What Is QuidelOrtho Corporation (QDEL) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, the weight of evidence tilts decidedly bullish for QuidelOrtho Corporation. Trading at $17.89 against an estimated intrinsic value of $47.89, 8 of 9 active models flag meaningful upside of +167.7% on average. The most optimistic model, First Chicago, places fair value at $98.86 (+452.6%), while Sentiment SOTP — the most conservative — estimates $15.84 (-11.5%). This +464.1% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about QuidelOrtho Corporation's intrinsic worth.
What Do the Models Say About QDEL?
9 of 13 models are currently active for QDEL. Of these, 8 models suggest upside while 1 model suggests overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates QDEL's intrinsic value at $56.05, implying +213.3% upside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does QDEL Rank in In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances?
Among 17 In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances stocks, QDEL ranks #5 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 6.9/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 6.9 indicates above-average quality.
QuidelOrtho Corporation operates in a competitive landscape where fundamental quality metrics are key differentiators for long-term value creation.
Is QDEL a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns QDEL a score of 52/100 (WARN). This is a warning signal. Additional research into recent 10-Q filings is recommended. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
9 of 13 models are active for QuidelOrtho Corporation. Moderate coverage provides meaningful perspective. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, QuidelOrtho Corporation scores 6.9 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a solid rating that maintains reasonable quality metrics with some areas for improvement. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +464.1% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every QDEL valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across QDEL's 9 active models, average confidence is 39%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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