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Quest Diagnostics Incorporated · Healthcare · United States · $25.1B · Avg Vol: $244M/d

89
StockRank
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Q
63
V
51
M
72
P/E (TTM)
23.3x
ROE
14.5%
D/E
0.8x
Dividend %
1.5%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Quest Diagnostics has quality Q63 and momentum M69, but value sits exactly on the floor at V50, missing the all-three-above-60 path, and the only filing is insider selling, so there is no corroboration.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated provides diagnostic information services, including a broad range of routine and advanced clinical laboratory testing, medical drug testing, and anatomical pathology services. The company's competitive advantage is its extensive network of patient service centers and laboratories, a wide test menu, and strong brand reputation in diagnostic testing. Quest Diagnostics is a leading global provider of diagnostic information services, crucial for healthcare decision-making.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue9.9B9.3B9.9B11.0B3.7%11.3B12.0B12.5B6.4%
EPS8.107.597.788.873.1%8.939.9510.7310.0%
Shares111.0M111.4M110.6M110.2M-0.7%110.7M
Debt4.7B5.5B7.1B6.6B11.8%6.4B
Equity5.9B6.3B6.8B7.2B6.8%
Op CF1.7B1.3B1.3B1.9B3.2%1.9B
Inv CF-543.0M-1.1B-2.5B-631.0M
Fin CF-1.7B160.0M1.1B-1.4B
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PRICE (1Y)+14.2%
194203213222232Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$231.84
RSI (14)
71.4
52W High
$237.78
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
63
ROIC
11.4%78.1
ROE
14.5%82.0
GP/Assets
23.1%54.4
Op. Margin
14.2%74.6
FCF/Assets
5.8%72.8
Piotroski
893.2
Int. Cover
5.8x53.3
D/E Ratio
0.83x18.1
Current Ratio
1.18x15.9
Value
51
P/E (TTM)
23.3x51.3
EV/EBITDA
13.2x53.4
P/FCF
26.5x50.5
P/B
3.1x42.6
P/S
2.0x67.8
Div Yield
1.5%38.1
Momentum
72
52W High %
98%96.8
RS 6M
21%87.0
SMA 50/200
1.06x76.0
EPS Rev 4W
-0.0%51.9
EPS Rev 12W
+0.4%61.7
EPS Improve
+31%42.6
Q Growth
14%56.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$25.1B
P/E (Forward)
17.8x
Gross Margin
33.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Healthcare, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of DGX are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
DGXQuest Diagnostics Incorporated(you)$25.1B89STRONG BUY
LHLabcorp Holdings Inc.$24.3B90STRONG BUY
ILMNIllumina, Inc.$29.4B83STRONG BUY
AAgilent Technologies, Inc.$32.5B77BUY
MEDPMedpace Holdings, Inc.$16.8B77BUY
IQVIQVIA Holdings Inc.$34.7B69BUY
WATWaters Corporation$36.8B65HOLD
CRLCharles River Laboratories International, Inc.$10.9B69BUY
RVTYRevvity, Inc.$12.3B64HOLD
IDXXIDEXX Laboratories, Inc.$42.9B60HOLD

Peer medians: ROE -25.6% · P/E 27.7x · Gross margin 50.6%

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) — Stock Score Summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 89/100 based on Quality (63/100), Value (51/100), and Momentum (72/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Quest Diagnostics has quality Q63 and momentum M69, but value sits exactly on the floor at V50, missing the all-three-above-60 path, and the only filing is insider selling, so there is no corroboration.

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated provides diagnostic information services, including a broad range of routine and advanced clinical laboratory testing, medical drug testing, and anatomical pathology services. The company's competitive advantage is its extensive network of patient service centers and laboratories, a wide test menu, and strong brand reputation in diagnostic testing. Quest Diagnostics is a leading global provider of diagnostic information services, crucial for healthcare decision-making.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$231.84
Market Cap$25.1B
P/E (TTM)23.25
P/E (Forward)17.80
Price/Book3.13
Return on Equity14.5%
Return on Invested Capital11.4%
Debt/Equity0.83x
Gross Margin33.3%
Operating Margin14.2%
Revenue Growth9.2%
Dividend Yield1.5%
Free Cash Flow$948M

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated operates in the Diagnostics & Research industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quest Diagnostics Incorporated’s (DGX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) is 89/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (63), Value (51), and Momentum (72) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Quest Diagnostics Incorporated have an economic moat?
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Quest Diagnostics Incorporated a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 89/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in?
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Diagnostics & Research industry (United States).