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Staar Surgical CoSTAA -2.40%76 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $6.20 as of Sep. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates STAA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.37 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 413 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Staar Surgical Co ranks worse than 80.15% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-09-22), Staar Surgical Co's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $6.20. The stock price of Staar Surgical Co is $20.32. Therefore, Staar Surgical Co's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 3.3.
The historical rank and industry rank for Staar Surgical Co's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STAA'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.2 Med: 10.62 Max: 43.66
Current: 3.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Staar Surgical Co was 43.66. The lowest was 2.20. And the median was 10.62.
STAA's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 80.15% of 413
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.47
vs STAA: 3.28
Staar Surgical Co (NAS:STAA) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Staar Surgical Co's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
20.32
/
6.1973100026936
=
3.28
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Staar Surgical Co Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Staar Surgical Co Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Staar Surgical Co's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Staar Surgical Co Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
STAA vs AZTA, KMTS, ANGO: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Staar Surgical Co's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Staar Surgical Co Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Staar Surgical Co's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Staar Surgical Co's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Staar Surgical Co Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $6.20 mean?
Staar Surgical Co (STAA) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $6.20 as of Sep. 22, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Staar Surgical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Staar Surgical Co ranks #331 out of 413 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 80.1%.
Is Staar Surgical Co's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Staar Surgical Co's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $6.20. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.47. Staar Surgical Co's value of $6.20 is 321.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Staar Surgical Co ranks #331 out of 413 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Staar Surgical Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Staar Surgical Co's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to AZTA and KMTS?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Staar Surgical Co ranks #331 out of 413 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Staar Surgical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.47. Staar Surgical Co's value of $6.20 is 321.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.47, based on 413 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Staar Surgical Co's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $6.20 is 321.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Staar Surgical Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Staar Surgical Co's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $6.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Staar Surgical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Staar Surgical Co (STAA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.37, compared to a current price of $20.32 — trading 39.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $6.20 and 321.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.47. Staar Surgical Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Staar Surgical Co (STAA), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $6.20 as of Sep. 22, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Staar Surgical Co (STAA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Staar Surgical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.32 is trading 39.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $33.37.
GuruFocus considers Staar Surgical Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STAA:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $6.20
GF Value™: $33.37 vs. price of $20.32 (39.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 321.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#331 of 413)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STAA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Staar Surgical Co is a manufacturer of lenses. It designs, develops, manufactures, and sells implantable lenses for the eye and delivery systems used to deliver the lenses into the eye. The company offers two types of products: Implantable Collamer lenses (ICL), which are used in refractive surgery. The company generates almost all of its revenue from the sale of its ICL products. Geographically, the company generates key revenue from Foreign sales.
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