Illumina, Inc. (ILMN) — Stock Score Summary

Illumina, Inc. (ILMN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 84/100 based on Quality (73/100), Value (28/100), and Momentum (68/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Illumina is the dominant player in gene sequencing, but it is currently a complex corporate turnaround story following the disastrous and costly Grail acquisition. This violates our Terry Smith rule of avoiding turnarounds and broken capital allocation stories.

Illumina, Inc. is the global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing integrated systems for large-scale analysis of genetic variation and function, providing sequencing and array-based instruments, reagents, and services. The company's formidable competitive moat stems from its proprietary sequencing technology, superior data quality, and extensive patent portfolio, which have established its platforms as the industry standard for genomic research and clinical applications worldwide. This dominant market position makes Illumina essential to advancements in precision medicine and biotechnology.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$160.03
Market Cap$24.0B
P/E (TTM)30.56
P/E (Forward)28.38
Price/Book9.55
Return on Equity33.8%
Return on Invested Capital23.5%
Debt/Equity95.07
Gross Margin68.3%
Operating Margin18.3%
Revenue Growth4.8%
Free Cash Flow$846M

Illumina, Inc. operates in the Diagnostics & Research industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Illumina, Inc.’s (ILMN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Illumina, Inc. (ILMN) is 84/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (73), Value (28), and Momentum (68) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Illumina, Inc. have an economic moat?
Illumina, Inc. (ILMN) has a Quality factor score of 73/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Illumina, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Illumina, Inc. (ILMN) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 84/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Illumina, Inc. in?
Illumina, Inc. (ILMN) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Diagnostics & Research industry (United States).