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VCEL

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Vericel Corporation · Healthcare · United States · $2.1B · Avg Vol: $18M/d

56
StockRank
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Q
71
V
23
M
57
P/E (TTM)
83.7x
ROE
7.2%
D/E
0.3x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Vericel Corporation is a commercial-stage biotechnology company specializing in advanced autologous cell therapies for severe medical conditions, primarily focusing on knee cartilage repair (MACI) and burn care (Epicel, NexoBrid). The company maintains a leading position in these niche markets due to its proprietary manufacturing processes, strong clinical evidence, and the high regulatory barriers inherent in cell therapy. Vericel acts as a pioneer in regenerative medicine with a highly specialized product portfolio.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue164.4M197.5M237.2M276.3M18.9%306.3M336.2M392.9M19.3%
EPS-0.16-0.35-0.070.210.3357.1%0.480.5361.3%
Shares47.3M47.8M49.6M50.6M+7.1%51.2M
Debt47.6M88.0M99.0M96.4M26.5%93.1M
Equity192.3M226.0M292.0M354.6M22.6%
Op CF17.7M35.3M58.2M51.9M43.2%69.7M
Inv CF-36.2M-3.1M-79.0M-43.9M
Fin CF1.0M3.6M19.1M7.1M
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PRICE (1Y)-17.3%
38.5440.8143.0845.3447.61Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$38.54
RSI (14)
24.8
52W High
$49.32
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
71
ROIC
5.9%57.9
ROE
7.2%61.9
GP/Assets
46.8%84.4
Op. Margin
0.6%43.9
FCF/Assets
12.6%90.9
Piotroski
894.2
Int. Cover
40.2x76.9
D/E Ratio
0.25x45.4
Current Ratio
5.04x72.3
Value
23
P/E (TTM)
83.7x11.2
EV/EBITDA
63.8x8.7
P/FCF
34.0x42.7
P/B
5.6x25.2
P/S
6.7x34.3
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
57
52W High %
78%64.2
RS 6M
2%67.6
SMA 50/200
1.16x84.7
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%34.5
EPS Rev 12W
-0.7%34.3
EPS Improve
+76%67.3
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.1B
P/E (Forward)
47.5x
Gross Margin
74.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Healthcare, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of VCEL are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
VCELVericel Corporation(you)$2.1B56Hold
ADMAADMA Biologics, Inc.$2.1B53Hold
URGNUroGen Pharma Ltd.$2.1B51Hold
FTREFortrea Holdings Inc.$1.8B60Hold
SEPNSepterna, Inc.$1.8B52Hold
SRPTSarepta Therapeutics, Inc.$2.2B46Hold
ARQTArcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.$3.0B50Hold
OMEROmeros Corporation$1.3B48Hold
SLSSELLAS Life Sciences Group, Inc.$2.7B44Hold
TARSTarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.$3.1B44Hold

Peer medians: ROE -30.8% · P/E 26.9x · Gross margin 58.1%

Vericel Corporation (VCEL): Stock Score Summary

Vericel Corporation (VCEL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 56/100 based on Quality (71/100), Value (23/100), and Momentum (57/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Vericel Corporation is a commercial-stage biotechnology company specializing in advanced autologous cell therapies for severe medical conditions, primarily focusing on knee cartilage repair (MACI) and burn care (Epicel, NexoBrid). The company maintains a leading position in these niche markets due to its proprietary manufacturing processes, strong clinical evidence, and the high regulatory barriers inherent in cell therapy. Vericel acts as a pioneer in regenerative medicine with a highly specialized product portfolio.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$38.54
Market Cap$2.1B
P/E (TTM)83.73
P/E (Forward)47.51
Price/Book5.56
Return on Equity7.2%
Return on Invested Capital5.9%
Debt/Equity0.25x
Gross Margin74.6%
Operating Margin0.6%
Revenue Growth22.5%
Free Cash Flow$62M

Vericel Corporation operates in the Biotechnology industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vericel Corporation’s (VCEL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Vericel Corporation (VCEL) is 56/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (71), Value (23), and Momentum (57) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Vericel Corporation have an economic moat?
Vericel Corporation (VCEL) has a Quality factor score of 71/100. 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 Vericel Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Vericel Corporation (VCEL) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 56/100. 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 Vericel Corporation in?
Vericel Corporation (VCEL) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Biotechnology industry (United States).