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LALPATHLAB Stock Chart & Stats
₹1756.70
₹68.00(3.87%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
₹1756.70
₹68.00(3.87%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹1,272.00 - ₹1,893.65
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.11M
Average Volume (3M)3.61K
Market Cap
₹294.49B
Enterprise Value₹208.76K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹13.32B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹1.99B
Price to Earnings (P/E)54.7
Beta0.50
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
10.48Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.6%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)30.23
Shares Outstanding167,637,770
10 Day Avg. Volume2,182
30 Day Avg. Volume3,614
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio12.69
Price to Book (P/B)8.73
Price to Sales (P/S)7.93
P/FCF Ratio40.94
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)36.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹31.92B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage (D/E ~0.08) provides durable financial flexibility, lowering interest burden and enabling investment in labs, technology, or M&A without straining liquidity. This positioning reduces solvency risk and supports steady strategic capital allocation over the medium term.
Strong Operating Cash GenerationConsistent and sizable operating cash flow (OCF 7.0B, OCF > net income) underpins reinvestment in network expansion and quality controls. Reliable cash generation supports capex, working capital needs and shareholder returns, strengthening long-term execution capacity.
Resilient Revenue Base & Network ModelMulti-year revenue growth and a hub-and-spoke collection-to-lab model create durable demand and operating leverage. A diversified mix of B2C, B2B and institutional channels plus widespread collection centers supports recurring volumes and scalability across geographies.
Bears Say
Margin Compression In FY2026A sharp fall in gross margin and a dip in net margin in FY2026 signal structural cost or pricing headwinds. Sustained margin erosion would reduce operating cash flow and ROIC, constraining the firm's ability to finance expansion or absorb competitive pricing over the medium term.
Weaker Free Cash Flow Conversion & VolatilityDeclining FCF conversion and historical swings (including negative FCF in FY2022) point to working-capital and capex variability. This makes cash less predictable, raising execution risk for steady network rollouts, dividends, or opportunistic investments.
Slowing Revenue Growth RateA deceleration from ~10% to ~6% growth reduces potential operating leverage and elongates payback on new labs and collection centers. Slower top-line expansion increases dependency on margin recovery or higher pricing to maintain EPS growth over the medium term.
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited News
LALPATHLAB FAQ
What was Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited lowest stock price was ₹1272.00 and its highest was ₹1893.65 in the past 12 months.
What is Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s market cap?
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s market cap is ₹294.49B.
When is Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 91 days.
How were Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited released its earnings results on Jul 24, 2026. The company reported ₹10.1 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ₹8.691 by ₹1.409.
Is Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited pay dividends?
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited pays a Monthly dividend of ₹5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.6%. See more information on Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited dividends here
What is Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s EPS estimate?
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s EPS estimate is 10.48.
How many shares outstanding does Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited have?
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited has 167,637,770 shares outstanding.
What happened to Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited reported an EPS of ₹10.1 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ₹8.691. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.15%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:LALPATHLAB
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Company Description
Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited
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.
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