(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.
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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 |
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%.
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%.
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
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 |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 270 | 12.3% |
Analysts Target Price | 270.5 | 12.5% |
ValueRay Target Price | 256.6 | 6.7% |