Illumina (XSWX:ILMN) Momentum Rank: 6 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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XSWX:ILMN Illumina Inc XSWX:ILMN
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GF Value CHF107.32
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What is Illumina Momentum Rank?

Illumina XSWX:ILMN 76 Momentum Rank is 6 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ILMN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF107.32. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Illumina has the Momentum Rank of 6.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

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XSWX:ILMN vs MTD, DGX, LH: Momentum Rank Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Illumina's Momentum Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Momentum Rank 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.

Illumina Momentum Rank vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Illumina's Momentum Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Illumina's Momentum Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 6 mean?
Illumina (XSWX:ILMN) has a Momentum Rank of 6 as of Aug. 11, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Illumina and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Illumina's Momentum Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 10.00.
Is Illumina's Momentum Rank too high?
Illumina's current Momentum Rank of 6 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Illumina has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Illumina's Momentum Rank compare to MTD and DGX?
Illumina's Momentum Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry. Historically, Illumina's own Momentum Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Momentum Rank for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry context. However, Momentum Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Illumina and its competitors. Illumina's current Momentum Rank is 6, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Illumina stock overvalued right now?
Illumina (XSWX:ILMN) has a current Momentum Rank of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF107.32, compared to a current price of CHF155.14 — trading 44.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Momentum Rank is 6, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Illumina's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Illumina (XSWX:ILMN), the current Momentum Rank is 6 as of Aug. 11, 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 Illumina (XSWX:ILMN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Illumina stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF155.14 is trading 44.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF107.32.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:ILMN:

  • Momentum Rank: 6 (33% below median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF107.32 vs. price of CHF155.14 (44.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ILMN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Illumina Business Description

Address 5200 Illumina Way, San Diego, CA, USA, 92122
Illumina provides tools and services to analyze genetic material with life science and clinical lab applications. The company generates over 90% of its revenue from sequencing instruments, consumables, and services. Illumina's high-throughput technology enables whole genome sequencing in humans and other large organisms. Its lower throughput tools enable applications that require smaller data outputs, such as viral and cancer tumor screening. Illumina also sells microarrays (9% of 2024 sales) that enable lower-cost, focused genetic screening with primarily consumer and agricultural applications.
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