Why Zimmer Biomet (ZBH) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term

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Why Investors Should Pay Attention to This Value Stock

Different than growth or momentum investors, value-focused investors are all about finding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under what their true value is before the broader market catches on. The Value Style Score utilizes ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, and Price/Cash Flow to help pick out the most attractive and discounted stocks.

Zimmer Biomet (ZBH)

Headquartered in Warsaw, IN, Zimmer Biomet is a leading musculoskeletal healthcare company that designs, manufactures and markets orthopedic reconstructive products; sports medicine, biologics, extremities and trauma products; spine, bone healing, craniomaxillofacial and thoracic products; dental implants; and related surgical products. With operations in over 25 countries, Zimmer markets products in more than 100 countries.

ZBH sits at a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), holds a Value Style Score of B, and has a VGM Score of B. Compared to the Medical - Products industry's P/E of 20.6X, shares of Zimmer Biomet are trading at a forward P/E of 15.5X. ZBH also has a PEG Ratio of 2.3, a Price/Cash Flow ratio of 10.1X, and a Price/Sales ratio of 3.5X.

Many value investors pay close attention to a company's earnings as well. For ZBH, two analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.01 to $7.95 per share for 2024. Per share ZBH boasts an average earnings surprise of 5%.

Investors should take the time to consider ZBH for their portfolios due to its solid Zacks Ranks, notable earnings and valuation metrics, and impressive Value and VGM Style Scores.

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