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VCEL

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Vericel Corporation · Healthcare · United States · $2.3B · Avg Vol: $29M/d

65
StockRank
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Q
68
V
17
M
74
P/E (TTM)
109.2x
ROE
6.6%
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%292.1M332.2M388.7M18.6%
EPS-0.16-0.35-0.070.210.3357.1%0.420.4741.3%
Shares47.3M47.8M49.6M50.6M+7.1%51.1M
Debt47.6M88.0M99.0M96.4M26.5%95.0M
Equity192.3M226.0M292.0M354.6M22.6%
Op CF17.7M35.3M58.2M51.9M43.2%61.7M
Inv CF-36.2M-3.1M-79.0M-43.9M
Fin CF1.0M3.6M19.1M7.1M
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PRICE (1Y)+21.0%
37.4640.1742.8945.6048.31Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$45.32
RSI (14)
42.5
52W High
$48.75
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
68
ROIC
4.1%55.5
ROE
6.6%62.0
GP/Assets
44.8%84.2
Op. Margin
-11.8%29.2
FCF/Assets
8.7%83.0
Piotroski
893.2
Int. Cover
28.6x73.9
D/E Ratio
0.27x44.3
Current Ratio
5.18x72.0
Value
17
P/E (TTM)
109.2x8.4
EV/EBITDA
82.2x6.7
P/FCF
54.3x23.4
P/B
6.6x20.1
P/S
8.0x31.2
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
74
52W High %
93%91.3
RS 6M
12%82.4
SMA 50/200
1.09x80.9
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%62.6
EPS Rev 12W
+5.8%80.5
EPS Improve
+103%73.9
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.3B
P/E (Forward)
53.8x
Gross Margin
74.8%

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)$2.3B65HOLD
FTREFortrea Holdings Inc.$1.8B58HOLD
ACADACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.$4.3B62HOLD
URGNUroGen Pharma Ltd.$2.0B48HOLD
MRVIMaravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc.$2.5B42HOLD
ANABAnaptysBio, Inc.$1.6B47HOLD
0I3Q.LCorcept Therapeutics Incorporated$5.7B73BUY
0JDK.LIovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.$638M64HOLD
LGNDLigand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated$6.0B74BUY
SLSSELLAS Life Sciences Group, Inc.$2.2B37HOLD

Peer medians: ROE -25.6% · P/E 27.6x · Gross margin 50.5%

Vericel Corporation (VCEL) — Stock Score Summary

Vericel Corporation (VCEL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 65/100 based on Quality (68/100), Value (17/100), and Momentum (74/100) 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$45.32
Market Cap$2.3B
P/E (TTM)109.24
P/E (Forward)53.85
Price/Book6.57
Return on Equity6.6%
Return on Invested Capital4.1%
Debt/Equity0.27x
Gross Margin74.8%
Operating Margin-11.8%
Revenue Growth30.1%
Free Cash Flow$42M

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 65/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (68), Value (17), and Momentum (74) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Vericel Corporation have an economic moat?
Vericel Corporation (VCEL) has a Quality factor score of 68/100. 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 65/100. 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).