Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?

Have you been paying attention to shares of Vertiv Holdings Co. (VRT)? Shares have been on the move with the stock up 21.2% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $184.5 in the previous session. Vertiv has gained 51% since the start of the year compared to the 23% gain for the Zacks Computer and Technology sector and the -13.4% return for the Zacks Computers - IT Services industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, having beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on October 22, 2025, Vertiv reported EPS of $1.24 versus consensus estimate of $1.For the current fiscal year, Vertiv is expected to post earnings of $3.84 per share on $10.16 in revenues. This represents a 34.74% change in EPS on a 26.83% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $4.86 per share on $11.64 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 26.68% and 14.57%, respectively.Valuation MetricsVertiv 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 is due for a pullback from this level.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). 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. 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.Vertiv has a Value Score of D. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are A and A, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of A.In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 44.7X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is a premium to the peer industry average of 16.4X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 47.1X versus its peer group's average of 15.1X. Additionally, the stock has a PEG ratio of 1.48. 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, Vertiv currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) thanks to a solid earnings estimate revision trend.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 Vertiv fits the bill. Thus, it seems as though Vertiv shares could still be poised for more gains ahead.How Does VRT Stack Up to the Competition?Shares of VRT have been soaring, and the company still appears to be a decent choice, but what about the rest of the industry? One industry peer that looks good is Amdocs Limited (DOX). DOX has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and a Value Score of A, a Growth Score of C, and a Momentum Score of F.Earnings were strong last quarter. Amdocs Limited beat our consensus estimate by 0.58%, and for the current fiscal year, DOX is expected to post earnings of $7.60 per share on revenue of $4.53 billion.Shares of Amdocs Limited have gained 1% over the past month, and currently trade at a forward P/E of 11.03X and a P/CF of 11.47X.The Computers - IT Services industry is in the top 20% of all the industries we have in our universe, so it looks like there are some nice tailwinds for VRT and DOX, even beyond their own solid fundamental situation.Radical New Technology Could Hand Investors Huge GainsQuantum Computing is the next technological revolution, and it could be even more advanced than AI.While some believed the technology was years away, it is already present and moving fast. 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