STAAR Surgical Co (STAA) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
Post-merger collapse, China sales volatility, and sub-2% net margins outweigh revenue recovery, keeping the model cautious.
Investment score: 46/100
Analysis as of
Is STAAR Surgical Co stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The TradeMates model evaluates STAAR Surgical as a WATCH, balancing robust gross margins (76.6%) and strong Q1/Q2 2026 revenue rebound against sky-high valuation (P/E 278x) and post-merger operational uncertainty.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 32/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 52/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 42/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 45/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 50/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 65/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 44/100 (weight 15%)
STAAR Surgical Co opportunities and risks
What speaks for STAA
- China Market Normalization & EVO+ ICL Expansion
What speaks against STAA
- Geographic Concentration and China Regulatory/Macro Risk
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAA | 278.3x | 3.3x | 30.3x | 76.2% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| XRAY | n/a | 0.5x | 41.2x | 49.5% | -15.0% | 8.1% |
| NEOG | n/a | 3.0x | 31.2x | 47.4% | -6.3% | 1.9% |
| UFPT | 31.8x | 3.6x | 20.9x | 28.5% | 11.4% | 2.7% |
| BVS | 17.2x | 1.6x | 11.3x | 68.0% | 9.4% | 10.0% |
| KIDS | n/a | 2.3x | n/a | 73.7% | -15.7% | -0.3% |
| Peer median | n/a | 2.3x | 20.9x | 49.5% | -6.3% | 2.7% |
Frequently asked questions about STAAR Surgical Co (STAA)
Is STAA stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates STAAR Surgical Co as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 46/100. The TradeMates model evaluates STAAR Surgical as a WATCH, balancing robust gross margins (76.6%) and strong Q1/Q2 2026 revenue rebound against sky-high valuation (P/E 278x) and post-merger operational uncertainty. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is STAA stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for STAA is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 46/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.