Neogen Corp (NEOG) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
3M Food Safety integration operational turns and debt paydown drive cash recovery, but 31.2x EV/EBITDA caps near-term upside.
Investment score: 63/100
Analysis as of
Is Neogen Corp stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The TradeMates model views Neogen Corp as a holding candidate scoring 63/100, balancing multi-quarter earnings beat momentum and strategic debt deleveraging against steep EV/EBITDA valuation (31.2x) and high stock volatility (Beta 1.88).
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 45/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 55/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 72/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 80/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 75/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 70/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 58/100 (weight 15%)
Neogen Corp opportunities and risks
What speaks for NEOG
- Four consecutive earnings beats and FY27 guidance upgrade signal turnaround momentum
What speaks against NEOG
- Operational risks surrounding the ongoing Petrifilm manufacturing transition
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEOG | n/a | 3.0x | 31.2x | 47.4% | -6.3% | 1.9% |
| MMSI | 36.6x | 3.4x | 15.8x | 49.5% | 9.2% | 3.8% |
| MMED | n/a | 1.6x | 29.1x | 53.8% | -10.2% | -6.2% |
| ICUI | 139.4x | 1.9x | 20.8x | 37.6% | 1.4% | 3.7% |
| QDEL | n/a | 0.4x | n/a | 44.6% | -39.2% | -22.1% |
| XRAY | n/a | 0.5x | 41.2x | 49.5% | -15.0% | 8.1% |
| Peer median | n/a | 1.6x | 20.8x | 49.5% | -10.2% | 3.7% |
Frequently asked questions about Neogen Corp (NEOG)
Is NEOG stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Neogen Corp as HOLD with an investment score of 63/100. The TradeMates model views Neogen Corp as a holding candidate scoring 63/100, balancing multi-quarter earnings beat momentum and strategic debt deleveraging against steep EV/EBITDA valuation (31.2x) and high stock volatility (Beta 1.88). This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is NEOG stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for NEOG is HOLD with an investment score of 63/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.