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STAAR SURGICAL CO (STAA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:STAA - US8523123052 - Common Stock

19.14 USD
-0.75 (-3.77%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:00:00 PM
19.14 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/23/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, STAA scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. STAA was compared to 184 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. While STAA has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, STAA is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year STAA has reported negative net income.
  • In the past year STAA has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years STAA 4 years were profitable.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

  • STAA has a Return On Assets (-21.12%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • With a Return On Equity value of -27.24%, STAA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.99% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -21.12%
ROE -27.24%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

  • STAA has a better Gross Margin (73.87%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STAA has remained more or less at the same level.
  • The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for STAA so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 73.87%
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 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.
  • STAA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • STAA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • STAA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
STAA Yearly Shares OutstandingSTAA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.90 indicates that STAA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.90, STAA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.65% 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 5.9
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10%
STAA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSTAA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 5.21 indicates that STAA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • STAA's Current ratio of 5.21 is amongst the best of the industry. STAA outperforms 80.65% of its industry peers.
  • STAA has a Quick Ratio of 4.35. 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 4.35, STAA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.03% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.21
Quick Ratio 4.35
STAA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSTAA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • STAA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -223.96%.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the last year, STAA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -32.42% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, STAA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.88% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-223.96%
EPS 3Y-12.35%
EPS 5Y7.49%
EPS Q2Q%-52.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-32.42%
Revenue growth 3Y10.84%
Revenue growth 5Y15.88%
Sales Q2Q%6.93%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 32.47% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • STAA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.41% yearly.
EPS Next Y-471.53%
EPS Next 2Y-59.15%
EPS Next 3Y19.78%
EPS Next 5Y32.47%
Revenue Next Year-24.86%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.18%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.2%
Revenue Next 5Y4.41%

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 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 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.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 347.49, the valuation of STAA can be described as expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of STAA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STAA is cheaper than 64.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.98, STAA is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 347.49
STAA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTAA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 100 200 300

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

  • STAA's earnings are expected to grow with 19.78% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-59.15%
EPS Next 3Y19.78%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • STAA does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

STAAR SURGICAL CO / STAA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for STAA stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to STAA.


Can you provide the valuation status for STAAR SURGICAL CO?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to STAAR SURGICAL CO (STAA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of STAA stock?

STAAR SURGICAL CO (STAA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


How financially healthy is STAAR SURGICAL CO?

The financial health rating of STAAR SURGICAL CO (STAA) is 8 / 10.