Dr. Lal PathLabs (NSE:LALPATHLAB) Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): -267.39% (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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NSE:LALPATHLAB Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd NSE:LALPATHLAB
93 GF Score
Price ₹1,949.90
GF Value ₹1,735.83
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Dr. Lal PathLabs Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)?

Dr. Lal PathLabs NSE:LALPATHLAB -0.21% 93 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -267.39% as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:LALPATHLAB with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,735.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based).

Note: Discounted Earnings model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-08-12), Dr. Lal PathLabs's Predictability Rank is 4.5-Stars. Dr. Lal PathLabs's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Earnings model is ₹530.74 and current share price is ₹1949.90. Consequently,

Dr. Lal PathLabs's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) using Discounted Earnings model is -267.39%.


NSE:LALPATHLAB vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Dr. Lal PathLabs's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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.


Dr. Lal PathLabs Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Dr. Lal PathLabs's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dr. Lal PathLabs's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) falls into.


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Dr. Lal PathLabs Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Calculation

Dr. Lal PathLabs's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)
=(530.74-1949.90)/530.74
=-267.39 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Earnings model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Cash Flow model except earnings are used in the calculation instead of free cash flow.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -267.39% mean?
Dr. Lal PathLabs (NSE:LALPATHLAB) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -267.39% as of Aug. 12, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Dr. Lal PathLabs.
Is Dr. Lal PathLabs' Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) too high?
Dr. Lal PathLabs' current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -267.39%. Overall, Dr. Lal PathLabs has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dr. Lal PathLabs' Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) compare to TMO and DHR?
Dr. Lal PathLabs' Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -267.39% 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Dr. Lal PathLabs. Dr. Lal PathLabs's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -267.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dr. Lal PathLabs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dr. Lal PathLabs (NSE:LALPATHLAB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,735.83, compared to a current price of ₹1,949.90 — trading 12.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -267.39%. Dr. Lal PathLabs' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dr. Lal PathLabs (NSE:LALPATHLAB), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -267.39% as of Aug. 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 Dr. Lal PathLabs (NSE:LALPATHLAB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dr. Lal PathLabs stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹1,949.90 is trading 12.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,735.83. GuruFocus considers Dr. Lal PathLabs to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:LALPATHLAB:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): -267.39%
  • GF Value™: ₹1,735.83 vs. price of ₹1,949.90 (12.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Dr. Lal PathLabs Business Description

Other Exchanges 539524:India
Address 12th Floor, Tower B, SAS Tower, Sector 38, Medicity, Gurugram, HR, IND, 122 001
Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd is a pathology lab based in India. It is involved in providing diagnostic services and other healthcare tests in the areas of pathology and radiology. The company operates laboratories for carrying out pathological diagnostic services in various branches of biochemistry, hematology, histopathology, microbiology, electrophoresis, immunochemistry, immunology, virology, cytology, and other pathological and radiological investigations. Its diagnostic services assist in preventing, monitoring, and treating diseases and improving health conditions. The company has business operations in India and other countries, of which maximum revenue is generated within India.
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