41.95 USD
+3.07 (+7.9%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to VCEL. VCEL was compared to 533 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making VCEL a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. VCEL is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings could make VCEL a good candidate for growth and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VCEL was profitable.
VCEL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: VCEL reported negative net income in multiple years.
VCEL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of VCEL (2.89%) is better than 90.24% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 4.06%, VCEL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.37% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 1.38%, VCEL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.89% | ||
| ROE | 4.06% | ||
| ROIC | 1.38% |
ROA(3y)-1.54%
ROA(5y)-1.26%
ROE(3y)-2.18%
ROE(5y)-1.76%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
VCEL has a Profit Margin of 5.06%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VCEL outperforms 90.43% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of VCEL (2.75%) is better than 89.68% of its industry peers.
VCEL's Gross Margin of 73.81% is amongst the best of the industry. VCEL outperforms 82.55% of its industry peers.
VCEL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.06% | ||
| GM | 73.81% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.25%
GM growth 5Y1.27%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), VCEL is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for VCEL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, VCEL has more shares outstanding
VCEL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 8.81 indicates that VCEL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
VCEL's Altman-Z score of 8.81 is amongst the best of the industry. VCEL outperforms 81.05% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VCEL is 0.03, which is an excellent value as it means it would take VCEL, only 0.03 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.03, VCEL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.06% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that VCEL is not too dependend on debt financing.
VCEL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VCEL outperforms 49.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.81 |
ROIC/WACC0.16
WACC8.71%
2.3 Liquidity
VCEL has a Current Ratio of 4.87. This indicates that VCEL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 4.87, VCEL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.97% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 4.47 indicates that VCEL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
VCEL's Quick ratio of 4.47 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VCEL outperforms 53.28% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VCEL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 300.00%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.71% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, VCEL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 14.05% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, VCEL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.01% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)300%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y3.71%
EPS Q2Q%600%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.05%
Revenue growth 3Y14.95%
Revenue growth 5Y15.01%
Sales Q2Q%16.58%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 49.77% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, VCEL will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 23.13% on average per year.
EPS Next Y24.67%
EPS Next 2Y87.87%
EPS Next 3Y80.21%
EPS Next 5Y49.77%
Revenue Next Year15.49%
Revenue Next 2Y18.83%
Revenue Next 3Y20.01%
Revenue Next 5Y23.13%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
VCEL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 174.79.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VCEL is valued cheaper than 88.56% of the companies in the same industry.
VCEL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.65.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 66.03 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VCEL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VCEL is valued cheaper than 88.74% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VCEL to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.45), we can say VCEL is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 174.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 66.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VCEL indicates a rather cheap valuation: VCEL is cheaper than 89.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VCEL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 103.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 105.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of VCEL may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VCEL's earnings are expected to grow with 80.21% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)7.09
PEG (5Y)47.07
EPS Next 2Y87.87%
EPS Next 3Y80.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for VCEL!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:VCEL (11/25/2025, 1:47:00 PM)
41.95
+3.07 (+7.9%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners111.28%
Inst Owner Change-7.16%
Ins Owners1.04%
Ins Owner Change0.07%
Market Cap2.12B
Revenue(TTM)258.72M
Net Income(TTM)13.08M
Analysts84.29
Price Target56.83 (35.47%)
Short Float %8.9%
Short Ratio5.85
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)868.63%
Min EPS beat(2)68.63%
Max EPS beat(2)1668.63%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)418.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-78.61%
Max EPS beat(4)1668.63%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)224.48%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)174.21%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)121.19%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.5%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.5%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.84%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.24%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.59%
PT rev (1m)2.54%
PT rev (3m)3.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.72%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 174.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 66.03 | ||
| P/S | 8.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 103.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 35.79 | ||
| P/B | 6.58 | ||
| P/tB | 6.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 105.17 |
EPS(TTM)0.24
EY0.57%
EPS(NY)0.64
Fwd EY1.51%
FCF(TTM)0.4
FCFY0.96%
OCF(TTM)1.17
OCFY2.79%
SpS5.13
BVpS6.38
TBVpS6.26
PEG (NY)7.09
PEG (5Y)47.07
Graham Number5.87
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.89% | ||
| ROE | 4.06% | ||
| ROCE | 1.74% | ||
| ROIC | 1.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.06% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.11% | ||
| OM | 2.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.06% | ||
| GM | 73.81% | ||
| FCFM | 7.88% |
ROA(3y)-1.54%
ROA(5y)-1.26%
ROE(3y)-2.18%
ROE(5y)-1.76%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 3Y2.25%
GM growth 5Y1.27%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.57
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 390.24% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.98% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 347.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | 155.76% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.81 |
F-Score6
WACC8.71%
ROIC/WACC0.16
Cap/Depr(3y)649.08%
Cap/Depr(5y)464.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.17%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.54%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)300%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y3.71%
EPS Q2Q%600%
EPS Next Y24.67%
EPS Next 2Y87.87%
EPS Next 3Y80.21%
EPS Next 5Y49.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.05%
Revenue growth 3Y14.95%
Revenue growth 5Y15.01%
Sales Q2Q%16.58%
Revenue Next Year15.49%
Revenue Next 2Y18.83%
Revenue Next 3Y20.01%
Revenue Next 5Y23.13%
EBIT growth 1Y678.36%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year2049.78%
EBIT Next 3Y242.31%
EBIT Next 5Y168.5%
FCF growth 1Y78.74%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y83.6%
OCF growth 3Y26.05%
OCF growth 5YN/A
VERICEL CORP / VCEL FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of VERICEL CORP (VCEL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to VCEL.
What is the valuation status of VERICEL CORP (VCEL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to VERICEL CORP (VCEL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for VERICEL CORP?
VERICEL CORP (VCEL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for VERICEL CORP (VCEL) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VERICEL CORP (VCEL) is expected to grow by 24.67% in the next year.