.25%
ROA(5y)3.83%
ROE(3y)4.04%
ROE(5y)4.92%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
STAA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSTAA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

STAA has a better Gross Margin (71.70%) than 82.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STAA has remained more or less at the same level.
STAA does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 71.7%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.5%
GM growth 5Y0.47%
STAA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSTAA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

STAA does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for STAA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
STAA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, STAA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
STAA Yearly Shares OutstandingSTAA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
STAA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSTAA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 7.64 indicates that STAA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 7.64, STAA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.43% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for STAA. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 7.64
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.67%
STAA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSTAA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 4.94 indicates that STAA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of STAA (4.94) is better than 77.49% of its industry peers.
STAA has a Quick Ratio of 4.05. This indicates that STAA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 4.05, STAA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.94
Quick Ratio 4.05
STAA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSTAA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for STAA have decreased strongly by -212.50% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, STAA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.49% on average per year.
The Revenue for STAA has decreased by -32.59% in the past year. This is quite bad
STAA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.88% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-212.5%
EPS 3Y-12.35%
EPS 5Y7.49%
EPS Q2Q%-194.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-32.59%
Revenue growth 3Y10.84%
Revenue growth 5Y15.88%
Sales Q2Q%-55.23%

3.2 Future

STAA is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 22.71% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, STAA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.40% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-519.75%
EPS Next 2Y-54.84%
EPS Next 3Y5.51%
EPS Next 5Y22.71%
Revenue Next Year-24.55%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.02%
Revenue Next 3Y1.82%
Revenue Next 5Y4.4%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
STAA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSTAA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
STAA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSTAA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 0.5 -0.5 1 -1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for STAA. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for STAA. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
STAA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTAA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 50 -50 -100 -150

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
STAA Per share dataSTAA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-54.84%
EPS Next 3Y5.51%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

STAA does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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STAAR SURGICAL CO

NASDAQ:STAA (10/15/2025, 8:02:12 PM)

After market: 25.8 0 (0%)

25.8

-1.29 (-4.78%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Inst Owners110.7%
Inst Owner Change-0.32%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change0.13%
Market Cap1.27B
Analysts52.86
Price Target25.12 (-2.64%)
Short Float %7.95%
Short Ratio2.15
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)31.1%
Min EPS beat(2)12.63%
Max EPS beat(2)49.58%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-804.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-3398.76%
Max EPS beat(4)120.44%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-381.38%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)-234.3%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)-163.13%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.25%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-37.91%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.25%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.38%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.03%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.67%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)11.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)47.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)11.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 5.67
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 3.78
P/tB 3.8
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.99
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.13
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.89
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.58
OCFYN/A
SpS4.55
BVpS6.82
TBVpS6.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -21.76%
ROE -28.31%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 71.7%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.25%
ROA(5y)3.83%
ROE(3y)4.04%
ROE(5y)4.92%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.5%
GM growth 5Y0.47%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 180.2%
Cap/Sales 6.78%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 4.94
Quick Ratio 4.05
Altman-Z 7.64
F-Score3
WACC8.67%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)365.33%
Cap/Depr(5y)348.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.1%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-212.5%
EPS 3Y-12.35%
EPS 5Y7.49%
EPS Q2Q%-194.44%
EPS Next Y-519.75%
EPS Next 2Y-54.84%
EPS Next 3Y5.51%
EPS Next 5Y22.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-32.59%
Revenue growth 3Y10.84%
Revenue growth 5Y15.88%
Sales Q2Q%-55.23%
Revenue Next Year-24.55%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.02%
Revenue Next 3Y1.82%
Revenue Next 5Y4.4%
EBIT growth 1Y-410.31%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-364.34%
EBIT Next 3Y89.45%
EBIT Next 5Y67.63%
FCF growth 1Y-8000.19%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-281.92%
OCF growth 3Y-29.01%
OCF growth 5Y-9.43%