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Headquartered in Durham, NC., IQVIA Holdings Inc. provides advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services to the life sciences industry. The company was formed through the merger of IMS Health (RX) and Quintiles. The company is focused on helping healthcare clients to better serve patients by bringing in updated and innovative ideas in the process of clinical development and commercialization, speed innovation and accelerating improvements. IQVIA Holdings operates in more than 100 countries, with around 88,000 employees.

IQV is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock, with a Value Style Score of B and VGM Score of B. Shares are currently trading at a forward P/E of 16.7X for the current fiscal year compared to the Medical - Instruments industry's P/E 23.3X. Additionally, IQV has a PEG Ratio of 2 and a Price/Cash Flow ratio of 11.9X. Value investors should also note IQV's Price/Sales ratio of 2.1X.

Value investors don't just pay attention to a company's valuation ratios; positive earnings play a crucial role, too. Five analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.03 to $11.87. IQV has an average earnings surprise of 1.6%.

With strong valuation and earnings metrics, a good Zacks Rank, and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, investors should strongly think about adding IQV to their portfolios.

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