DGX:NYE-Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (USD)

EQUITY | Diagnostics & Research | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 171.75

Change

+2.10 (+1.24)%

Market Cap

USD 11.95B

Volume

1.45M

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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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 13.85% 100% F 91% A-
Dividend Return 0.50% 67% D+ 27% F
Total Return 14.34% 100% F 91% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 35.52% 100% F 87% B+
Dividend Return 2.37% 86% B+ 38% F
Total Return 37.89% 100% F 87% B+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 51.79% 58% F 73% C
Dividend Return 12.25% 100% F 40% F
Total Return 64.04% 75% C 72% C
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 4.43% 38% F 49% F
Dividend Return 6.36% 38% F 48% F
Total Return 1.93% 100% F 45% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 20.90% 77% C+ 52% F
Risk Adjusted Return 30.41% 46% F 44% F
Market Capitalization 11.95B 56% F 91% 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 88% 37%
Price/Book Ratio 2.75 56% 33%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 13.99 56% 30%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 13.40 67% 35%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 13.84% 78% 72%
Return on Invested Capital 11.97% 67% 71%
Return on Assets 5.87% 89% 80%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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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 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 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.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

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

Low Dividend Growth

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