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LALPATHLAB Stock Chart & Stats
₹1756.70
₹68.00(3.87%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
₹1756.70
₹68.00(3.87%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹1,272.00 - ₹1,989.35
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.11M
Average Volume (3M)3.61K
Market Cap
₹317.69B
Enterprise Value₹208.76K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹13.31B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)58.4
Beta0.57
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
10.54Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.85%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)32.44
Shares Outstanding167,848,820
10 Day Avg. Volume2,182
30 Day Avg. Volume3,614
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio12.69
Price to Book (P/B)8.73
Price to Sales (P/S)7.93
P/FCF Ratio40.94
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)37.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹32.03B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage (D/E ~0.08) and a multi-year downtrend in debt bolster financial flexibility. This durable strength reduces refinancing and solvency risk, supports opportunistic M&A or lab expansion, and allows continued investment through downturns without stressing cash flows.
Solid Operating Cash GenerationReliable operating cash flow and positive free cash flow provide a sustainable internal funding source for capex, network expansion and working-capital needs. Strong cash coverage of net income enhances capital allocation optionality and reduces dependence on external financing over the medium term.
Resilient Top-line GrowthConsistent revenue growth across recent years indicates enduring demand for diagnostics and diversified revenue streams (retail, B2B, institutional). The hub-and-spoke collection model supports scalable volume growth and operating leverage, underpinning medium-term revenue durability.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionSharp gross-margin decline and lower net margin in FY2026 signal structural pressure on profitability. If cost inflation, pricing erosion, or adverse test-mix trends persist, the firm’s return on capital and ability to self-fund growth will be impaired over the medium term.
Weaker FCF Conversion & VolatilityDeclining FCF conversion and past negative FCF highlight exposure to working-capital swings and capex timing. Persistent volatility reduces the predictability of funds available for dividends, reinvestment or debt reduction and raises execution risk in adverse cycles.
Pricing And Test-mix SensitivityRevenue and margins are sensitive to test mix and competitive pricing; commoditization of routine tests or sustained discounting can erode profitability. Long-term competitiveness requires steady clinician relationships, quality and logistics efficiency to defend pricing and margin.
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 ₹1272.00 and its highest was ₹1989.35 in the past 12 months.
What is Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s market cap?
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s market cap is ₹317.69B.
When is Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 65 days.
How were Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited released its earnings results on Jul 24, 2026. The company reported ₹10.1 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ₹8.691 by ₹1.409.
Is Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited pay dividends?
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited pays a Monthly dividend of ₹5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.85%. 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 10.54.
How many shares outstanding does Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited have?
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited has 167,848,820 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 ₹10.1 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ₹8.691. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.15%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:LALPATHLAB
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Company Description
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited is a leading provider of diagnostic and related health assessment services, operating both domestically in India and across international borders. The company manages a comprehensive network of laboratories dedicated to conducting pathological investigations across various specialized fields. These include biochemistry, hematology, histopathology, microbiology, electrophoresis, immunochemistry, immunology, virology, cytology, in addition to other general pathological and radiological studies. Beyond its core testing operations, Dr. Lal PathLabs also offers laboratory staff training, technical support, and full-scale lab management services. As of March 31, 2022, its widespread infrastructure included 277 clinical laboratories, notably a National Reference Lab located in Delhi and a Regional Reference Lab in Kolkata. This is further bolstered by 4,731 patient service centers and 10,599 sample collection points. Founded in 1949, Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited maintains its corporate base in Gurugram, India.
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