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Quest Laboratories (QUESTLAB) Share Price rises 11.24% as investors track valuation and sector context

30 Sept 2026 • 2:24 pm

Quest Laboratories (QUESTLAB) Share Price rises 11.24% as investors track valuation and sector context
Quest Laboratories Ltd. (QUESTLAB) share price rose to Rs 99 today, up 11.24% from the previous close. Market cap was Rs 145.85 crore.

Quest Laboratories Share Price rose to Rs 99 today, up 11.24%, and the company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 145.85 Cr. The move keeps Quest Laboratories Share Price in focus in Healthcare stock news, even though, according to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. For readers following Quest Laboratories Share Price today, the key point is the price action itself, alongside the company’s P/E of 9.71, P/B of 1.51, ROE of 24.56% and ROCE of 26.87%. Quest Laboratories Share Price update also matters because the stock is trading within a broader Pharmaceuticals & Drugs context where valuation and operating returns can differ sharply across listed names. Investors watching Quest Laboratories Share Price today can monitor whether the move holds near the day’s high and how the company’s valuation compares with peers.

Quest Laboratories Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric Value
Current Price Rs 99
Previous Close Rs 89
Today's Move Rs 10 (+11.24%)
Open Rs 86
High Rs 99.35
Low Rs 86
Market Capitalisation Rs 145.85 crore
Market Cap Category Micro Cap

Quest Laboratories Ltd. (QUESTLAB) rose to Rs 99 from the previous close of Rs 89, a move of Rs 10 or 11.24%. The stock opened at Rs 86, reached a high of Rs 99.35, recorded a low of Rs 86.

Quest Laboratories Share Price is trading at Rs 99, up Rs 10 from the previous close of Rs 89, after opening at Rs 86 and moving between Rs 86 and Rs 99.35. That is the core price action today: a clear share price rise, with Quest Laboratories Share Price staying near the top of the intraday range as of 30 September 2026 at 2:23:01 PM IST.

According to latest Univest data, the stock’s day change of Rs 10 translates into an 11.24% rise, which puts Quest Laboratories Share Price among the more visible movers in the market today. The latest Univest figures show that the day low matched the opening price, while the day high was only marginally above the current price. For Quest Laboratories Share Price today, the movement is notable because the market capitalisation also reflects the move at Rs 145.85 Cr. On a price action basis, Quest Laboratories Share Price has moved decisively above the prior session’s level, and that sets up the next question around fundamentals.

Quest Laboratories Ltd. (QUESTLAB) Fundamental Analysis

Metric Value
Market Capitalisation Rs 145.85 crore
P/E Ratio 9.71x
P/B Ratio 1.51x
ROE 24.56%
ROCE 26.87%
EPS Rs 9.16
Book Value Per Share Rs 59.08
Dividend Yield 0%

Quest Laboratories Ltd. (QUESTLAB) fundamental metrics show P/E 9.71x, P/B 1.51x, ROE 24.56%, ROCE 26.87%. These ratios show where the company stands today and are not a call to buy or sell.

Quest Laboratories Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 145.85 crore and falls in the Micro Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 9.71x, P/B at 1.51x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 24.56% and ROCE of 26.87%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 9.16, book value per share of Rs 59.08, dividend yield of 0%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the latest Univest same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 32.43x, median ROE of 11.7%, median ROCE of 13.61%. Together they describe the fundamental backdrop without implying a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric Value
Sector Healthcare
Industry Pharmaceuticals & Drugs
Benchmark Scope same industry
Company P/E Ratio 9.71x
Benchmark Median P/E 32.43x
Benchmark Average P/E 49.46x
Benchmark P/E Range 3.4x to 699.02x
Company P/B Ratio 1.51x
Benchmark Median P/B 2.89x
Company ROE 24.56%
Benchmark Median ROE 11.7%
Company ROCE 26.87%
Benchmark Median ROCE 13.61%
Company Market Capitalisation Rs 145.85 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap Rs 776.09 crore

Quest Laboratories Ltd. (QUESTLAB) operates in the Healthcare sector, within the Pharmaceuticals & Drugs industry.

Quest Laboratories Ltd. (QUESTLAB) has a P/E ratio of 9.71x, which is below the benchmark median of 32.43x, a difference of -70.06%. A P/E difference of this kind is a reference point rather than a recommendation.

Quest Laboratories Ltd. (QUESTLAB) has a ROE of 24.56%, which is above the benchmark median of 11.7%, a difference of +109.91%. Quest Laboratories Ltd. (QUESTLAB) has a ROCE of 26.87%, which is above the benchmark median of 13.61%, a difference of +97.43%.

Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company Symbol Market Cap (Cr) P/E P/B ROE (%) ROCE (%)
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. SUNPHARMA 4,41,477.63 36.9 5.16 14.85 19.11
Divi's Laboratories Ltd. DIVISLAB 2,53,031.38 85.99 14.24 16.19 21.51
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. TORNTPHARM 1,85,216.32 85.72 20.83 26.76 19.27
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. ZYDUSLIFE 1,20,897.46 26.42 4.42 19.69 21.39
Cipla Ltd. CIPLA 1,12,205.15 33.15 3.18 11.83 16

Quest Laboratories Ltd. (QUESTLAB) has a P/E ratio of 9.71x compared with the displayed peer median of 36.9x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 24.56% compares with a peer median of 16.19% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 26.87% versus the displayed peer median of 19.27%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Quest Laboratories Ltd. (QUESTLAB) has a market capitalisation of Rs 145.85 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching Quest Laboratories

  • Quest Laboratories Share Price rose 11.24% today and is trading near the day high, which makes the price action worth tracking.
  • Quest Laboratories Share Price carries a P/E of 9.71 and P/B of 1.51, keeping valuation in focus.
  • ROE of 24.56% and ROCE of 26.87% give Quest Laboratories Share Price strong return metrics versus the industry snapshot.
  • Quest Laboratories Share Price sits in Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals & Drugs, where peer valuation varies widely.
  • Quest Laboratories Share Price is still below the same-industry market-cap median, which adds context to the move.

About Quest Laboratories

Quest Laboratories Ltd. operates in the Healthcare sector and the Pharmaceuticals & Drugs industry. Quest Laboratories Share Price reflects a listed business that is assessed through its market cap, earnings multiple, balance-sheet value and operating return ratios rather than through a broad market narrative alone. In the current Quest Laboratories Stock News view, the company is positioned as a smaller listed name within a large industry universe.

Quest Laboratories Share Price also sits within a valuation framework that includes earnings per share, book value and the return metrics used in Quest Laboratories Fundamental Analysis. With EPS at Rs 9.16 and book value at Rs 59.08, the market has enough reference points to judge how the equity is priced. Quest Laboratories Share Price today therefore represents both the daily move and the company’s longer-term financial profile. For readers following Quest Laboratories Company News, the business context is straightforward: it is a healthcare and pharmaceuticals stock whose pricing is best understood through valuation and return ratios.

Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Uniresearch Global Pvt. Ltd. (Research Analyst, SEBI Reg. No. INH000013776, a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Quest Laboratories Share Price rise today?

Ans. According to Univest data, Quest Laboratories Share Price rose 11.24% to Rs 99, but no company-specific catalyst is established. The move is confirmed by price action, while the financial context remains focused on valuation and return ratios.

What is Quest Laboratories Share Price today?

Ans. Quest Laboratories Share Price today is Rs 99, compared with the previous close of Rs 89. The stock moved higher by Rs 10 during the day and traded close to its intraday high.

How much did Quest Laboratories Share Price gain today?

Ans. Quest Laboratories Share Price gained 11.24% today. The rise came from a Rs 10 increase over the previous close, and the share was trading between Rs 86 and Rs 99.35 during the day.

What is the market cap of Quest Laboratories Share Price?

Ans. Quest Laboratories Share Price corresponds to a market capitalisation of Rs 145.85 Cr. That size is below the same-industry median in the latest Univest figures, giving the move a smaller-company backdrop.

Is Quest Laboratories Share Price expensive or low-valued?

Ans. Quest Laboratories Share Price trades at a P/E of 9.71 and a P/B of 1.51, both below the same-industry median and average. Those figures place the stock at a lower valuation than many peers.

What do Quest Laboratories ROE and ROCE show?

Ans. Quest Laboratories Share Price is supported by ROE of 24.56% and ROCE of 26.87%. These numbers indicate strong return ratios relative to the same-industry benchmark, where both medians are much lower.

What is the EPS and book value for Quest Laboratories Share Price?

Ans. Quest Laboratories Share Price has EPS of Rs 9.16 and book value of Rs 59.08 per share. EPS reflects earnings attributable to each share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share.

How does Quest Laboratories Share Price compare with peers?

Ans. Quest Laboratories Share Price has a lower P/E than Sun Pharma, Divi’s, Torrent and Cipla in the peer set. It also shows stronger ROE and ROCE than several of those peers, while market cap remains much smaller.

Track Quest Laboratories Share Price on Univest

Use Quest Laboratories Ltd. (QUESTLAB) live share-price page, Univest top gainers screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, top-gainers lists and related market analysis.

Readers can track Quest Laboratories Share Price on Univest for live price updates, valuation ratios, market cap, 52-week levels and broader market insights. Quest Laboratories Share Price Live pages help place today’s move beside the company’s financial metrics, while Quest Laboratories Stock Analysis tools keep the core numbers easy to follow. For ongoing Quest Laboratories Latest News coverage, Univest brings the price action and the fundamental context together in one place.

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