Labcorp HoldingsLH -0.30%80 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.79 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.78. GuruFocus rates LH with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $272.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 135 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Labcorp Holdings ranks better than 53.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Labcorp Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LH'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08 Med: 1.78 Max: 2.52
Current: 1.79
During the past years, Labcorp Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.52. The lowest was 1.08. And the median was 1.78.
LH's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than 53.33% of 135
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs LH: 1.79
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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Labcorp Holdings's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $42.673. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $154.89 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Labcorp Holdings (NYSE:LH) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
Labcorp Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Labcorp Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Labcorp Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.
Labcorp Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
LH vs DGX, GH, MTD: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Labcorp Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.
Labcorp Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Labcorp Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Labcorp Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Labcorp Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.
Labcorp Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.79 mean?
Labcorp Holdings (LH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.79 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Labcorp Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.78. Over the past decade, Labcorp Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 2.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Labcorp Holdings ranks #63 out of 135 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is Labcorp Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Labcorp Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.79 is near median its 10-year median of 1.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 2.52. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.01. Labcorp Holdings' value of 1.79 is 10.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Labcorp Holdings ranks #63 out of 135 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Labcorp Holdings has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Labcorp Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to DGX and GH?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Labcorp Holdings ranks #63 out of 135 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Labcorp Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.01. Labcorp Holdings' value of 1.79 is 10.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Labcorp Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.08 to 2.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.78 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Labcorp Holdings has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 2.01, based on 135 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Labcorp Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.79 is 10.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Labcorp Holdings and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Labcorp Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.79, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Labcorp Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Labcorp Holdings (LH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $272.19, compared to a current price of $276.81 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.79, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.78 and 10.9% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 2.01. Labcorp Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Labcorp Holdings (LH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.79 as of Jul. 12, 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 Labcorp Holdings (LH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Labcorp Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $276.81 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $272.19.
GuruFocus considers Labcorp Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LH:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.79 (near median its 10-year median of 1.78)
GF Value™: $272.19 vs. price of $276.81 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.9% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#63 of 135)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Labcorp is one of the nation's two largest independent clinical laboratories, with roughly 20% of the independent lab market. The company operates approximately 2,000 patient-service centers, offering a broad range of 5,000 clinical lab tests, ranging from uncomplicated routine blood and urine screens to complex oncology and genomic testing.
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