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Business Description

Quest Diagnostics Inc
NAICS : 621511
SIC : 8071
ISIN : US74834L1008
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1996-12-17Description
Quest Diagnostics Inc is a leading independent provider of diagnostic testing, information, and services in the us. The company generates over 95% of its revenue through clinical testing, anatomic pathology, esoteric testing, and substance abuse testing with specimens collected at its national network of roughly 2,300 patient service centers, as well as multiple doctors offices and hospitals. The firm also runs a much smaller diagnostic solutions segment that provides clinical trials testing, risk-assessment services, and information technology solutions.
Financial Strength
5/10
Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
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Cash-To-Debt | 0.08 | |||||
Equity-to-Asset | 0.42 | |||||
Debt-to-Equity | 1.02 | |||||
Debt-to-EBITDA | 3.71 | |||||
Interest Coverage | 6.7 | |||||
Piotroski F-Score | 3/9 | |||||
Altman Z-Score | 2.92 | |||||
Beneish M-Score | -2.56 | |||||
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Growth Rank
7/10
Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
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3-Year Revenue Growth Rate | 1.2 | |||||
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate | -12.5 | |||||
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate | -16.9 | |||||
3-Year FCF Growth Rate | -17.4 | |||||
3-Year Book Growth Rate | 4.2 | |||||
Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate Estimate | 8.89 | |||||
Future 3-5Y Total Revenue Growth Rate Estimate | 5.42 |
Momentum Rank
6/10
Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
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5-Day RSI | 36.78 | |||||
9-Day RSI | 42.12 | |||||
14-Day RSI | 46.44 | |||||
3-1 Month Momentum % | 12.5 | |||||
6-1 Month Momentum % | 12.58 | |||||
12-1 Month Momentum % | 33.7 |
Liquidity Ratio
Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
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Current Ratio | 1.1 | |||||
Quick Ratio | 1.02 | |||||
Cash Ratio | 0.25 | |||||
Days Inventory | 10.19 | |||||
Days Sales Outstanding | 48.29 | |||||
Days Payable | 18.31 |
Dividend & Buy Back
Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
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Dividend Yield % | 1.8 | |||||
Dividend Payout Ratio | 0.33 | |||||
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate | 6.1 | |||||
Forward Dividend Yield % | 1.91 | |||||
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % | 2.43 | |||||
3-Year Average Share Buyback Ratio | 2.4 | |||||
Shareholder Yield % | -3.27 |
Profitability Rank
8/10
Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
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Gross Margin % | 32.86 | |||||
Operating Margin % | 13.64 | |||||
Net Margin % | 8.82 | |||||
FCF Margin % | 9.21 | |||||
ROE % | 13.22 | |||||
ROA % | 5.88 | |||||
ROIC % | 7.78 | |||||
3-Year ROIIC % | -24.41 | |||||
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % | 45.19 | |||||
ROCE % | 10.8 | |||||
Years of Profitability over Past 10-Year | 10 |
GF Value Rank
5/10
Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
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PE Ratio | 21.73 | |||||
Forward PE Ratio | 17.24 | |||||
PE Ratio without NRI | 18.73 | |||||
Shiller PE Ratio | 18.88 | |||||
Price-to-Owner-Earnings | 24.13 | |||||
PEG Ratio | 7.8 | |||||
PS Ratio | 1.92 | |||||
PB Ratio | 2.73 | |||||
Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow | 20.94 | |||||
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow | 14.23 | |||||
EV-to-EBIT | 18.26 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBIT | 15.11 | |||||
EV-to-EBITDA | 13.45 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBITDA | 11.67 | |||||
EV-to-Revenue | 2.55 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-Revenue | 2.33 | |||||
EV-to-FCF | 27.65 | |||||
Price-to-GF-Value | 1.13 | |||||
Price-to-Projected-FCF | 0.98 | |||||
Price-to-DCF (Earnings Based) | 0.99 | |||||
Price-to-DCF (FCF Based) | 1.35 | |||||
Price-to-Median-PS-Value | 1.1 | |||||
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) % | 5.48 | |||||
FCF Yield % | 4.9 | |||||
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % | 6.94 |
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Key Statistics
Name | Value | ||
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Revenue (TTM) (Mil $) | 9,872 | ||
EPS (TTM) ($) | 7.69 | ||
Beta | 0.51 | ||
3-Year Sharpe Ratio | 0.36 | ||
3-Year Sortino Ratio | 0.59 | ||
Volatility % | 17.73 | ||
14-Day RSI | 46.44 | ||
14-Day ATR ($) | 3.969444 | ||
20-Day SMA ($) | 171.638 | ||
12-1 Month Momentum % | 33.7 | ||
52-Week Range ($) | 125.42 - 178.87 | ||
Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 110.98 |
Piotroski F-Score Details
Year:
Component | Result | ||
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Piotroski F-Score | 3 | ||
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Higher ROA yoy | |||
CFROA > ROA | |||
Lower Leverage yoy | |||
Higher Current Ratio yoy | |||
Less Shares Outstanding yoy | |||
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Quest Diagnostics Inc Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quest Diagnostics Inc(DGX)'s stock price today?
The current price of DGX is $167.11. The 52 week high of DGX is $178.87 and 52 week low is $125.42.
When is next earnings date of Quest Diagnostics Inc(DGX)?
The next earnings date of Quest Diagnostics Inc(DGX) is 2025-04-23 Est..
Does Quest Diagnostics Inc(DGX) pay dividends? If so, how much?
The Dividend Yield %  of Quest Diagnostics Inc(DGX) is 1.8% (As of Today), Highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Quest Diagnostics Inc(DGX) was 0.45. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.33. The  Forward Dividend Yield % of Quest Diagnostics Inc(DGX) is 1.91%. For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
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