Quest Laboratories (QUESTLAB) Share Price falls 8.18% as Micro Cap pharma stock trades at Rs 92

Quest Laboratories Share Price is under pressure today after the stock fell 8.18% to Rs 92, down Rs 8.2 from the previous close of Rs 100.2. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 164.2 Cr, which places Quest Laboratories in the Micro Cap category. As of 01 October 2026 at 1:23:20 PM IST, the move has made Quest Laboratories Share Price a point of interest in Healthcare stock news and in broader Quest Laboratories Stock News coverage.

The price event is visible in the early trade range too: Quest Laboratories Share Price opened at Rs 101.5, touched the same Rs 101.5 high, and moved to a low of Rs 92. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. That makes today’s decline a facts-led stock analysis case, where the share price fall must be read through price action, valuation and sector context rather than assumption. Investors tracking Quest Laboratories Share Price Today can therefore focus on what the numbers say and what they do not.

Quest Laboratories (QUESTLAB) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 92
Previous Close	Rs 100.2
Today's Move	-Rs 8.20 (-8.18%)
Open	Rs 101.5
High	Rs 101.5
Low	Rs 92
Market Capitalisation	Rs 164.2 crore
Market Cap Category	Micro Cap

Quest Laboratories Share Price Today shows a clear intraday reversal from the opening level of Rs 101.5 to Rs 92, with the stock trading below its previous close of Rs 100.2. The fall of Rs 8.2, or 8.18%, reflects the day’s move in plain terms. The day’s high was Rs 101.5 and the day’s low was Rs 92, so the stock spent the session in a narrow range before settling at the lower end of that band as of 01 October 2026 at 1:23:20 PM IST.

For Quest Laboratories Share Price, the market capitalisation of Rs 164.2 Cr is important context because it signals a Micro Cap company size, not a quality judgment. Quest Laboratories Share Price Today therefore combines a sharp price fall with small-company market context. In today’s Quest Laboratories Stock News flow, the basic event is the decline itself; the verified data does not establish a company-specific trigger. That leads naturally to Quest Laboratories Fundamental Analysis, where the valuation and return ratios help place the move in context.

Quest Laboratories (QUESTLAB) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 164.2 crore
P/E Ratio	10.93x
P/B Ratio	1.7x
ROE	24.56%
ROCE	26.87%
EPS	Rs 9.16
Book Value Per Share	Rs 59.08
Dividend Yield	0%

Quest Laboratories (QUESTLAB) fundamental metrics show P/E 10.93x, P/B 1.7x, ROE 24.56%, ROCE 26.87%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

Quest Laboratories has a market capitalisation of Rs 164.20 crore and falls in the Micro Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 10.93x, P/B at 1.7x 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 32.02x, median ROE of 11.7%, median ROCE of 13.61%. Taken together, they outline the fundamentals rather than a view on the stock.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Healthcare
Industry	Pharmaceuticals & Drugs
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	10.93x
Benchmark Median P/E	32.02x
Benchmark Average P/E	49.17x
Benchmark P/E Range	3.4x to 688.17x
Company P/B Ratio	1.7x
Benchmark Median P/B	2.94x
Benchmark Average P/B	4.37x
Company ROE	24.56%
Benchmark Median ROE	11.7%
Benchmark Average ROE	10.68%
Company ROCE	26.87%
Benchmark Median ROCE	13.61%
Benchmark Average ROCE	13.4%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 164.2 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 770.9 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 14,358.25 crore

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

Quest Laboratories (QUESTLAB) has a P/E ratio of 10.93x, which is below the benchmark median of 32.02x, a difference of -65.87%. On its own, the P/E gap is a valuation reference point, not a trading call.

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

Track stocks among today's decliners through the Univest top decliners 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	SUNPHARMA	4,46,276.3	36.1	5.05	14.85	19.11
Divi's Laboratories	DIVISLAB	2,51,531.48	84.24	13.95	16.19	21.51
Torrent Pharmaceuticals	TORNTPHARM	1,86,956.51	83.74	20.35	26.76	19.27
Zydus Lifesciences	ZYDUSLIFE	1,19,221.66	25.71	4.3	19.69	21.39
Cipla	CIPLA	1,11,728.51	32.36	3.1	11.83	16

Quest Laboratories (QUESTLAB) has a P/E ratio of 10.93x compared with the displayed peer median of 36.1x. This peer read is a relative benchmark rather than a trading 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 (QUESTLAB) has a market capitalisation of Rs 164.2 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching Quest Laboratories

• Quest Laboratories Share Price fell 8.18% to Rs 92, making the day’s price action the first point investors will track.
• The company’s Micro Cap market capitalisation of Rs 164.2 Cr keeps Quest Laboratories Share Price in a size bracket where moves can stand out.
• Quest Laboratories Fundamental Analysis shows P/E of 10.93 and P/B of 1.7, which gives a clear valuation reference.
• ROE of 24.56% and ROCE of 26.87% place Quest Laboratories Share Price above benchmark median return ratios.
• Quest Laboratories Stock News today is defined by the decline itself, because no company-specific catalyst is established in the verified event data.

About Quest Laboratories

Quest Laboratories operates in the Healthcare sector and the Pharmaceuticals & Drugs industry. The current Quest Laboratories Share Price context is tied to a Micro Cap company with a market capitalisation of Rs 164.2 Cr. The business sits in a segment where valuation, return ratios and industry comparison often matter more than a single session move.

From the verified numbers, Quest Laboratories Share Price reflects a company that has a P/E of 10.93, a P/B of 1.7, EPS of Rs 9.16 and book value of Rs 59.08. Dividend yield is 0. These facts point to a business profile that investors can study through Quest Laboratories Financial Results and Quest Laboratories Stock Analysis, especially when comparing company returns with the healthcare industry backdrop.

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Investors who want to follow Quest Laboratories Share Price can track live share price updates, key valuation ratios, market capitalisation, 52-week levels and broader market insights on Univest. Quest Laboratories Share Price Today is best read alongside Quest Laboratories Fundamental Analysis, Healthcare sector context and peer comparison. Univest keeps the stock view connected to verified price action and company fundamentals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Quest Laboratories Share Price falling today?

Ans. Quest Laboratories Share Price fell 8.18% to Rs 92 from Rs 100.2. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established, so the move should be read as verified price action.

What is Quest Laboratories Share Price today?

Ans. Quest Laboratories Share Price Today is Rs 92. The stock is down Rs 8.2, or 8.18%, from the previous close of Rs 100.2, with the day’s high at Rs 101.5 and the low at Rs 92.

What is Quest Laboratories market cap?

Ans. Quest Laboratories has a market capitalisation of Rs 164.2 Cr. That places Quest Laboratories Share Price in the Micro Cap category, which is the correct company-size context for today’s move.

What is Quest Laboratories Share Price valuation?

Ans. Quest Laboratories Share Price is supported by a P/E of 10.93 and a P/B of 1.7. Those ratios sit below the same-industry benchmark median, while ROE and ROCE remain strong at 24.56% and 26.87%.

How does Quest Laboratories compare with healthcare peers?

Ans. Quest Laboratories Share Price is much smaller than peers such as Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Divi's Laboratories and Cipla It also trades at a lower P/E and P/B than the listed peer set in this comparison.

What do EPS and book value mean for Quest Laboratories Share Price?

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

Does Quest Laboratories pay dividend?

Ans. The dividend yield is 0%, so no dividend payout is reflected in the current snapshot for Quest Laboratories Share Price. Investors watching Quest Laboratories Fundamental Analysis will focus more on returns and valuation.

Which sector and industry does Quest Laboratories belong to?

Ans. Quest Laboratories belongs to the Healthcare sector and the Pharmaceuticals & Drugs industry. That sector context is important for Quest Laboratories Share Price because it allows a direct comparison with the same-industry benchmark and listed peers.