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Aster DM Healthcare Ltd / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aster-dm-healthcare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23662:1" rel="noopener">Aster DM Healthcare Ltd (ASTERDM IN)</a> plans to add ~1,800 beds by FY27, aligning with its strategic roadmap to expand its footprint and become a top-three healthcare player in India.</li>
<li>Operating EBITDA margin has improved to 21.4% in Q2FY25 as compared to 16.8% in Q2FY24. The company expects continuous margin expansion over the next two-three years.</li>
<li>The company is expected to report high teens revenue growth through FY27, with bottomline growth outpacing topline. Aster DM shares are trading at NTM EV/EBITDA of 24.9x, lower than peers.</li>
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Aster DM Healthcare Ltd (ASTERDM IN) plans to add ~1,800 beds by FY27, aligning with its strategic roadmap to expand its footprint and become a top-three healthcare player in India.
Operating EBITDA margin has improved to 21.4% in Q2FY25 as compared to 16.8% in Q2FY24. The company expects continuous margin expansion over the next two-three years.
The company is expected to report high teens revenue growth through FY27, with bottomline growth outpacing topline. Aster DM shares are trading at NTM EV/EBITDA of 24.9x, lower than peers.


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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aster-dm-healthcare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23662:1" rel="noopener">Aster DM Healthcare Ltd (ASTERDM IN)</a> and Quality Care India are merging to form India's third-largest hospital chain with over 10,150 beds. </li>
<li>This merger combines two major players, generating significant scale, diversification, and financial strength. The merged entity will benefit from  synergies and plans to expand to over 13,000 beds by FY27.</li>
<li>The merged entity is expected to be EPS accretive and expected to increase EBITDA by 10-15% through synergies</li>
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Aster DM Healthcare Ltd (ASTERDM IN) and Quality Care India are merging to form India's third-largest hospital chain with over 10,150 beds. 
This merger combines two major players, generating significant scale, diversification, and financial strength. The merged entity will benefit from  synergies and plans to expand to over 13,000 beds by FY27.
The merged entity is expected to be EPS accretive and expected to increase EBITDA by 10-15% through synergies


Aster DM and Quality Care India: A Deep Dive into the Merger

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<ul><li>Prabhudas Lilladher's research report onAster DM Healthcare ASTER DM Healthcare (ASTERDM) Q4 consolidated EBITDA grew strong by 29% YoY to Rs1.6bn.</li><li>GCC stake sale concluded in Mar’24 and the company distributed 80% of proceeds as a one-time dividend.</li><li>ASTERDM India’s EBITDA increased sharply over the last 3 years (29% CAGR over FY22-24).</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Prabhudas Lilladher's research report onAster DM Healthcare ASTER DM Healthcare (ASTERDM) Q4 consolidated EBITDA grew strong by 29% YoY to Rs1.6bn.GCC stake sale concluded in Mar’24 and the company distributed 80% of proceeds as a one-time dividend.ASTERDM India’s EBITDA increased sharply over the last 3 years (29% CAGR over FY22-24).Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Aster DM Healthcare - Margin and Bed Expansion to Drive Growth

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aster-dm-healthcare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23662:1" rel="noopener">Aster DM Healthcare Ltd (ASTERDM IN)</a> completes a significant restructuring, separating its India and GCC operations, with a consortium led by Fajr Capital acquiring a 65% stake in Aster GCC. </li>
<li>The substantial cash consideration received provides financial flexibility for further investments, debt reduction, or strategic opportunities.</li>
<li>Explore the implications of Aster's restructuring on shareholder value, with a special dividend of INR 110 to INR 120 per share planned.</li>
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Aster DM Healthcare Ltd (ASTERDM IN) completes a significant restructuring, separating its India and GCC operations, with a consortium led by Fajr Capital acquiring a 65% stake in Aster GCC. 
The substantial cash consideration received provides financial flexibility for further investments, debt reduction, or strategic opportunities.
Explore the implications of Aster's restructuring on shareholder value, with a special dividend of INR 110 to INR 120 per share planned.


Aster DM Healthcare's Special Dividend & Restructuring

<ul><li>Prabhudas Lilladher's research report on onAster DM Healthcare Our ASTER DM Healthcare (ASTERDM) India EBITDA stands increased by 4- 5% for FY25 and FY26 as we factor in higher operating margins.</li><li>This has been aided by gross margin expansion, occupancy scale up and faster ramp up in its Whitefield new unit.</li><li>ASTERDM India’s EBITDA increased sharply over last 3 years (30% CAGR over FY20-23) and growth momentum continued in FY24 with ~30% YoY growth.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Prabhudas Lilladher's research report on onAster DM Healthcare Our ASTER DM Healthcare (ASTERDM) India EBITDA stands increased by 4- 5% for FY25 and FY26 as we factor in higher operating margins.This has been aided by gross margin expansion, occupancy scale up and faster ramp up in its Whitefield new unit.ASTERDM India’s EBITDA increased sharply over last 3 years (30% CAGR over FY20-23) and growth momentum continued in FY24 with ~30% YoY growth.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Aster DM Healthcare - Margins to Scale Up; Re-Rating Candidate

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Aster DM Healthcare Limited provides health care services. The Company offers cardiology, cardiac and spine surgery, oncology, orthopedics, neurology and urology, oncology, gastroenterology and hepatology services. Aster DM Healthcare serves patients worldwide.

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Aster DM Healthcare Ltd (ASTERDM IN)

2025 High Conviction: Aster DM Healthcare Ltd (ASTERDM IN)- Focus on India Augurs Well

Aster DM is merging with Blacksone and TPG-backed Quality Care India Limited, one of the largest privately held hospital chains in India with a...

Tina Banerjee

Aster DM and Quality Care India: A Deep Dive into the Merger

Aster DM Healthcare Ltd and Quality Care India merge to create India's third-largest hospital chain with over 10,150 beds, aiming for further...

Nimish Maheshwari

Aster DM Healthcare - Margin and Bed Expansion to Drive Growth

Prabhudas Lilladher's research report onAster DM Healthcare ASTER DM Healthcare (ASTERDM) Q4 consolidated EBITDA grew strong by 29% YoY to Rs1.6bn.

Prabhudas Lilladhar

Aster DM Healthcare's Special Dividend & Restructuring

Company announced a dividend of 118/share at higher end of guided band. Stock hit lifetime high of 558/share today, 40% Return in Just one Special...

Nimish Maheshwari

Aster DM Healthcare - Margins to Scale Up; Re-Rating Candidate

STERDM India’s EBITDA increased sharply over last 3 years (30% CAGR over FY20-23) and growth momentum continued in FY24 with ~30% YoY growth.

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2025 High Conviction: Aster DM Healthcare Ltd (ASTERDM IN)- Focus on India Augurs Well

Aster DM is merging with Blacksone and TPG-backed Quality Care India Limited, one of the largest privately held hospital chains in India with a...

Tina Banerjee

Aster DM and Quality Care India: A Deep Dive into the Merger

​Aster DM Healthcare Ltd and Quality Care India merge to create India's third-largest hospital chain with over 10,150 beds, aiming for further...

Nimish Maheshwari

Aster DM Healthcare - Margin and Bed Expansion to Drive Growth

Prabhudas Lilladher's research report onAster DM Healthcare ASTER DM Healthcare (ASTERDM) Q4 consolidated EBITDA grew strong by 29% YoY to Rs1.6bn.

Prabhudas Lilladhar

Aster DM Healthcare's Special Dividend & Restructuring

Company announced a dividend of 118/share at higher end of guided band. Stock hit lifetime high of 558/share today, 40% Return in Just one Special...

Nimish Maheshwari

Aster DM Healthcare - Margins to Scale Up; Re-Rating Candidate

STERDM India’s EBITDA increased sharply over last 3 years (30% CAGR over FY20-23) and growth momentum continued in FY24 with ~30% YoY growth.

Prabhudas Lilladhar

Aster DM Healthcare Ltd and Quality Care India merge to create India's third-largest hospital chain with over 10,150 beds, aiming for further...