Vipshop Holdings Limited (VIPS) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room To Run?

Have you been paying attention to shares of Vipshop Holdings (VIPS)? Shares have been on the move with the stock up 20.2% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $17.06 in the previous session. Vipshop Holdings has gained 17.6% since the start of the year compared to the -2.1% move for the Zacks Computer and Technology sector and the 4.4% return for the Zacks Internet - Delivery Services industry.

What's Driving the Outperformance?

The stock has an impressive record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earnings consensus estimate in any of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on March 5, 2020, Vipshop Holdings Limited reported EPS of $0.41 versus consensus estimate of $0.29.

For the current fiscal year, Vipshop Holdings Limited is expected to post earnings of $1.16 per share on $13.75 billion in revenues. This represents a 9.43% change in EPS on a 2.25% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $1.39 per share on $15.45 billion in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 19.97% and 12.4%, respectively.

Valuation Metrics

Vipshop Holdings Limited may be at a 52-week high right now, but what might the future hold for the stock? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company has run ahead of itself.

On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as they provide investors with an additional way to sort through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). These styles are represented by grades running from A to F in the categories of Value, Growth, and Momentum, while there is a combined VGM Score as well. The idea behind the style scores is to help investors pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.

Vipshop Holdings Limited has a Value Score of C. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are A and D, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of B.

In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 14.3X current fiscal year EPS estimates. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 25.7X versus its peer group's average of 8.3X. This isn't enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective.

Zacks Rank

We also need to consider the stock's Zacks Rank, as this supersedes any trend on the style score front. Fortunately, Vipshop Holdings Limited currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy) thanks to rising earnings estimates.

Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if Vipshop Holdings Limited passes the test. Thus, it seems as though Vipshop Holdings Limited shares could still be poised for more gains ahead.

How Does Vipshop Holdings Limited Stack Up to the Competition?

Shares of Vipshop Holdings Limited have been soaring, and the company still appears to be a decent choice, but what about the rest of the industry? Some of its industry peers are also looking good, including SYNNEX (SNX), CACI International (CACI), and NetEase (NASDAQ:NTES), all of which currently have a Zacks Rank of at least #2 and a VGM Score of at least B, making them well-rounded choices.

The Zacks Industry Rank is in the top 18% of all the industries we have in our universe, so it looks like there are some nice tailwinds for Vipshop Holdings Limited, even beyond its own solid fundamental situation.