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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO) Receives High Guru Rating

A recent report highlights Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO) as a strong performer under the Growth Investor model, though it shows weaknesses in long-term earnings growth and debt levels, which could impact investor sentiment.

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AI Rating:   6

According to the report, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO) has been evaluated using the Growth Investor strategy, achieving a notable 69% rating. This indicates a favorable view of TMO based on its underlying fundamentals and stock valuation.

Several criteria were assessed in relation to the company’s performance. TMO passed multiple critical tests, such as:

  • P/E RATIO: PASS
  • REVENUE GROWTH IN RELATION TO EPS GROWTH: PASS
  • SALES GROWTH RATE: PASS
  • CURRENT QUARTER EARNINGS: PASS
  • QUARTERLY EARNINGS ONE YEAR AGO: PASS
  • POSITIVE EARNINGS GROWTH RATE FOR CURRENT QUARTER: PASS
  • EPS GROWTH FOR CURRENT QUARTER MUST BE GREATER THAN PRIOR 3 QUARTERS: PASS
  • EPS GROWTH FOR CURRENT QUARTER MUST BE GREATER THAN THE HISTORICAL GROWTH RATE: PASS
  • INSIDER TRANSACTIONS: PASS

However, there are notable areas of concern:

  • EARNINGS GROWTH RATE FOR THE PAST SEVERAL QUARTERS: FAIL
  • EARNINGS PERSISTENCE: FAIL
  • LONG-TERM EPS GROWTH: FAIL
  • TOTAL DEBT/EQUITY RATIO: FAIL

The failures in long-term EPS growth and the total debt-to-equity ratio could raise red flags for potential investors, indicating difficulties in maintaining sustainable growth and financial stability. These factors might lead to cautious sentiment surrounding TMO's stock price, as concerns about long-term earnings potential and debt levels can weigh heavily in investor decision-making.

Overall, while TMO displays robust growth signals in the short term based on the current quarter’s performance, the negatives revealed in the long-term assessment could mitigate investor enthusiasm, affecting stock price dynamics.

Stocks:  TMO