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Medpace Holdings Inc (MEDP)

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06/27/2025: MEDP (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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12 Analysts rated it

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Year Target Price $300.3

Year Target Price $300.3

Analyst’s Price TargetsFor last 52 week
$300.3Target price
Low$250.05
Current$310.69
high$459.77

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 40.12%
Avg. Invested days 46
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 8.93B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 23.7
1Y Target Price 300.28
Price to earnings Ratio 23.7
1Y Target Price 300.28
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 1.48
52 Weeks Range 250.05 - 459.77
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 250.05 - 459.77
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 13.11

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When -
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Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 19.31%
Operating Margin (TTM) 20.32%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 15.45%
Return on Equity (TTM) 65.83%

Valuation

Trailing PE 23.7
Forward PE 25.25
Enterprise Value 8616678996
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.14
Enterprise Value 8616678996
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.14
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 17.75
Shares Outstanding 28741600
Shares Floating 22544631
Shares Outstanding 28741600
Shares Floating 22544631
Percent Insiders 20.55
Percent Institutions 92.29

Analyst Ratings

Rating 3.33
Target Price 300.3
Buy -
Strong Buy 2
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Strong Buy 2
Hold 10
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Medpace Holdings Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Medpace Holdings Inc was founded in 1992. It has grown from a small research organization to a global full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). Medpace's focus has always been on scientifically-driven clinical development.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Clinical Development Services: Medpace provides a full suite of clinical development services, including clinical trial management, data management, biostatistics, medical writing, regulatory affairs, and clinical monitoring.
  • Central Laboratory Services: Medpace operates a central laboratory that provides a full range of laboratory testing services for clinical trials.
  • Medical Device Development: Medpace supports medical device companies with clinical trial strategy, execution, and regulatory submissions.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

August J. Troendle, M.D. is the CEO and co-founder of Medpace. The organizational structure is designed to support a decentralized and therapeutically-focused approach, with experienced medical and scientific leadership at the core.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Clinical Trial Management: Medpace's comprehensive clinical trial management service is their core offering. They manage all phases of clinical trials. Market share data specific to clinical trial management is fragmented across therapeutic areas but Medpace is a mid-sized player, with growth surpassing larger players. Competitors include IQVIA (IQV), Labcorp (LH), and PPD (now part of Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO)).
  • Laboratory Services: Their central laboratory supports clinical trials with a full range of testing. This is essential to any CRO. Exact revenue attributable to this service is not publicly disclosed. Competitors include Labcorp (LH) and Quest Diagnostics (DGX), as well as smaller niche labs.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The CRO industry is experiencing steady growth, driven by increasing R&D spending in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, and the growing complexity of clinical trials.

Positioning

Medpace is positioned as a scientifically-driven, full-service CRO focused on complex trials and niche therapeutic areas. Their competitive advantage lies in their therapeutic expertise, experienced staff, and decentralized model.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global CRO market is estimated to be over $70 billion, with projections of continuous growth. Medpace is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this expanding market, focusing on complex and specialized clinical trials.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Therapeutic Expertise
  • Strong Management Team
  • Decentralized Model
  • High-Growth Rate
  • Focus on complex clinical trials

Weaknesses

  • Smaller Size Compared to Larger CROs
  • Dependence on Key Personnel
  • Potential impact of economic downturn

Opportunities

  • Expansion into New Geographic Markets
  • Increased Outsourcing of Clinical Trials
  • Growth in Biopharmaceutical R&D
  • Strategic Acquisitions

Threats

  • Increased Competition
  • Regulatory Changes
  • Economic Downturn
  • Consolidation in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • IQV
  • LH
  • TMO

Competitive Landscape

Medpace competes with larger, more established CROs but differentiates itself through its therapeutic expertise, decentralized model, and focus on scientifically-driven clinical development. Medpace's smaller size compared to larger competitors allows for more agile project management.

Major Acquisitions

Synchrogenix Information Strategies, LLC

  • Year: 2017
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 46
  • Strategic Rationale: Enhanced medical writing capabilities and expanded regulatory affairs expertise.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Medpace has experienced significant revenue and earnings growth over the past several years.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue and earnings growth for Medpace, driven by the increasing demand for clinical trial services.

Recent Initiatives: Medpace has focused on expanding its geographic reach and strengthening its therapeutic expertise through strategic hires and investments.

Summary

Medpace is a strong, growing company in the CRO industry, driven by its scientific expertise and efficient operational model. Its focus on complex trials and niche therapeutic areas provides a competitive edge. The company must remain agile to compete with bigger competitors and be aware of regulatory and economic conditions.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q), Company Investor Relations, Analyst Reports, Market Research Reports

Disclaimers:

The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market share data is estimated based on available sources and may not be precise. Financial data is based on past performance and is not indicative of future results.

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About Medpace Holdings Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Cincinnati, OH, United States
IPO Launch date 2016-08-11
Chairman & CEO Dr. August James Troendle M.D.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Diagnostics & Research
Full time employees 5900
Full time employees 5900

Medpace Holdings, Inc. provides clinical research-based drug and medical device development services in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company offers a suite of services supporting the clinical development process from Phase I to Phase IV in various therapeutic areas. It provides clinical development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries; and development plan design, coordinated central laboratory, project management, regulatory affairs, clinical monitoring, data management and analysis, pharmacovigilance new drug application submissions, and post-marketing clinical support services. In addition, the company offers bio-analytical laboratory services, clinical human pharmacology, imaging services, and electrocardiography reading support for clinical trials. Medpace Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1992 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.