Herbalife Ltd (HLF), a global network marketing company specializing in weight management and nutrition products, saw its stock price surge by 9.20% during Friday's trading session. The significant uptick comes as financial analysts and investment research firms spotlight the company's robust growth prospects and attractive valuation metrics.

According to recent reports, Herbalife has earned a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), indicating strong potential for outperformance in the near term. The company has witnessed a 9.8% increase in its Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings over the last 60 days, signaling growing optimism among analysts about its financial performance.

Investors appear to be particularly drawn to Herbalife's compelling mix of growth and value characteristics. The company boasts a PEG ratio of 0.20, significantly lower than the industry average of 0.44, suggesting that the stock may be undervalued relative to its growth potential. Additionally, Herbalife's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 3.47 is considerably below the industry average of 5, further underlining its appeal as a value investment. These favorable metrics, combined with the company's strong growth score, have likely contributed to the sudden surge in investor interest and the resulting stock price rally.