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San Diego, CA.-based Illumina Inc. provides sequencing and array-based solutions for genetic and genomic analysis across a wide range of markets, driving their adoption in research and clinical settings.Its customers include leading genomic research centers, academic institutions, government laboratories, hospitals as well as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, commercial molecular diagnostic and consumer genomics companies.
ILMN sits at a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), holds a Value Style Score of B, and has a VGM Score of A. Compared to the Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry's P/E of 16.4X, shares of Illumina are trading at a forward P/E of 17.1X. ILMN also has a PEG Ratio of 1.3, a Price/Cash Flow ratio of 16.3X, and a Price/Sales ratio of 2.8X.
A company's earnings performance is important for value investors as well. For fiscal 2025, seven analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for ILMN, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.06 to $4.48 per share. ILMN also holds an average earnings surprise of 106.1%.
With strong valuation and earnings metrics, a good Zacks Rank, and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, investors should strongly think about adding ILMN to their portfolios.
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