6 Undervalued Advanced Medical Equipment & Technology Stocks for Friday, February 10

By Jenna Brashear
February 10, 2023
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Based on key financial metrics such as the price-to-sales ratio, shareholder yield and the price-earnings ratio, the following 6 stocks made the list for top value stocks in the Advanced Medical Equipment & Technology industry. Those looking for value stocks to add to their portfolio may want to use this list as a starting point for further investment research.

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Before choosing which top Advanced Medical Equipment & Technology stock to buy, be sure to conduct proper due diligence: analyze various financial metrics and look at historical data, public statements and news coverage.

There is a positive fundamental outlook for the life sciences tools & services (LSTS) sub-industry for the next year. In 2021, adjusted EPS are expected to grow, reversing the subpar growth seen in 2020, assuming a healthier economic environment globally. Expected R&D spending to continue to improve during 2021 as most of the clinical research that was put on hold resuming. Increase in demand for Covid-19 testing and related products and services are expected to remain until the pandemic is fully under control globally and continue to be a considerable tailwind for a number of LSTS companies. Risk factors are slower biopharma R&D spending growth and prolonged uncertainty in certain parts of the world due to Covid-19 as new variants of the virus emerged. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) budget has been growing over the last three years, increasing funding for academic and government labs. This in turn helps drive sales growth for many LSTS companies that supply these labs. The NIH budget for fiscal 2021 (Sep.) rose 3.0%, which is lower than 5.9% for fiscal 2020 and 5.4% growth for fiscal 2019. Yet, the NIH budget grew at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2016 through 2021, a sharp increase from the flat budget growth from 2012 through 2015. The Covid-19 pandemic had a considerable impact on the sub-industry in 2020 due to the moderation in biopharma R&D spending, disruptions in clinical sites accessibility, slowdown in patient enrollments for clinical studies, and a decline in the demand for large-scale life sciences equipment with investments delayed. Yet, gradual improvement throughout 2020 were seen and a solid recovery in Q1, as countries re-opened and operations resumed with a faster-thananticipated recovery in Asia (especially China) as a result of pent-up demand, in our view. Yet, despite the increased pace of Covid-19 vaccinations in the U.S., with the emergence of new more dangerous variants and the slower pace of vaccinations in the rest of the world, the speed and sustainability of the recovery remain unclear, in our view.

Why Focus on Undervalued Advanced Medical Equipment & Technology Stocks?

Value investors seek to buy stocks at a discount to their intrinsic value. Long-term returns show that such strategies are advantageous. Value stocks, as a group, tend to outperform growth stocks over extended periods of time. Typically, value investors perform financial analysis of numerous metrics, don’t follow the herd and are long-term investors.

AAII’s A+ Investor Value Grade is derived from a stock’s Value Score. The Value Score is the percentile rank of the average of the percentile ranks of the price-to-sales ratio, price-earnings ratio, enterprise-value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio, shareholder yield, price-to-book-value ratio and price-to-free-cash-flow ratio. The score is variable, meaning it can consider all six ratios or, should any of the six ratios not be valid, the remaining ratios that are valid. To be assigned a Value Score, stocks must have a valid (non-null) ratio and corresponding ranking for at least two of the six valuation ratios.

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6 Undervalued Advanced Medical Equipment & Technology Stocks

Of course, there are countless value stocks that are worth mentioning, but this is a concise list of the top 6 undervalued stocks in the Advanced Medical Equipment & Technology industry for Friday, February 10, 2023. Let’s take a closer look at their individual scores to see how they measure up against each other and the Advanced Medical Equipment & Technology industry median.

Company Ticker Price/Sales Price/Earnings EV/EBITDA Shareholder Yield Price/Book Value Price/Free Cash Flow Value Grade
Co-Diagnostics Inc CODX 1.64 6.0 1.8 (8.2%) 0.65 6.4 A
Helius Medical Technologies Inc HSDT 3.57 na 0.9 (267.2%) 0.21 na B
IsoPlexis Corp ISO 2.40 na na (1.3%) 0.62 na B
Quidelortho Corp QDEL 1.89 5.1 5.9 (60.3%) 1.20 4.5 B
Tivic Health Systems Inc TIVC 1.25 na na (4.5%) 0.39 na B
Tabula Rasa HealthCare Inc TRHC 0.49 na na (4.0%) na 7.4 B

The Value Grade is assigned based on how each stock’s composite valuation compares to all other stocks.

The process for assigning grades starts with each variable for a given stock. The percentile rankings for all valid ratios that a stock has are calculated. So, for instance, a stock could have a price-to-book ranking in the 43rd percentile, a price-earnings ranking in the 67th percentile, a price-to-sales ranking in the 23rd percentile, etc. Then, those rankings are averaged for each stock. (A minimum of two valid variables are required, though all six will be used if available.)

Once the average of the individual variables is calculated, that average is ranked against all stocks. Put another way, each stock’s composite valuation is compared to all other stocks. These ranks are then sorted into quintiles from the cheapest 20% (a grade of A) to the most expensive 20% (a grade of F).

As always, we recommend that you conduct proper due diligence and research before investing in any security. We also suggest that investors utilize numerous grades, not just value, when it comes to deciding whether a company is a good fit for their allocation needs.

Co-Diagnostics Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Score CODX Industry Median
Price/Sales 45 1.64 3.28
Price/Earnings 13 6.0 29.4
EV/EBITDA 6 1.8 14.2
Shareholder Yield 77 (8.2%) (2.2%)
Price/Book Value 13 0.65 2.79
Price/Free Cash Flow 18 6.4 36.4

Co-Diagnostics, Inc. is a molecular diagnostics company. The Company is engaged in developing, manufacturing and marketing diagnostics technology. Its reagents are used for diagnostic tests that function via the detection and/or analysis of nucleic acid molecules, such as deoxyribonucleic acid and ribonucleic acid. It also sells diagnostic equipment from other manufacturers as self-contained lab systems (MDx device). The Company uses its proprietary test design system and proprietary reagents to design and sell polymerase chain reaction diagnostic tests for diseases and pathogens starting with tests for tuberculosis, a drug resistant tuberculosis test, hepatitis B and C, Malaria, dengue, human immunodeficiency virus and Zika virus, all of which tests have been designed and validated in its laboratory. Its diagnostics systems enable molecular testing for organisms and genetic diseases by automating historically complex procedures in both the development and administration of tests.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Co-Diagnostics Inc has a Value Score of 86, which is considered to be undervalued.

When you look at Co-Diagnostics Inc’s price-to-sales ratio at 1.64 compared to the industry median at 3.28, this company has a lower price relative to revenue compared to its peers. This could make Co-Diagnostics Inc’s stock more attractive for value investors.

Co-Diagnostics Inc’s price-earnings ratio is 6.03 compared to the industry median at 29.36. This means it has a lower share price relative to earnings compared to its peers. This could make Co-Diagnostics Inc more attractive for value investors.

Now, let’s assess Co-Diagnostics Inc’s EV/EBITDA ratio, also known as enterprise multiple. At 1.8, when compared to the industry median of 14.2, the company may be considered undervalued in relation to its peers. Value investors could use the enterprise multiple to identify stocks that are considered overvalued or undervalued relative to their industry.

Shareholder yield is the sum of a stock’s dividend yield (paid over previous 12 months minus special dividends) and the percentage of net share buybacks over the previous 12 months. Co-Diagnostics Inc’s shareholder yield is lower than its industry median ratio of (2.24%). Value investors may look for an attractive shareholder yield because it can be a powerful tool for identifying if the company has a good management team.

As one of the most common value metrics, the price-to-book ratio evaluates a company’s current market price relative to its book value. Co-Diagnostics Inc’s price-to-book ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 2.79. This could make Co-Diagnostics Inc more attractive to investors looking for a new addition to their portfolio.

Lastly, let’s take a look at Co-Diagnostics Inc’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio (P/FCF), which can indicate a company’s market value relative to its operating cash flow. Co-Diagnostics Inc’s price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is lower than its industry median ratio of 36.37. This could make Co-Diagnostics Inc more attractive because the lower P/FCF ratio indicates that Co-Diagnostics Inc is undervalued. The P/FCF ratio metric can also be viewed over a long-term time frame to see if the company's cash flow to share price value is generally improving or worsening.

Helius Medical Technologies Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Score HSDT Industry Median
Price/Sales 69 3.57 3.28
Price/Earnings na na 29.4
EV/EBITDA 4 0.9 14.2
Shareholder Yield 98 (267.2%) (2.2%)
Price/Book Value 2 0.21 2.79
Price/Free Cash Flow na na 36.4

Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. is a neurotech company focused on neurological wellness. The Company focuses on developing, licensing or acquiring non-implanted technologies targeted at reducing symptoms of neurological disease or trauma. The Company's product, Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS), is a non-implanted medical device, inclusive of a controller and mouthpiece, which delivers mild electrical stimulation to the surface of the tongue to provide treatment of gait deficit and chronic balance deficit. PoNS is used as a short-term treatment of gait deficit due to mild-to-moderate symptoms for multiple sclerosis (MS) and is to be used as an adjunct to a supervised therapeutic exercise program in patients 22 years of age and over by prescription only. It is also used as a short-term treatment (14 weeks) of chronic balance deficit due to mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury (mmTBI) and is to be used in conjunction with physical therapy (PoNS Therapy).

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Helius Medical Technologies Inc has a Value Score of 61, which is considered to be undervalued.

Helius Medical Technologies Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Helius Medical Technologies Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.79.

You can read more about Helius Medical Technologies Inc’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

IsoPlexis Corp’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Score ISO Industry Median
Price/Sales 56 2.40 3.28
Price/Earnings na na 29.4
EV/EBITDA na na 14.2
Shareholder Yield 59 (1.3%) (2.2%)
Price/Book Value 12 0.62 2.79
Price/Free Cash Flow na na 36.4

IsoPlexis Corporation is a life sciences company. The Company is engaged in building solutions to develop curative medicines and personalized therapeutics. The Company's single-cell proteomics systems reveal biological activity in small subsets of cells, allowing researchers to connect directly to in-vivo biology and develop precise and personalized therapies. Its focuses on developing applications of its platform for cancer immunology and cell and gene therapy. The Company's platform is comprised of IsoLight and IsoSpark instruments, IsoCode and CodePlex chip consumables, and IsoSpeak software. Its IsoLight and IsoSpark instruments are designed to be automated benchtop proteomic hubs. Its IsoCode chips use its technology proteomic barcoding to capture single-cell protein information. Its CodePlex chips technology is used to test multiplexed bulk proteins. IsoSpeak software provides automated data analysis and accelerated insights. Its subsidiary includes IsoPlexis UK Limited.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

IsoPlexis Corp has a Value Score of 63, which is considered to be undervalued.

IsoPlexis Corp’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make IsoPlexis Corp less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.79.

You can read more about IsoPlexis Corp’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Quidelortho Corp’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Score QDEL Industry Median
Price/Sales 49 1.89 3.28
Price/Earnings 10 5.1 29.4
EV/EBITDA 28 5.9 14.2
Shareholder Yield 94 (60.3%) (2.2%)
Price/Book Value 32 1.20 2.79
Price/Free Cash Flow 12 4.5 36.4

QuidelOrtho Corporation is a vitro diagnostics company. The Company is engaged in the development and manufacturing of advanced technologies in diagnostic testing. Its product portfolio covers a range of point-of-care tests for infectious diseases, critical cardiac health and autoimmune biomarkers, and a range of clinical and at-home products to detect COVID-19. The Company’s capabilities include immunoassay development, automated manufacturing, monoclonal antibody characterization and development, molecular assay development, lab-based in vitro diagnostics, blood bank solutions and transfusion pre-screening. Its product categories include visually-read lateral flow, direct fluorescent antibodies, micro-titer production, fluorescent immunoassay products, molecular diagnostic products including its flagship Savanna, immunodiagnostics and integrated testing systems, pre-transfusion testing, immunodiagnostic donor screening systems and services, and ortho care services and informatics.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Quidelortho Corp has a Value Score of 72, which is considered to be undervalued.

Quidelortho Corp’s price-earnings ratio is 5.1 compared to the industry median at 29.4. This means that it has a lower price relative to its earnings compared to its peers. This makes Quidelortho Corp more attractive for value investors.

Quidelortho Corp’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Quidelortho Corp less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.79.

You can read more about Quidelortho Corp’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Tivic Health Systems Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Score TIVC Industry Median
Price/Sales 38 1.25 3.28
Price/Earnings na na 29.4
EV/EBITDA na na 14.2
Shareholder Yield 71 (4.5%) (2.2%)
Price/Book Value 6 0.39 2.79
Price/Free Cash Flow na na 36.4

Tivic Health Systems Inc. (Tivic Health) is a consumer health technology company. The Company is focused on bioelectronic medicine. Tivic Health's product is a non-invasive trigeminal nerve stimulation device sold as ClearUP Sinus Relief (ClearUP) is a handheld device uses ultra-low current electrical waves to relieve symptoms of sinus and nasal inflammation. It has brought bioelectronic medicine to the home treatment market for nasal allergies, sinus infections, chronic sinusitis, cold and flu. The Company is developing second-generation version of ClearUP, ClearUP Gen 2 for market. Its two ongoing product candidates include npdPP, an at home-use device for treating postoperative pain after sinus surgery, and npdMI, an at home-use device for treating migraine headaches. Tivic Health sells its products direct-to-consumer through its own Websites, Amazon.com and Walmart.com and also sells to United States online retailers such as BestBuy.com and FSAStore.com.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Tivic Health Systems Inc has a Value Score of 70, which is considered to be undervalued.

Tivic Health Systems Inc’s price-to-book ratio is higher than its peers. This could make Tivic Health Systems Inc less attractive for value investors when compared to the industry median at 2.79.

You can read more about Tivic Health Systems Inc’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

Tabula Rasa HealthCare Inc’s Value Grade

Value Grade:

Metric Score TRHC Industry Median
Price/Sales 17 0.49 3.28
Price/Earnings na na 29.4
EV/EBITDA na na 14.2
Shareholder Yield 70 (4.0%) (2.2%)
Price/Book Value na na 2.79
Price/Free Cash Flow 23 7.4 36.4

Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc. Is a healthcare technology company. The Company’s segments include CareVention HealthCare and MedWise HealthCare. The CareVention HealthCare segment provides its clients, primarily organizations with programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), with medication fulfillment services, cloud-based software, pharmacy benefit management (PBM) solutions, and clinical pharmacist services at the point-of-care. It accesses the market through a number of different service lines and brands, including CareKinesis, Capstone Risk Adjustment Services, CareVention Consulting, PACElogic, TruChart, PeakTPA, PersonifilRx, and Pharmastar. The MedWise HealthCare segment provides its clients, primarily health plans, and retail pharmacies. It provides cloud-based patient engagement software and services and full-service clinical pharmacy programs. It provides medication therapy management (MTM) software and services for Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial health plans.

Stocks with a Value Score from 81 to 100 are considered deep value, those with a score between 61 and 80 are value and so on.

Tabula Rasa HealthCare Inc has a Value Score of 73, which is considered to be undervalued.

You can read more about Tabula Rasa HealthCare Inc’s key financial metrics like shareholder yield, price-to-free-cash-flow and EV/EBITDA ratio, or learn more about its Momentum and Growth Grades, by subscribing to A+ Investor.

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Other Advanced Medical Equipment & Technology Stock Grades

Value is just one of the five Stock Grades included in our A+ Investor service. AAII members can see the top-graded stocks—those with grades of A or B for value, growth, momentum, earnings estimate revisions and quality—on the A+ Stock Grades Screener.

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Choosing Which of the 6 Best Advanced Medical Equipment & Technology Stocks Is Right for You

Choosing which value stocks to invest in will ultimately depend on your individual goals and allocation; however, comparing similar value stocks in the same industry can help you analyze which might be better investments for you in the long run. So, let’s take a look at the Value Grade for all of our stocks.

  • Co-Diagnostics Inc stock has a Value Grade of A.
  • Helius Medical Technologies Inc stock has a Value Grade of B.
  • IsoPlexis Corp stock has a Value Grade of B.
  • Quidelortho Corp stock has a Value Grade of B.
  • Tivic Health Systems Inc stock has a Value Grade of B.
  • Tabula Rasa HealthCare Inc stock has a Value Grade of B.

Now that you have a bit more background about each of the 6 undervalued stocks in the Advanced Medical Equipment & Technology industry as well as their overall grades, it’s time for you to conduct additional research to see if these could fit your portfolio needs based on your goals and risk tolerance. AAII can help you figure out both and identify which investments align with what works best for you.

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Additional Resources About Advanced Medical Equipment & Technology Stocks

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