Stoneridge (SRI) Soars to a 52-Week High, Time to Cash Out?
Have you been paying attention to shares of Stoneridge, Inc. SRI? Shares have been on the move with the stock up 27.7% over the past month. SRI hit a new 52-week high of $30.34 in the previous session. Stoneridge has gained 25.9% since the start of the year compared to the 6% move for the Computer and Technology sector and the -0.5% year-to-date return for its peer group.
What's Driving the Outperformance?
The stock has an impressive record of positive earnings surprises, having beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on February 28, 2018, Stoneridge reported EPS of $0.42 versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.35 while it beat the consensus revenue estimate by 3.1%.
For the current fiscal year, Stoneridge is expected to post earnings of $1.82 per share on $845.9 million in revenues. This represents a 15.92% change in EPS on a 2.6% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $1.9 per share on $878.4 million in revenues. This represents changes of 4.67% and 3.84%, respectively.
Valuation Metrics
Stoneridge may be at a 52-week high right now, but what might the future hold for SRI? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company is due for a pullback from this level.
On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as they provide investors with an additional way to sort 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. The idea behind the style scores is to help investors pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.
Stoneridge has a Value Score of B. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are A and B, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of A.
In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 15.8X current fiscal year EPS estimates. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 11.1X versus its peer group's average of 16.7X. This isn't enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective.
Stoneridge, Inc. Price and Consensus
Stoneridge, Inc. Price and Consensus | Stoneridge, Inc. Quote
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, Stoneridge currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) thanks to rising earnings estimates.
Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if Stoneridge meets the list of requirements. Thus, it seems as though SRI shares could have potential in the weeks and months to come.
How Does Stoneridge Stack Up to the Competition?
Shares of Stoneridge have been moving higher, and the company still appears to be a decent choice, but what about the rest of the industry? Some of its industry peers are also impressive, including VPG, GDI, and OSIS, all of which currently have a Zacks Rank of at least #2 and a VGM Score of at least B, making them well-rounded choices.
The Zacks Industry Rank is in the top 44.91% of all the industries we have in our universe, so it looks like there are some nice tailwinds for SRI, even beyond its own solid fundamental situation.
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