DGX:NYE-Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (USD)

EQUITY | Diagnostics & Research | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 152.94

Change

-0.16 (-0.10)%

Market Cap

USD 11.95B

Volume

0.58M

Analyst Target

USD 138.69
Analyst Rating

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About

Quest Diagnostics Inc is the provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, providing insights that enable patients and physicians to make healthcare decisions.

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ETFs Containing DGX

UTRN Vesper U.S. Large Cap Sho.. 4.11 % 0.00 %

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EDOC:SW Global X Telemedicine & D.. 4.04 % 0.00 %

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EDOC:LSE Global X Telemedicine & D.. 3.98 % 0.00 %

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EDOG:LSE Global X Telemedicine & D.. 3.98 % 0.00 %

+0.01 (+0%)

USD 0.42M
DDOC:F Global X Telemedicine & D.. 3.91 % 0.00 %

+0.25 (+0%)

USD 4.62M
OWLU:LSE 2.44 % 0.00 %

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BSMC 2.09 % 0.00 %

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RYH 0.00 % 0.40 %

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GERM 0.00 % 0.00 %

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EDOC Global X Telemedicine & D.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.10 (0%)

USD 0.04B
DDOC:XETRA Global X Telemedicine & D.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.04 (0%)

USD 5.39M

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Diagnostics & Research) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 10.92% 92% A 64% D
Dividend Return 2.15% 86% B+ 35% F
Total Return 13.07% 100% F 61% D-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 11.85% 92% A 66% D+
Dividend Return 2.16% 86% B+ 35% F
Total Return 14.01% 100% F 63% D
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 42.64% 50% F 71% C-
Dividend Return 12.72% 100% F 41% F
Total Return 55.36% 50% F 70% C-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 4.28% 38% F 49% F
Dividend Return 6.19% 38% F 47% F
Total Return 1.92% 100% F 46% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 20.75% 77% C+ 53% F
Risk Adjusted Return 29.85% 54% F 44% F
Market Capitalization 11.95B 56% F 90% A-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Diagnostics & Research) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 18.60 100% 41%
Price/Book Ratio 2.51 78% 35%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 13.43 78% 30%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 13.09 67% 36%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 13.22% 78% 71%
Return on Invested Capital 14.37% 78% 78%
Return on Assets 5.66% 89% 79%
Debt to Equity Ratio 69.92% 38% 50%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector