QuidelOrtho Corporation (QDEL) — Stock Score Summary

QuidelOrtho Corporation (QDEL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 28/100 based on Quality (34/100), Value (61/100), and Momentum (21/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. QuidelOrtho is a diagnostic healthcare company. It is currently suffering from a severe post-COVID demand cliff and high debt levels, making it a turnaround story which violates our Terry Smith quality lens.

QuidelOrtho Corporation is a global diagnostic company that develops, manufactures, and markets innovative diagnostic solutions for point-of-care, laboratory, and transfusion medicine applications. Its competitive moat is built upon a broad portfolio of proprietary diagnostic platforms, extensive R&D capabilities, and established global distribution channels, particularly in infectious disease testing and clinical labs. Formed from a significant merger, QuidelOrtho is a major player offering critical diagnostic tools to healthcare systems worldwide.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$13.94
Market Cap$891M
P/E (Forward)6.27
Price/Book0.56
Return on Equity-49.9%
Return on Invested Capital-19.2%
Debt/Equity155.27
Gross Margin45.2%
Operating Margin-4.1%
Revenue Growth-10.5%
Free Cash Flow$209M

QuidelOrtho Corporation operates in the Medical Devices industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is QuidelOrtho Corporation’s (QDEL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for QuidelOrtho Corporation (QDEL) is 28/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (34), Value (61), and Momentum (21) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does QuidelOrtho Corporation have an economic moat?
QuidelOrtho Corporation (QDEL) has a Quality factor score of 34/100. 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 QuidelOrtho Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for QuidelOrtho Corporation (QDEL) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 28/100. 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 QuidelOrtho Corporation in?
QuidelOrtho Corporation (QDEL) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Medical Devices industry (United States).
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