Quest Diagnostics (MEX:DGX) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: MXN178.78 (As of Jun. 2026)

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MEX:DGX Quest Diagnostics Inc MEX:DGX
70 GF Score
Price MXN4,051.76
GF Value MXN3,149.98
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Quest Diagnostics Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Quest Diagnostics MEX:DGX 70 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN178.78 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:DGX with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,149.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Quest Diagnostics's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN71.510. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is MXN178.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Quest Diagnostics's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 8.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 7.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 10.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 9.10% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Quest Diagnostics was 33.00% per year. The lowest was 1.60% per year. And the median was 7.80% per year.

As of today (2026-09-06), Quest Diagnostics's current stock price is MXN4051.76. Quest Diagnostics's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN178.78. Quest Diagnostics's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 22.66.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Quest Diagnostics was 23.29. The lowest was 13.17. And the median was 18.22.


Quest Diagnostics  (MEX:DGX) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Quest Diagnostics's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=4051.76/178.78
=22.66

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Quest Diagnostics was 23.29. The lowest was 13.17. And the median was 18.22.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Quest Diagnostics Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Quest Diagnostics Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quest Diagnostics's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Quest Diagnostics Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Quest Diagnostics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 155.49 133.70 160.09 178.35 191.78

Quest Diagnostics Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 187.33 185.74 191.78 198.54 178.78

MEX:DGX vs LH, MTD, GH: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Quest Diagnostics's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Quest Diagnostics Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Quest Diagnostics's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Quest Diagnostics's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Quest Diagnostics Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Quest Diagnostics's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=71.51/333.9520*333.9520
=71.510

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Quest Diagnostics Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 32.680 241.428 45.204
201612 33.076 241.432 45.751
201703 20.565 243.801 28.169
201706 29.567 244.955 40.309
201709 38.759 246.819 52.442
201712 33.808 246.524 45.798
201803 13.985 249.554 18.715
201806 34.634 251.989 45.899
201809 43.196 252.439 57.144
201812 20.341 251.233 27.038
201903 32.520 254.202 42.722
201906 33.333 256.143 43.459
201909 29.253 256.759 38.048
201912 24.407 256.974 31.718
202003 28.485 258.115 36.854
202006 46.334 257.797 60.021
202009 124.322 260.280 159.511
202012 55.434 260.474 71.072
202103 97.663 264.877 123.132
202106 58.934 271.696 72.438
202109 77.642 274.310 94.523
202112 55.306 278.802 66.246
202203 68.619 287.504 79.705
202206 55.113 296.311 62.114
202209 65.459 296.808 73.651
202212 31.702 296.797 35.671
202303 -5.264 301.836 -5.824
202306 51.131 305.109 55.965
202309 15.585 307.789 16.910
202312 68.958 306.746 75.074
202403 7.409 312.332 7.922
202406 43.837 314.175 46.596
202409 43.563 315.301 46.140
202412 61.309 315.605 64.873
202503 35.666 319.799 37.244
202506 72.651 322.561 75.217
202509 68.020 324.800 69.937
202512 48.918 324.054 50.412
202603 26.405 330.213 26.704
202606 71.510 333.952 71.510

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of MXN178.78 mean?
Quest Diagnostics (MEX:DGX) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of MXN178.78 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Quest Diagnostics and its competitors.
Is Quest Diagnostics' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Quest Diagnostics' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN178.78. Overall, Quest Diagnostics has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quest Diagnostics' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to LH and MTD?
Quest Diagnostics' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of MXN178.78 can be compared against companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Quest Diagnostics and its competitors. Quest Diagnostics's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN178.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quest Diagnostics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quest Diagnostics (MEX:DGX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,149.98, compared to a current price of MXN4,051.76 — trading 28.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN178.78. Quest Diagnostics' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Quest Diagnostics (MEX:DGX), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN178.78 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Quest Diagnostics (MEX:DGX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quest Diagnostics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN4,051.76 is trading 28.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,149.98. GuruFocus considers Quest Diagnostics to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:DGX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: MXN178.78
  • GF Value™: MXN3,149.98 vs. price of MXN4,051.76 (28.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:DGX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Quest Diagnostics Business Description

Address 500 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ, USA, 07094
Quest Diagnostics is a leading independent provider of diagnostic testing, information, and services in the US. The company generates over 97% of its revenue through clinical testing, anatomic pathology, esoteric testing, and substance abuse testing with specimens collected at its national network of roughly 2,400 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.
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