Medpace Holdings Stock Analysis

MEDP Stock  USD 453.77  7.33  1.64%   
Below is the normalized historical share price chart for Medpace Holdings extending back to August 12, 2016. This chart has been adjusted for all splits and dividends and is plotted against all major global economic recessions. As of today, the current price of Medpace Holdings stands at 453.77, as last reported on the 21st of February, with the highest price reaching 454.71 and the lowest price hitting 440.93 during the day.
IPO Date
11th of August 2016
200 Day MA
470.1685
50 Day MA
566.0192
Beta
1.402
 
Covid
 
Interest Hikes
Medpace Holdings holds a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85. At this time, Medpace Holdings' Long Term Debt Total is relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 02/21/2026, Debt To Assets is likely to grow to 0.18, while Long Term Debt is likely to drop slightly above 68.2 M. Medpace Holdings' financial risk is the risk to Medpace Holdings stockholders that is caused by an increase in debt.

Asset vs Debt

Equity vs Debt

Medpace Holdings' liquidity is one of the most fundamental aspects of both its future profitability and its ability to meet different types of ongoing financial obligations. Medpace Holdings' cash, liquid assets, total liabilities, and shareholder equity can be utilized to evaluate how much leverage the Company is using to sustain its current operations. For traders, higher-leverage indicators usually imply a higher risk to shareholders. In addition, it helps Medpace Stock's retail investors understand whether an upcoming fall or rise in the market will negatively affect Medpace Holdings' stakeholders.
For many companies, including Medpace Holdings, marketable securities, inventories, and receivables are the most common assets that could be converted to cash. However, for Medpace Holdings, the most critical issue when managing liquidity is ensuring that current assets are properly aligned with current liabilities. If they are not, Medpace Holdings' management will need to obtain alternative financing to ensure there are always enough cash equivalents on the balance sheet to meet obligations.
Price Book
26.4622
Enterprise Value Ebitda
20.8941
Price Sales
5.0077
Shares Float
22.9 M
Wall Street Target Price
486.9167
At this time, Medpace Holdings' Total Stockholder Equity is relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 02/21/2026, Common Stock Total Equity is likely to grow to about 279.2 K, while Other Stockholder Equity is likely to drop slightly above 743.9 M. . At this time, Medpace Holdings' Price Earnings Ratio is relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 02/21/2026, Price Book Value Ratio is likely to grow to 37.06, while Price To Free Cash Flows Ratio is likely to drop 14.77.
Medpace Holdings is overvalued with Real Value of 413.62 and Target Price of 486.92. The main objective of Medpace Holdings stock analysis is to determine its intrinsic value, which is an estimate of what Medpace Holdings is worth, separate from its market price. There are two main types of Medpace Holdings' stock analysis: fundamental analysis and technical analysis.
The Medpace Holdings stock is traded in the USA on NASDAQ Exchange, with the market opening at 09:30:00 and closing at 16:00:00 every Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri except for officially observed holidays in the USA. Medpace Holdings is usually not traded on Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year 's Day, Dr . Martin Luther King Jr 's Birthday, Washington 's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Holiday, Independence Day ( substitute day ), Independence Day. Medpace Stock trading window is adjusted to America/New York timezone.
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Medpace Stock Analysis Notes

About 19.0% of the company outstanding shares are owned by corporate insiders. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 2.14. Medpace Holdings recorded earning per share (EPS) of 15.27. The entity had not issued any dividends in recent years. Medpace Holdings, Inc. provides clinical research-based drug and medical device development services in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded in 1992 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Medpace Holdings operates under Diagnostics Research classification in the United States and is traded on NASDAQ Exchange. It employs 5000 people. To find out more about Medpace Holdings contact August MD at 513 579 9911 or learn more at https://www.medpace.com.

Medpace Holdings Quarterly Total Revenue

708.45 Million

Medpace Holdings Investment Alerts

Medpace Holdings generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days
Medpace Holdings is unlikely to experience financial distress in the next 2 years
Medpace Holdings currently holds 250.5 M in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 0.85, which is about average as compared to similar companies. Medpace Holdings has a current ratio of 0.4, indicating that it has a negative working capital and may not be able to pay financial obligations when due. Note, when we think about Medpace Holdings' use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.
Medpace Holdings has a very strong financial position based on the latest SEC filings
Over 86.0% of Medpace Holdings shares are owned by institutional investors
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Medpace Largest EPS Surprises

Earnings surprises can significantly impact Medpace Holdings' stock price both in the short term and over time. Negative earnings surprises usually result in a price decline. However, it has been seen that positive earnings surprises lead to an immediate rise in a stock's price and a gradual increase over time. This is why we often hear news about some companies beating earning projections. Financial analysts spend a large amount of time predicting earnings per share (EPS) along with other important future indicators. Many analysts use forecasting models, management guidance, and additional fundamental information to derive an EPS estimate.
Reported
Fiscal Date
Estimated EPS
Reported EPS
Surprise
2017-10-30
2017-09-300.360.40.0411 
2016-11-03
2016-09-300.340.40.0617 
2017-07-31
2017-06-300.30.380.0826 
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Medpace Holdings Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Scores

Medpace Holdings' ESG score is a quantitative measure that evaluates Medpace Holdings' performance and commitment regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. These scores are becoming increasingly crucial in investment decision-making processes, providing insights into non-financial aspects of Medpace Holdings' operations that may have significant financial implications and affect Medpace Holdings' stock price as well as guide investors towards more socially responsible investments.

Medpace Stock Institutional Investors

Institutional investors include commercial and private banks, credit unions, insurance companies, pension funds, hedge funds, endowments, and mutual funds. Operating companies that invest excess capital in these types of assets may also be included in the term and may influence corporate governance by exercising voting rights in their investments.
Shares
Td Asset Management Inc2025-06-30
457.6 K
Amvescap Plc.2025-06-30
451.9 K
Td Global Investment Solutions – Td Epoch2025-06-30
445.2 K
Riverbridge Partners Llc2025-06-30
434 K
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc.2025-06-30
414.1 K
Millennium Management Llc2025-06-30
344.9 K
D. E. Shaw & Co Lp2025-06-30
343.6 K
Northern Trust Corp2025-06-30
336.7 K
Jane Street Group Llc2025-06-30
311.8 K
Blackrock Inc2025-06-30
2.5 M
Vanguard Group Inc2025-06-30
2.4 M
Note, although Medpace Holdings' institutional investors appear to be way more sophisticated than retail investors, it remains unclear if professional active investment managers can reliably enhance risk-adjusted returns by an amount that exceeds fees and expenses.

Medpace Market Capitalization

The company currently falls under 'Large-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 12.67 B.

Medpace Profitablity

The company has Profit Margin (PM) of 0.18 %, which maeans that even a very small decline in it revenue will erase profits resulting in a net loss. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows Operating Margin (OM) of 0.22 %, which suggests for every 100 dollars of sales, it generated a net operating income of $0.22.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Return On Tangible Assets 0.35  0.37 
Return On Capital Employed 0.85  0.89 
Return On Assets 0.23  0.24 
Return On Equity 0.98  1.03 

Management Efficiency

Medpace Holdings has return on total asset (ROA) of 0.164 % which means that it generated a profit of $0.164 on every $100 spent on assets. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows a return on stockholder's equity (ROE) of 0.7024 %, meaning that it created $0.7024 on every $100 dollars invested by stockholders. Medpace Holdings' management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Medpace Holdings manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. As of 02/21/2026, Return On Tangible Assets is likely to grow to 0.37. Also, Return On Capital Employed is likely to grow to 0.89. At this time, Medpace Holdings' Total Current Liabilities is relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 02/21/2026, Non Current Liabilities Total is likely to grow to about 174.7 M, while Liabilities And Stockholders Equity is likely to drop slightly above 1.5 B.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Book Value Per Share 15.91  14.18 
Tangible Book Value Per Share(8.21)(7.80)
Enterprise Value Over EBITDA 27.97  16.61 
Price Book Value Ratio 35.29  37.06 
Enterprise Value Multiple 27.97  16.61 
Price Fair Value 35.29  37.06 
Enterprise Value6.3 B4.2 B
Management at Medpace Holdings focuses on leveraging technology and optimizing operations. We evaluate the impact of these focuses on the company's financial health and stock performance.
Operating Margin
0.2163
Profit Margin
0.1783
Beta
1.402
Return On Assets
0.164
Return On Equity
0.7024

Technical Drivers

As of the 21st of February, Medpace Holdings secures the Mean Deviation of 1.68, risk adjusted performance of (0.09), and Standard Deviation of 2.74. In connection with fundamental indicators, the technical analysis model lets you check existing technical drivers of Medpace Holdings, as well as the relationship between them.

Medpace Holdings Price Movement Analysis

The output start index for this execution was nine with a total number of output elements of fifty-two. The Simple Moving Average indicator is calculated by adding the closing price of Medpace Holdings for a given number of time periods and then dividing this total by the number of time periods. It is used to smooth out Medpace Holdings short-term fluctuations and highlight longer-term trends or cycles.

Medpace Holdings Insider Trading Activities

Some recent studies suggest that insider trading raises the cost of capital for securities issuers and decreases overall economic growth. Trading by specific Medpace Holdings insiders, such as employees or executives, is commonly permitted as long as it does not rely on Medpace Holdings' material information that is not in the public domain. Local jurisdictions usually require such trading to be reported in order to monitor insider transactions. In many U.S. states, trading conducted by corporate officers, key employees, directors, or significant shareholders must be reported to the regulator or publicly disclosed, usually within a few business days of the trade. In these cases Medpace Holdings insiders are required to file a Form 4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when buying or selling shares of their own companies.
 
Carley Brian T over three months ago
Disposition of tradable shares by Carley Brian T of Medpace Holdings subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Susan Burwig over three months ago
Disposition of 10000 shares by Susan Burwig of Medpace Holdings at 107.93 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Troendle August J. over three months ago
Acquisition by Troendle August J. of 234259 shares of Medpace Holdings at 56.61 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Carley Brian T over six months ago
Disposition of tradable shares by Carley Brian T of Medpace Holdings subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Carley Brian T over six months ago
Acquisition by Carley Brian T of 1224 shares of Medpace Holdings at 305.66 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Kraft Robert O. over six months ago
Acquisition by Kraft Robert O. of tradable shares of Medpace Holdings subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Troendle August J. over six months ago
Disposition of 84770 shares by Troendle August J. of Medpace Holdings at 107.93 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Mccarthy Cornelius P. Iii over six months ago
Acquisition by Mccarthy Cornelius P. Iii of tradable shares of Medpace Holdings subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Stephen Ewald over six months ago
Acquisition by Stephen Ewald of tradable shares of Medpace Holdings at 326.11 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Carley Brian T over six months ago
Disposition of 8127 shares by Carley Brian T of Medpace Holdings at 42.62 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Geiger Jesse J over a year ago
Disposition of 15000 shares by Geiger Jesse J of Medpace Holdings at 32.05 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Carley Brian T over a year ago
Disposition of tradable shares by Carley Brian T of Medpace Holdings subject to Rule 16b-3

Medpace Holdings Outstanding Bonds

Medpace Holdings issues bonds to finance its operations. Corporate bonds make up one of the largest components of the U.S. bond market, which is considered the world's largest securities market. Medpace Holdings uses the proceeds from bond sales for a wide variety of purposes, including financing ongoing mergers and acquisitions, buying new equipment, investing in research and development, buying back their own stock, paying dividends to shareholders, and even refinancing existing debt. Most Medpace bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when Medpace Holdings has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

Medpace Holdings Predictive Daily Indicators

Medpace Holdings intraday indicators are useful technical analysis tools used by many experienced traders. Just like the conventional technical analysis, daily indicators help intraday investors to analyze the price movement with the timing of Medpace Holdings stock daily movement. By combining multiple daily indicators into a single trading strategy, you can limit your risk while still earning strong returns on your managed positions.

Medpace Holdings Corporate Filings

F4
18th of February 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
17th of February 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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10K
10th of February 2026
Annual report required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of a company financial performance
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8K
9th of February 2026
Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about
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F4
5th of January 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
9th of December 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
4th of December 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
3rd of December 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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Medpace Holdings Forecast Models

Medpace Holdings' time-series forecasting models are one of many Medpace Holdings' stock analysis techniques aimed at predicting future share value based on previously observed values. Time-series forecasting models ae widely used for non-stationary data. Non-stationary data are called the data whose statistical properties e.g. the mean and standard deviation are not constant over time but instead, these metrics vary over time. These non-stationary Medpace Holdings' historical data is usually called time-series. Some empirical experimentation suggests that the statistical forecasting models outperform the models based exclusively on fundamental analysis to predict the direction of the market movement and maximize returns from investment trading.

Medpace Holdings Bond Ratings

Medpace Holdings financial ratings play a critical role in determining how much Medpace Holdings have to pay to access credit markets, i.e., the amount of interest on their issued debt. The threshold between investment-grade and speculative-grade ratings has important market implications for Medpace Holdings' borrowing costs.
Piotroski F Score
9
Very StrongView
Beneish M Score
(3.15)
Unlikely ManipulatorView

Medpace Holdings Debt to Cash Allocation

Medpace Holdings currently holds 250.5 M in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 0.85, which is about average as compared to similar companies. Medpace Holdings has a current ratio of 0.4, indicating that it has a negative working capital and may not be able to pay financial obligations when due. Note, when we think about Medpace Holdings' use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.

Medpace Holdings Common Stock Shares Outstanding Over Time

Medpace Holdings Assets Financed by Debt

The debt-to-assets ratio shows the degree to which Medpace Holdings uses debt to finance its assets. It includes both long-term and short-term borrowings maturing within one year. It also includes both tangible and intangible assets, such as goodwill.

Medpace Holdings Debt Ratio

    
  18.0   
It seems most of the Medpace Holdings' assets are financed through equity. Typically, companies with high debt-to-asset ratios are said to be highly leveraged. The higher the ratio, the greater risk will be associated with the Medpace Holdings' operation. In addition, a high debt-to-assets ratio may indicate a low borrowing capacity of Medpace Holdings, which in turn will lower the firm's financial flexibility.

Medpace Holdings Corporate Bonds Issued

Medpace Short Long Term Debt Total

Short Long Term Debt Total

171.61 Million

At this time, Medpace Holdings' Short and Long Term Debt Total is relatively stable compared to the past year.

About Medpace Stock Analysis

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Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Pretax Profit Margin 0.21  0.23 
Operating Profit Margin 0.21  0.13 
Net Profit Margin 0.18  0.19 
Gross Profit Margin 0.30  0.39 

Current Medpace Analysis - Recommendations

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. Medpace analyst recommendations are determined by taking all analyst recommendations and averaging them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell or Sell. There is no one specific way to measure analysis performance other than comparing it to the past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Medpace analyst consensus and target price projections should be used in combination with other traditional techniques such as stock price forecasting, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
Target PriceConsensus# of Analysts
486.92Buy12Odds
Medpace Holdings current and past analyst recommendations published by a number of research institutions as well as average analyst consensus.
Most Medpace analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to helps potential investors understand Medpace stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching public financial statements of Medpace Holdings, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to Medpace conference calls.
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Medpace Stock Analysis Indicators

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Begin Period Cash Flow669.4 M
Common Stock Shares Outstanding29.5 M
Total Stockholder Equity459.1 M
Total Cashflows From Investing Activities-31.1 M
Tax Provision91.3 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y0.269
Property Plant And Equipment Net248.9 M
Cash And Short Term Investments497 M
Cash497 M
Accounts Payable28.1 M
Net Debt-246.6 M
50 Day M A566.0192
Total Current Liabilities1.3 B
Other Operating ExpensesB
Non Current Assets Total985.8 M
Forward Price Earnings25.2525
Non Currrent Assets Other21.9 M
Stock Based Compensation34.8 M

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