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Quest Diagnostics Incorporated · Healthcare · United States · $26.8B · Avg Vol: $194M/d

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StockRank
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63
V
49
M
66
P/E (TTM)
25.2x
ROE
14.6%
D/E
0.8x
Dividend %
1.4%
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%11.6B12.0B12.6B6.7%
EPS8.107.597.788.873.1%9.4110.0810.8610.6%
Shares111.0M111.4M110.6M110.2M-0.7%110.4M
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)-1.3%
231235238242245Jul 30Aug 20Sep 10
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$231.14
RSI (14)
31.7
52W High
$247.19
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
63
ROIC
11.4%74.7
ROE
14.6%81.2
GP/Assets
23.6%51.8
Op. Margin
15.2%75.3
FCF/Assets
5.8%73.5
Piotroski
894.2
Int. Cover
5.8x53.8
D/E Ratio
0.81x17.6
Current Ratio
1.59x28.9
Value
49
P/E (TTM)
25.2x48.8
EV/EBITDA
14.3x51.2
P/FCF
28.3x50.3
P/B
3.5x40.6
P/S
2.3x64.9
Div Yield
1.4%38.7
Momentum
66
52W High %
94%93.0
RS 6M
4%69.9
SMA 50/200
1.14x81.7
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%34.4
EPS Rev 12W
+3.3%75.3
EPS Improve
+28%40.7
Q Growth
14%49.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$26.8B
P/E (Forward)
19.7x
Gross Margin
33.2%

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)$26.8B82Strong Buy
LHLabcorp Holdings Inc.$27.2B83Strong Buy
ILMNIllumina, Inc.$32.6B75Buy
MEDPMedpace Holdings, Inc.$16.8B80Strong Buy
AAgilent Technologies, Inc.$43.4B75Buy
IQVIQVIA Holdings Inc.$43.1B73Buy
WATWaters Corporation$40.7B62Hold
RVTYRevvity, Inc.$14.4B64Hold
CRLCharles River Laboratories International, Inc.$14.0B63Hold
SHCSotera Health Company$5.5B81Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE -30.7% · P/E 27.1x · Gross margin 58.3%

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX): Stock Score Summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 82/100 based on Quality (63/100), Value (49/100), and Momentum (66/100) 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$231.14
Market Cap$26.8B
P/E (TTM)25.20
P/E (Forward)19.67
Price/Book3.47
Return on Equity14.6%
Return on Invested Capital11.4%
Debt/Equity0.81x
Gross Margin33.2%
Operating Margin15.2%
Revenue Growth10.2%
Dividend Yield1.4%
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 82/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (63), Value (49), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
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 82/100. 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).