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28.58 (1y: +14%)
Market Cap 798.1 M P/E(ttm) 17.50
Enterprise Value 802.81 M P/B 3.40
BRLI- NAS (USA)
Bio-Reference Labs, Inc.
  • Currently 5/5
Business Predictability Rank: 5-Star
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 5-Star stocks: 12.1% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 3%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 8/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 1.393
BRLI's Cash to Debt is ranked higher than
56% of the 178 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 4.95 vs. BRLI: 1.393 )
BRLI' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.03   Max: 1.39
Current: 1.39
0.03
1.39
Equity to Asset 0.726
BRLI's Equity to Asset is ranked higher than
75% of the 178 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 0.62 vs. BRLI: 0.726 )
BRLI' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: 0.34   Max: 0.73
Current: 0.73
0.34
0.73
Interest Coverage 58.9
BRLI's Interest Coverage is ranked higher than
72% of the 178 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 5.60 vs. BRLI: 58.9 )
BRLI' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 1   Max: 59
Current: 58.9
1
59
F-Score: 6
Z-Score: 8.59
M-Score: -2.24
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
••3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rank•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 8/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 11.50
BRLI's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
81% of the 178 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. BRLI: 11.50 )
BRLI' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: 2.5   Max: 11.5
Current: 11.5
2.5
11.5
Net-margin (%) 6.4
BRLI's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
79% of the 178 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. BRLI: 6.4 )
BRLI' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: 0.2   Max: 6.5
Current: 6.4
0.2
6.5
ROE (%) 18.6
BRLI's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
94% of the 178 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. BRLI: 18.6 )
BRLI' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: 0.8   Max: 21.8
Current: 18.6
0.8
21.8
ROA (%) 13.5
BRLI's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
96% of the 178 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. BRLI: 13.5 )
BRLI' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: 0.3   Max: 13.5
Current: 13.5
0.3
13.5
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 42.00
BRLI's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
85% of the 178 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. BRLI: 42.00 )
BRLI' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: 9.3   Max: 42
Current: 42
9.3
42
Revenue Growth (%) 16.2
BRLI's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
94% of the 178 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. BRLI: 16.2 )
BRLI' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: 7.7   Max: 16.4
Current: 16.2
7.7
16.4
EBITDA Growth (%) 17.7
BRLI's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
97% of the 178 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. BRLI: 17.7 )
BRLI' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: 16.7   Max: 26.1
Current: 17.7
16.7
26.1
EPS Growth (%) 17.8
BRLI's EPS Growth (%) is ranked higher than
97% of the 178 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. BRLI: 17.8 )
BRLI' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: 10.4   Max: 167.2
Current: 17.8
10.4
167.2
» BRLI's 10-Y Financials

Financials


Revenue & Net Income
Cash & Debt
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

BRLI Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Joel Greenblatt 65,886 sh (+14.77%)
Mario Gabelli 46,400 sh (+8.41%)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 12,000 sh (unchged)
Paul Tudor Jones Sold Out
Jim Simons 20,800 sh (-50.72%)
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Q3 2012

BRLI Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Paul Tudor Jones 20,400 sh (New)
Jim Simons 22,404 sh (+7.71%)
Mario Gabelli 49,200 sh (+6.03%)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 12,000 sh (unchged)
Joel Greenblatt 57,564 sh (-12.63%)
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Q4 2012

BRLI Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Jim Simons 268,804 sh (+1099.8%)
Joel Greenblatt 85,579 sh (+48.67%)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 12,000 sh (unchged)
Mario Gabelli 47,800 sh (-2.85%)
Paul Tudor Jones 15,800 sh (-22.55%)
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Q1 2013

BRLI Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Chase Coleman 220,000 sh (New)
John Hussman 116,000 sh (New)
Paul Tudor Jones 30,600 sh (+93.67%)
Joel Greenblatt 104,240 sh (+21.81%)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 12,000 sh (unchged)
Mario Gabelli 46,800 sh (-2.09%)
Jim Simons 108,104 sh (-59.78%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with BRLI

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
John Hussman 2013-03-31 New Buy0.11%$24.91 - $31.05 $ 28.664%116000
Joel Greenblatt 2013-03-31 Add 21.81%0.03%$24.91 - $31.05 $ 28.664%104240
Joel Greenblatt 2012-12-31 Add 48.67%0.05%$24.68 - $32.42 $ 28.660%85579
Joel Greenblatt 2012-03-31 New Buy0.12%$16.27 - $23.76 $ 28.6652%57406
Mario Gabelli 2011-06-30 Add 27.78%$20.57 - $25.24 $ 28.6623%36800
Jean-Marie Eveillard 2010-12-31 New Buy$20.24 - $22.79 $ 28.6634%10000
Mario Gabelli 2010-09-30 New Buy$18.51 - $22.04 $ 28.6640%36500
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Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 17.50
BRLI's P/E(ttm) is ranked higher than
74% of the 85 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 21.70 vs. BRLI: 17.50 )
BRLI' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 9.34   Max: 215.6
Current: 17.5
9.34
215.6
P/B 3.40
BRLI's P/B is ranked higher than
61% of the 147 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 3.42 vs. BRLI: 3.40 )
BRLI' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 0.8   Max: 9
Current: 3.4
0.8
9
P/S 1.10
BRLI's P/S is ranked higher than
85% of the 161 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 3.59 vs. BRLI: 1.10 )
BRLI' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.16   Max: 2.44
Current: 1.1
0.16
2.44
PFCF 31.10
BRLI's PFCF is ranked lower than
56% of the 90 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 21.66 vs. BRLI: 31.10 )
BRLI' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 10.52   Max: 958
Current: 31.1
10.52
958
EV-to-EBIT 9.6
BRLI's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
83% of the 93 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 16.29 vs. BRLI: 9.6 )
BRLI' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 5.9   Max: 34
Current: 9.6
5.9
34
PEG 0.7
BRLI's PEG is ranked higher than
88% of the 34 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 2.18 vs. BRLI: 0.7 )
BRLI' s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 0.38   Max: 1.37
Current: 0.7
0.38
1.37
Shiller P/E 26.9
BRLI's Shiller P/E is ranked lower than
100% of the Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: vs. BRLI: 26.9 )
BRLI' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 15.42   Max: 180
Current: 26.9
15.42
180

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 6.6
BRLI's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked higher than
75% of the 131 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 18.30 vs. BRLI: 6.6 )
BRLI' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 1.2   Max: 8.7
Current: 6.6
1.2
8.7
Price/Tangible Book 4
BRLI's Price/Tangible Book is ranked higher than
55% of the 123 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 4.40 vs. BRLI: 4 )
BRLI' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 3.5   Max: 9.8
Current: 4
3.5
9.8
Price/DCF (Projected) 2
BRLI's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked higher than
52% of the 61 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 1.40 vs. BRLI: 2 )
BRLI' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 2.1   Max: 7.8
Current: 2
2.1
7.8
Price/Median PS Value 0.9
BRLI's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
74% of the 144 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 1.00 vs. BRLI: 0.9 )
BRLI' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.2   Max: 1.6
Current: 0.9
0.2
1.6
Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value 0.7
BRLI's Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value is ranked higher than
87% of the 24 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 2.10 vs. BRLI: 0.7 )
BRLI' s 10-Year Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value Range
Min: 0.6   Max: 3.3
Current: 0.7
0.6
3.3
Price/Graham Number 1.8
BRLI's Price/Graham Number is ranked higher than
59% of the 69 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 2.30 vs. BRLI: 1.8 )
BRLI' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 1.6   Max: 6.7
Current: 1.8
1.6
6.7
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 10.40
BRLI's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
89% of the 178 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 1.00 vs. BRLI: 10.40 )
BRLI' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 2.9   Max: 16.9
Current: 10.4
2.9
16.9
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 26.67
BRLI's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
96% of the 178 Companies
in the Global Diagnostics & Research industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. BRLI: 26.67 )
BRLI' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: -2.5   Max: 33.8
Current: 26.67
-2.5
33.8

Business Description

Bio-Reference Laboratories, Inc., is a New Jersey corporation incorporated on December 24, 1981. It offers testing, information and related services to physician offices, clinics, hospitals, employers and governmental units. It offers a comprehensive list of laboratory testing services utilized by healthcare providers in the detection, diagnosis, evaluation, monitoring and treatment of diseases. It mainly focuses on esoteric testing, molecular diagnostics, anatomical pathology, genetics, women's health and correctional health care. The Company currently process approximately 6.7 million laboratory test requisitions each year. It has a network of 98 patient service centers located in the Northeast (mainly in New York metropolitan super-regional area) for collection of patient specimens. It currently conducts business in most New York State counties, as well as in most of New Jersey and Maryland as well as some parts of Pennsylvania, Delaware and Connecticut. It mainly offers laboratory services to physician offices in these areas with an infrastructure that includes a comprehensive logistical department, extensive phlebotomy services and phlebotomy draw stations scattered around its geographic area. The Company also operates a web-based connectivity portal solution for laboratories and physicians through its CareEvolve subsidiary. It uses this portal itself to provide laboratory ordering and results as well as connectivity to its physician customers. It also markets and licenses this connectivity solution to other laboratories throughout the country. The Company competes with three types of providers in a highly fragmented and competitive industry: hospital laboratories, physician-office laboratories and other independent clinical laboratories. Its major competitors in the New York metropolitan area are Quest Diagnostics and Laboratory Corporation of America. The Company is subject to federal and state laws and regulations regarding the protection of the environment, the health and safety of employees, and the handling, transportation and disposal of medical specimens, and infectious and hazardous wastes.
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Industry: Diagnostics & Research
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