FrançaisAre analysts right about Bio-Rad Laboratories (BIO)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Bio-Rad Laboratories, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 40% were profitable, average return +10% (58 calls). At 3 months: +2% average return (48% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBC Capital | 12 | 8% | -12% |
| Citigroup | 11 | 46% | +17% |
| Wells Fargo | 9 | 67% | +22% |
| Jefferies | 6 | 17% | +12% |
| Credit Suisse | 5 | 0% | -24% |
Valuation
Is Bio-Rad Laboratories overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Bio-Rad Laboratories right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Bio-Rad Laboratories's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Bio-Rad Laboratories | Sector median (Health Care) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 47.4 | 29.4 |
| Forward P/E | 38.9 | 17.1 |
| Net margin | 9% | 12% |
👉 Bio-Rad Laboratories trades above its sector median (47.4 vs 29.4) — the market expects higher growth; watch out for disappointment.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bio-Rad Laboratories a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Bio-Rad Laboratories (BIO) is "Hold" (3 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 40% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Bio-Rad Laboratories's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $330 (-15% vs $390), ranging from $330 to $390 (3 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Bio-Rad Laboratories?
Over 1 year, 40% of analyst targets on Bio-Rad Laboratories were profitable, for an average return of +10% (across 58 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Bio-Rad Laboratories stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $330 within 12 months, i.e. -15% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $390, the most cautious $330.
What is the Bio-Rad Laboratories stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $330, -15%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (40%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Bio-Rad Laboratories overvalued?
Its P/E is 47.4, forward P/E 38.9. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.