AtriCure, Inc. ATRC

AtriCure has delivered a strong run over the past year, and the latest close at US$60.77 puts a clear spotlight on what investors are paying for its sales. The question now is how that recent performance lines up with the revenue the business is actually generating. The share price has gained 73.5% over the past year, which puts added weight on whether the current valuation can be explained by its sales base. The company’s focus on cardiac surgical devices means future growth in procedure...

AtriCure (ATRC) has drawn fresh attention after its shares closed at US$60.77, with recent returns over the past month and past 3 months sharply outpacing many healthcare peers. Recent trading has been strong for AtriCure, with a 30-day share price return of 24.84% and a 90-day share price return of 101.36%. This feeds into a year-to-date share price gain of 54.75% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 73.48%, even though the 5-year total shareholder return is down 12.62%. Spot fresh...