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LALPATHLAB

LALPATHLAB - Dr. Lal Pathlabs Limited Share Price

Healthcare Services

3380.00-3.40(-0.10%)
Market Closed as of Aug 22, 2025, 15:30 IST

Valuation

Market Cap27.7 kCr
Price/Earnings (Trailing)53.69
Price/Sales (Trailing)10.53
EV/EBITDA33.47
Price/Free Cashflow52.8
MarketCap/EBT42.23
Enterprise Value27.4 kCr

Fundamentals

Revenue (TTM)2.63 kCr
Rev. Growth (Yr)12.1%
Earnings (TTM)518.4 Cr
Earnings Growth (Yr)24.3%

Profitability

Operating Margin25%
EBT Margin25%
Return on Equity23.49%
Return on Assets19.08%
Free Cashflow Yield1.89%

Price to Sales Ratio

Latest reported: 11

Revenue (Last 12 mths)

Latest reported: 3 kCr

Net Income (Last 12 mths)

Latest reported: 518 Cr

Growth & Returns

Price Change 1W3%
Price Change 1M14.1%
Price Change 6M26.2%
Price Change 1Y1.5%
3Y Cumulative Return10.7%
5Y Cumulative Return12.2%
7Y Cumulative Return19.2%

Cash Flow & Liquidity

Cash Flow from Investing (TTM)-303.1 Cr
Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)568.8 Cr
Cash Flow from Financing (TTM)-334 Cr
Cash & Equivalents292.6 Cr
Free Cash Flow (TTM)524.5 Cr
Free Cash Flow/Share (TTM)62.61

Balance Sheet

Total Assets2.72 kCr
Total Liabilities510.3 Cr
Shareholder Equity2.21 kCr
Current Assets1.36 kCr
Current Liabilities402.5 Cr
Net PPE335.8 Cr
Inventory36.1 Cr
Goodwill548.1 Cr

Capital Structure & Leverage

Debt Ratio0.00
Debt/Equity0.00
Interest Coverage30.23
Interest/Cashflow Ops28.09

Dividend & Shareholder Returns

Dividend/Share (TTM)24
Dividend Yield0.74%
Shares Dilution (1Y)0.40%
Shares Dilution (3Y)0.50%

Risk & Volatility

Max Drawdown-20.3%
Drawdown Prob. (30d, 5Y)31.54%
Risk Level (5Y)39.9%
Pros

Buy Backs: Company has bought back it's stock in the past which is a good thing.

Size: Market Cap wise it is among the top 20% companies of india.

Smart Money: Smart money has been increasing their position in the stock.

Profitability: Very strong Profitability. One year profit margin are 20%.

Momentum: Stock price has a strong positive momentum. Stock is up 14.1% in last 30 days.

Balance Sheet: Strong Balance Sheet.

Cons

No major cons observed.

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Investor Care

Dividend Yield0.74%
Dividend/Share (TTM)24
Shares Dilution (1Y)0.40%
Earnings/Share (TTM)61.57

Financial Health

Current Ratio3.39
Debt/Equity0.00

Technical Indicators

RSI (14d)70.88
RSI (5d)78.73
RSI (21d)73.65
MACD SignalBuy
Stochastic Oscillator SignalSell
Grufity SignalBuy
RSI SignalSell
RSI5 SignalSell
RSI21 SignalSell
SMA 5 SignalBuy
SMA 10 SignalBuy
SMA 20 SignalBuy
SMA 50 SignalBuy
SMA 100 SignalBuy

Summary of Latest Earnings Report from Dr. Lal Pathlabs

Summary of Dr. Lal Pathlabs's latest earnings call, featuring management's outlook on business performance, financial results, and analyst Q&A sessions that highlight key strategic initiatives and market challenges.

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In the Q1 FY26 earnings call, Dr. Lal PathLabs' management provided a positive outlook for the company, emphasizing growth opportunities driven by healthcare expansion in India. The management highlighted the following key points:

  1. Healthcare Growth: The demand for healthcare services is increasing, with a projected shortfall of 2.4 million hospital beds. Government initiatives like Ayushman Bharat are expected to augment public and private investment in healthcare, leading to greater demand for quality diagnostic services.

  2. Technological Advancements: The market for AI in healthcare is anticipated to grow to $1.6 billion by the end of 2025, driven by increased integration of digital health technologies, which enhance operational efficiency and patient outcomes.

  3. Volume Growth: The company reported a 10.7% growth in sample volumes, totaling 23.4 million samples for the quarter. Patient volumes increased by 5.3%, reaching 7.6 million.

  4. Financial Performance: Q1 FY26 revenue stood at Rs. 670 crore, marking an 11.3% increase from Rs. 602 crore last year. Profit after tax rose to Rs. 134 crore, reflecting a robust growth of 24.3% with a PAT margin of 20%.

  5. Strategic Initiatives: The organization is focusing on expanding its network through the addition of labs and patient service centers. In FY25, 18 new labs were added, and a similar number is expected to be opened in FY26.

  6. Service Portfolio Expansion: The management has launched 58 new tests this quarter, reinforcing its commitment to high-complexity testing and areas like genomics and allergy testing.

  7. Outlook and Growth Strategy: The company is guided by three strategic pillars: volume-led growth through market expansion, operational excellence via digital transformation, and branding through quality and accessibility. Management is optimistic about sustaining volume-led growth while maintaining profitability.

These initiatives reflect the company's intent to adapt to changing market conditions and capitalize on the growing demand for diagnostic services in India.

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Major Questions and Answers from the Q&A Section

1. Karthik Chellappa: Did our volume growth benefit from any unseasonal trends, or is this a clean quarter?

Shankha Banerjee: Yes, the growth is mainly like-for-like compared to Q1 last year. Any impacts from unseasonal rains were minimal.


2. Karthik Chellappa: Is there any specific cost management contributing to gross margin expansion despite low realization growth?

Ved Prakash Goel: Realizations grew from Rs. 833 to Rs. 880, thanks to a favorable test mix, particularly from our SwasthFit portfolio, contributing to improved margins.


3. Karthik Chellappa: Should we expect margin compression later in the year as you reinvest in the brand and infrastructure?

Ved Prakash Goel: Correct, while current margins are at 28.7%, they may not be sustainable for the full year due to investments in the latter half.


4. Anshul Agrawal: Is our volume growth secular across regions or concentrated in specific areas?

Shankha Banerjee: The sample growth closely follows our overall revenue growth and remains fairly consistent across major geographies.


5. Prakash Kapadia: Will we expect revenue growth to accelerate in markets like Bangalore and Mumbai after launching reference labs?

Shankha Banerjee: Reference lab impacts take time. While our strategy is sound, revenue growth will build gradually rather than jump instantly.


6. Surya Patra: What is the potential for test per patient to rise higher based on current trends?

Shankha Banerjee: We do not have a target, but factors like SwasthFit acceptance and increasing clinician prescriptions support a continued rise in tests per patient.


7. Karan Vora: What challenges have you faced with the Suburban acquisition?

Shankha Banerjee: We faced issues transitioning collection models post-COVID. The IT transition is timely, aligning Suburban with our operational standards.


8. Aashita Jain: How do you see your strategy in West India evolving with the dual brand approach?

Shankha Banerjee: Our focus is on expanding in urban centers like Mumbai and Pune, with growth driven by both collection networks and potentially more lab additions.


9. Yogesh Soni: What are your growth prospects in the genomics market?

Shankha Banerjee: The genomics market is growing, and we are investing significantly to capture market share; however, exact revenue contributions are not being disclosed.


10. Aashita Jain: Can you provide any insights on your radiology growth strategy?

Shankha Banerjee: We are piloting some high-end radiology services, including CT and MRI, and will develop our business model for expansion at the appropriate time.


11. Aashita Jain: What tax rate should we expect in the coming years?

Ved Prakash Goel: We expect a stable tax rate of 25%-26% moving forward, barring any one-time impacts.


12. Aashita Jain: Are you revising your revenue growth guidance of 11%-12%?

Shankha Banerjee: No, we will maintain our guidance of 11%-12% revenue growth for the year.


These summaries reflect the key inquiries and management responses, providing detailed insights while adhering to character limits.

Share Holdings

Understand Dr. Lal Pathlabs ownership landscape with insights into key distribution patterns, offering investors a clear view of stakeholder dynamics.

Holding Pattern

Share Holding Details

Shareholder NameHolding %
Arvind Lal30.73%
Vandana Lal19.2%
Invesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund3.51%
Uti-Flexi Cap Fund2.4%
Nippon Life India Trustee Ltd-A/C Nippon India Small Cap Fund2.12%
Anjaneya Lal2.02%
Archana Lal Erdmann1.84%
Sbi Large & Midcap Fund1.7%
Smallcap World Fund, Inc1.59%
Life Insurance Corporation Of India1.47%
The Brown Capital Management International Small Company Fund1.37%
Sundaram Mutual Fund A/C Sundaram Mid Cap Fund1.12%
Indus India Fund (Mauritius) Limited1.04%
Tata Balanced Advantage Fund1.04%

Overall Distribution

Distribution across major stakeholders

Ownership Distribution

Distribution across major institutional holders

Is Dr. Lal Pathlabs Better than it's peers?

Detailed comparison of Dr. Lal Pathlabs against industry peers, highlighting key financial metrics, valuation ratios, and performance indicators to provide competitive context within the sector.

Ticker
Name
Mkt Cap
Revenue
Price %, 1M
Returns, 1Y
P/E
P/S
Rev 1-Yr
Inc 1-Yr
APOLLOHOSPApollo Hospitals Enterprises1.02 LCr21.99 kCr+8.40%+18.80%64.744.48--
FORTISFortis Healthcare71.24 kCr8.16 kCr+20.60%+82.50%81.998.73--
METROPOLISMetropolis Healthcare11.03 kCr1.42 kCr+13.30%+5.90%727.75--
VIJAYAVijaya Diagnostic Centre10.83 kCr735.03 Cr+4.70%+27.80%71.9714.73--
THYROCAREThyrocare Tech7.25 kCr739.32 Cr+17.80%+57.70%68.19.81--

Sector Comparison: LALPATHLAB vs Healthcare Services

Comprehensive comparison against sector averages

Comparative Metrics

LALPATHLAB metrics compared to Healthcare

CategoryLALPATHLABHealthcare
PE52.8566.19
PS10.36 7.75
Growth11.3 %9 %
33% metrics above sector average

Performance Comparison

LALPATHLAB vs Healthcare (2021 - 2025)

LALPATHLAB is underperforming relative to the broader Healthcare sector and has declined by 15.0% compared to the previous year.

Key Insights
  • 1. LALPATHLAB is among the Top 3 Healthcare Service Provider companies by market cap.
  • 2. The company holds a market share of 33.3% in Healthcare Service Provider.
  • 3. In last one year, the company has had an above average growth that other Healthcare Service Provider companies.

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What does Dr. Lal Pathlabs Limited do?

Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited operates laboratories for carrying out pathological investigations in India and internationally. The company provides pathological investigations of various branches of bio-chemistry, hematology, histopathology, microbiology, electrophoresis, immuno-chemistry, immunology, virology, cytology, and other pathological and radiological investigations. It also offers training programs. The company was founded in 1949 and is based in Gurugram, India.

Industry Group:Healthcare Services
Employees:4,099
Website:www.lalpathlabs.com