Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH) Stock Forecast
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USD 258.18
(+13.32%)
Based on the Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings stock forecast from 11 analysts, the average analyst target price for Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings is USD 258.18 over the next 12 months. Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings’s average analyst rating is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings is Slightly Bearish, which is based on 4 positive signals and 9 negative signals. At the last closing, Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings’s stock price was USD 227.84. Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings’s stock price has changed by -0.78% over the past week, -4.94% over the past month and +1.71% over the last year.
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Stock Target Advisor's Analysis
This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.
What to like
Underpriced compared to book value
The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.
Positive cash flow
The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
Positive free cash flow
The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.
High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio
This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.
What not to like
Poor capital utilization
The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
Poor return on assets
The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
Overpriced compared to earnings
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.
High volatility
The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.
Poor return on equity
The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.
Low Revenue Growth
This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector
Low Earnings Growth
This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector
Highly leveraged
The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.
Overpriced on free cash flow basis
The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.
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