(LH) Laboratory of America - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US5049221055

LH: Laboratory, Services, Testing, Biopharma, Health, IT, Collection

Labcorp Holdings Inc., a leading global life sciences company, operates through two primary segments: Diagnostics and Biopharma Laboratory Services. In the Diagnostics segment, the company provides a comprehensive array of clinical laboratory tests, including blood chemistry analyses, urinalyses, and blood cell counts. These tests are crucial for diagnosing conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, and anemia. Labcorp also offers specialized testing services such as anatomic pathology/oncology, cardiovascular disease testing, and infectious disease diagnostics, utilizing advanced technologies like next-gen sequencing and PCR for precise results.

Labcorps Biopharma segment supports pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies across the entire drug development spectrum, from early-stage research to commercialization. Services include clinical trials testing, medical device and companion diagnostic development, and crop protection testing. This segment underscores Labcorps pivotal role in advancing healthcare innovation and ensuring regulatory compliance for its clients.

Labcorp serves a diverse clientele, including healthcare providers, managed care organizations, governments, and consumers. The company provides digital solutions such as online platforms and mobile apps for appointment scheduling, test result access, and account management, enhancing patient engagement and streamlining healthcare delivery. Labcorps commitment to innovation is evident through its investment in emerging technologies and strategic partnerships, driving continuous improvement in diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes.

Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, Labcorp has established itself as a key player in the healthcare services sector. With a market capitalization exceeding $18 billion, the company demonstrates a strong financial position, supported by a forward P/E ratio of 14.06, indicating investor confidence in its future growth prospects. Labcorps dedication to precision, reliability, and innovation continues to solidify its leadership in the global healthcare landscape.

Based on the provided data, here is a 3-month forecast for Labcorp Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LH): The stock price of LH is currently trading below its 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a potential downtrend. The 20-day moving average is at 227.09, the 50-day at 238.15, and the 200-day at 229.22. The Average True Range (ATR) of 7.48 suggests moderate volatility. In the next three months, LH may face resistance at the 50-day moving average level of 238.15 and support at the 200-day moving average of 229.22. The price is expected to fluctuate within this range, with potential downside risks due to the current bearish trend. From a fundamental perspective, LH has a P/E ratio of 25.45, which is relatively high compared to its forward P/E of 14.06, indicating that the market expects earnings growth in the coming quarters. The price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 2.34 suggests that the market values the companys assets and future prospects higher than its book value. The return on equity (RoE) of 9.26% is moderate, indicating that the company is generating decent returns from shareholders equity.

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LH Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 19,125m
Sector Healthcare
Industry Diagnostics & Research
GiC Sub-Industry Health Care Services
IPO / Inception 1990-03-29

LH Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 52.1
Fundamental 4.83
Dividend Rating 45.9
Rel. Strength 18.3
Analysts 4.5/5
Fair Price Momentum 237.63 USD
Fair Price DCF 287.88 USD

LH Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.54%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.74%
Annual Growth 5y 15.77%
Payout Consistency 19.8%

LH Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -81.5%
Growth Correlation 12m 78.3%
Growth Correlation 5y 40.3%
CAGR 5y 12.81%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.37
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.11
Alpha 13.84
Beta 0.207
Volatility 32.87%
Current Volume 2017.3k
Average Volume 20d 903.7k
What is the price of LH stocks?
As of May 01, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 240.42 with a total of 2,017,280 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +9.16%, over one month by +3.30%, over three months by -2.08% and over the past year by +19.25%.
Is Laboratory of America a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Laboratory of America is currently (May 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 4.83 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of LH as of May 2025 is 237.63. This means that LH is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -1.16%.
Is LH a buy, sell or hold?
Laboratory of America has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.50. Therefor, it is recommend to buy LH.
  • Strong Buy: 13
  • Buy: 4
  • Hold: 3
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for LH stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, LH Laboratory of America will be worth about 256.6 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 240.42. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +6.75%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 270 12.3%
Analysts Target Price 270.5 12.5%
ValueRay Target Price 256.6 6.7%