Risk factor
Negligible price volatility
Profitability factor
Very strong margins and returns
About
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited is a leading provider of diagnostic and related health assessment services, operating both domestically in India and across international borders. The company manages a comprehensive network of laboratories dedicated to conducting pathological investigations across various specialized fields. These include biochemistry, hematology, histopathology, microbiology, electrophoresis, immunochemistry, immunology, virology, cytology, in addition to other general pathological and radiological studies. Beyond its core testing operations, Dr. Lal PathLabs also offers laboratory staff training, technical support, and full-scale lab management services. As of March 31, 2022, its widespread infrastructure included 277 clinical laboratories, notably a National Reference Lab located in Delhi and a Regional Reference Lab in Kolkata. This is further bolstered by 4,731 patient service centers and 10,599 sample collection points. Founded in 1949, Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited maintains its corporate base in Gurugram, India.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is greatly overvalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is overpriced on P/E, 'expensive' on EV/EB
Target Price
The average target price of LALPATHLAB.NS is 1710 and suggests 2.78% downside potential. Usually, this means a SELL recommendation among investment firms, or a recommenda