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NYSE:LH

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NYSE:LH
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Price: 263.165 USD -0.66%
Market Cap: $21.7B

EV/EBITDA

11.9
Current
6%
Cheaper
vs 3-y average of 12.7

Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBITDA
11.9
=
Enterprise Value
$28.1B
/
EBITDA
$2.2B

Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBITDA
11.9
=
Enterprise Value
$28.1B
/
EBITDA
$2.2B

Valuation Scenarios

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings is trading below its 3-year average

If EV/EBITDA returns to its 3-Year Average (12.7), the stock would be worth $281.3 (7% upside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
3/4
Maximum Downside
-4%
Maximum Upside
+21%
Average Upside
8%
Scenario EV/EBITDA Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 11.9 $263.17
0%
3-Year Average 12.7 $281.3
+7%
5-Year Average 11.4 $252.12
-4%
Industry Average 12.9 $285.51
+8%
Country Average 14.4 $318.08
+21%

Forward EV/EBITDA
Today’s price vs future ebitda

Today's Enterprise Value EBITDA Forward EV/EBITDA
$28.1B
/
Jan 2026
$2.2B
=
11.9
Current
$28.1B
/
Dec 2026
$2.6B
=
10.7
Forward
$28.1B
/
Dec 2027
$2.8B
=
10.1
Forward
$28.1B
/
Dec 2028
$2.9B
=
9.6
Forward

Forward EV/EBITDA shows whether today’s EV/EBITDA still looks high or low once future ebitda are taken into account.

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/EBITDA
P/E
All Countries
Close
EV/EBITDA Multiple
EBITDA Growth EV/EBITDA to Growth
US
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
NYSE:LH
Average EV/EBITDA: 9.5
11.9
10%
1.2
US
CVS Health Corp
NYSE:CVS
14.2
28%
0.5
US
C
Cigna Group
XMUN:CGN
7.9
5%
1.6
US
Cigna Corp
NYSE:CI
Not Available N/A N/A
DE
Fresenius Medical Care AG
XMUN:FME
9.1
7%
1.3
DE
Fresenius SE & Co KGaA
XETRA:FRE
9.2
10%
0.9
US
Quest Diagnostics Inc
NYSE:DGX
11.7
6%
1.9
DE
F
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co KGaA
XETRA:FME
5.3
7%
0.8
US
Guardant Health Inc
NASDAQ:GH
Negative Multiple: -30.2 N/A N/A
US
DaVita Inc
NYSE:DVA
7.2
4%
1.8
US
Brightspring Health Services Inc
NASDAQ:BTSG
Not Available
33%
N/A

Market Distribution

In line with most companies in the United States of America
Percentile
39th
Based on 9 875 companies
39th percentile
11.9
Low
0 — 10
Typical Range
10 — 21.5
High
21.5 —
Distribution Statistics
the United States of America
Min 0
30th Percentile 10
Median 14.4
70th Percentile 21.5
Max 1 767 274.1

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
Glance View

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, commonly known as LabCorp, stands as a formidable player in the world of healthcare diagnostics. Emerging from a confluence of scientific innovation and business acumen, LabCorp has carved a niche within the intricate fabric of healthcare services. Since its inception, the company has excelled in offering a comprehensive suite of laboratory-based tests and services, empowering physicians and healthcare providers with critical insights needed for effective patient diagnosis and management. With its headquarters in Burlington, North Carolina, LabCorp operates a vast network of laboratories and patient service centers across the nation, providing services that range from routine blood work to sophisticated genomic testing. The essence of LabCorp’s business model lies in seamless integration across the healthcare continuum, driving both operational efficiency and profitability. Fundamentally, the company generates revenue by performing diagnostic tests on patient specimens, serving hospitals, managed care organizations, physician offices, and governmental agencies. As healthcare systems evolve towards precision medicine, LabCorp has harnessed emerging technologies and innovations like genomic testing to enhance its service offerings. This expansion not only aligns with changing healthcare paradigms but also fortifies its market leadership. By continually investing in research and development, LabCorp keeps its services at the cutting edge, ensuring steady growth and resilience in an ever-changing healthcare landscape.

LH Intrinsic Value
300.893 USD
Undervaluation 13%
Intrinsic Value
Price $263.165
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