Amphenol Corporation (APH) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?

A strong stock as of late has been Amphenol (APH). Shares have been marching higher, with the stock up 7.2% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $101 in the previous session. Amphenol has gained 43.2% since the start of the year compared to the 8.4% gain for the Zacks Computer and Technology sector and the 42.7% return for the Zacks Electronics - Connectors industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has an impressive record of positive earnings surprises, having beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on April 23, 2025, Amphenol reported EPS of $0.63 versus consensus estimate of $0.52 while it beat the consensus revenue estimate by 13.93%.For the current fiscal year, Amphenol is expected to post earnings of $2.67 per share on $20.14 in revenues. This represents a 41.27% change in EPS on a 32.33% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $2.92 per share on $21.46 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 9.46% and 6.55%, respectively.Valuation MetricsAmphenol 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 these give investors a variety of ways to comb through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). The individual style scores for Value, Growth, Momentum and the combined VGM Score run from A through F. Investors should consider the style scores a valuable tool that can help you to pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.Amphenol has a Value Score of C. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are B and B, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of B.In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 37.3X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is not in-line with the peer industry average of 37.3X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 40.6X versus its peer group's average of 13.4X. Additionally, the stock has a PEG ratio of 2.27. This isn't enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective.Zacks RankWe also need to look at the Zacks Rank for the stock, as this supersedes any trend on the style score front. Fortunately, Amphenol currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (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 Amphenol passes the test. Thus, it seems as though Amphenol shares could still be poised for more gains ahead.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent. Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity.Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators, and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Amphenol Corporation (APH): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks