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Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited (IN:LALPATHLAB)
:LALPATHLAB
LALPATHLAB Stock Chart & Stats
₹1472.95
-₹106.10(-3.42%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹1472.95
-₹106.10(-3.42%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹1,187.50 - ₹1,771.30
Previous CloseN/A
Volume152.98K
Average Volume (3M)3.61K
Market Cap
₹225.83B
Enterprise Value₹219.28B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹13.02B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹2.55B
Price to Earnings (P/E)68.4
Beta0.62
Next Earnings
May 14, 2026EPS Estimate
7.4Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.89%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.70
Shares Outstanding167,555,020
10 Day Avg. Volume2,182
30 Day Avg. Volume3,614
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.15
Price to Book (P/B)9.21
Price to Sales (P/S)8.13
P/FCF Ratio38.16
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
₹1,577.00Price Target Upside7.06% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)30.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹27.36B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Profit MarginsSustained gross and net margins near 60.8% and 19.8% indicate durable pricing power and efficient test processing. High margins support reinvestment in network expansion, fund R&D or specialty testing, and provide buffer against input cost shocks, strengthening long-term profitability.
Strong Cash GenerationConsistent operating cash flow and rising free cash flow reflect high cash conversion from earnings, enabling the company to fund capex, open centers, pay dividends, or pursue M&A without heavy external financing, which supports durable strategic flexibility.
Conservative Balance SheetA low leverage profile and high equity ratio reduce financial risk and interest burden, giving management room to invest in lab capacity, absorb demand swings, or pursue acquisitions. This balance sheet conservatism enhances resilience over economic cycles.
Bears Say
Suboptimal Return On EquityWeakness in ROE versus the company’s strong equity base suggests capital is not being fully optimized to generate shareholder returns. Over time this can lead to pressure for higher operating leverage, margin expansion, or strategic changes to improve capital efficiency.
Moderate Revenue Growth PaceRevenue growing at ~10.8% is steady but modest for a network-led diagnostics business. Sustaining above-market growth will require continued network densification, higher test-mix value, or new service lines; otherwise growth could plateau and strain expectations.
Capital And Logistics IntensityThe business depends on physical labs, collection centers and logistics, making expansion capital-intensive and operationally complex. Scaling into new regions entails sustained capex and fixed costs, which can limit margin expansion and slow profitable growth.
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited News
LALPATHLAB FAQ
What was Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited lowest stock price was ₹1187.50 and its highest was ₹1771.30 in the past 12 months.
What is Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s market cap?
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s market cap is ₹225.83B.
When is Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is May 14, 2026 which is in 56 days.
How were Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited released its earnings results on Jan 30, 2026. The company reported ₹6.7 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ₹7.625 by -₹0.925.
Is Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited pay dividends?
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited pays a Quarterly dividend of ₹7 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.89%. See more information on Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited dividends here
What is Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s EPS estimate?
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s EPS estimate is 7.4.
How many shares outstanding does Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited have?
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited has 167,555,020 shares outstanding.
What happened to Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited reported an EPS of ₹6.7 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of ₹7.625. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.946%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:LALPATHLAB
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited provides diagnostic and related healthcare tests and services in India and internationally. It operates laboratories for carrying the pathological investigations of various branches of bio-chemistry, hematology, histopathology, microbiology, electrophoresis, immuno-chemistry, immunology, virology, cytology, and other pathological and radiological investigations. The company also offers lab staff training; technical; and lab management services. As of March 31, 2022, the company had 277 clinical laboratories, including National Reference Lab at Delhi and Regional Reference Lab at Kolkata; and 4,731 patient service centers and 10,599 pick-up points. Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited was founded in 1949 and is based in Gurugram, India.
LALPATHLAB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
₹1,577.00
▲(7.06% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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