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Tina Banerjee

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Bangkok Chain Hospital / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>In 1Q23, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bangkok-chain-hospital-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:882:1" rel="noopener">Bangkok Chain Hospital (BCH TB)</a> recorded 62% YoY decline in revenue from hospital operation, dragged by 39% YoY decline in revenue from general patients (66% of total revenue).</li>
<li>COVID-19 revenue contributed 48% of revenue in 1Q22, thereby creating a high base for 1Q23. Even if we exclude COVID-19 revenue received in 1Q22, 1Q23 revenue was down 28% YoY.</li>
<li>BCH will need time to recover and record growth. Consensus expects BCH to report revenue and EPS decline of 34% and 47%, YoY, respectively in 2023.</li>
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In 1Q23, Bangkok Chain Hospital (BCH TB) recorded 62% YoY decline in revenue from hospital operation, dragged by 39% YoY decline in revenue from general patients (66% of total revenue).
COVID-19 revenue contributed 48% of revenue in 1Q22, thereby creating a high base for 1Q23. Even if we exclude COVID-19 revenue received in 1Q22, 1Q23 revenue was down 28% YoY.
BCH will need time to recover and record growth. Consensus expects BCH to report revenue and EPS decline of 34% and 47%, YoY, respectively in 2023.


Bangkok Chain Hospital (BCH TB): High COVID-Related Base Effect Impacted 1Q23 Result

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bangkok-dusit-medical-services-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:875:1" rel="noopener">Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS TB)</a> recorded 4% YoY growth in hospital revenue in 1Q23, driven by higher patient intensity at Center of Excellence (COE) and returning of international patients.</li>
<li>However, Thai patient revenues decreased 6% YoY due to a decrease of COVID-19 related revenues, in line with improving COVID-19 situation in Thailand.</li>
<li>BDMS targets to increase its bed capacity to ~9,000 beds in 2027 from 8,400 beds in 2022. BDMS targets revenue CAGR of 6–8% during 2023–2025.</li>
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Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS TB) recorded 4% YoY growth in hospital revenue in 1Q23, driven by higher patient intensity at Center of Excellence (COE) and returning of international patients.
However, Thai patient revenues decreased 6% YoY due to a decrease of COVID-19 related revenues, in line with improving COVID-19 situation in Thailand.
BDMS targets to increase its bed capacity to ~9,000 beds in 2027 from 8,400 beds in 2022. BDMS targets revenue CAGR of 6–8% during 2023–2025.


Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS TB): Returning of International Patients Drove 1Q23 Performance

Bumrungrad Hospital Pub Co / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bumrungrad-hospital-pub-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:883:1" rel="noopener">Bumrungrad Hospital Pub Co (BH TB)</a> recorded 48% YoY increase in revenue from hospital operation to THB6 billion in 1Q23, mainly driven by 78% YoY revenue growth from non-Thai patients.</li>
<li>International patients contributed 55% of total revenue in 1Q23. Middle East and Indochina remained the two most important growth drivers, with YoY revenue growth of 147% and 60%, respectively.</li>
<li>The company is constructing a 150-bed boutique hospital in Phuket, one of the world’s most coveted island travel destinations, thereby opening immense opportunity for medical tourism.  </li>
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Bumrungrad Hospital Pub Co (BH TB) recorded 48% YoY increase in revenue from hospital operation to THB6 billion in 1Q23, mainly driven by 78% YoY revenue growth from non-Thai patients.
International patients contributed 55% of total revenue in 1Q23. Middle East and Indochina remained the two most important growth drivers, with YoY revenue growth of 147% and 60%, respectively.
The company is constructing a 150-bed boutique hospital in Phuket, one of the world’s most coveted island travel destinations, thereby opening immense opportunity for medical tourism.  


Bumrungrad Hospital (BH TB): International Business Is Roaring Back; Greenfield Project Approved

Thonburi Healthcare Group / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/thonburi-healthcare-group-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24386:1" rel="noopener">Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG TB)</a> recorded 23% YoY increase in non-COVID medical services revenue in 1Q23, mainly driven by higher pay per bed and utilization of inpatient division.</li>
<li>With the recovery in core healthcare services, THG expects its revenue to grow 10% YoY this year, accelerating from 6% revenue growth recorded in 2022.</li>
<li>In the next 3 years, THG plans to increase 195 outpatient rooms and 419 beds and is set to spend nearly THB5 billion on capex during 2023–2025.</li>
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Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG TB) recorded 23% YoY increase in non-COVID medical services revenue in 1Q23, mainly driven by higher pay per bed and utilization of inpatient division.
With the recovery in core healthcare services, THG expects its revenue to grow 10% YoY this year, accelerating from 6% revenue growth recorded in 2022.
In the next 3 years, THG plans to increase 195 outpatient rooms and 419 beds and is set to spend nearly THB5 billion on capex during 2023–2025.


Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG TB): Improving Core Operation and Future Expansion to Drive Growth

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<li>We highlight 14 stocks in Thailand that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology</li>
<li>Portfolio changes: 10 stocks remain, four new join the fray</li>
<li>Since inception, it has gained 115% versus the SET 100 Index’s return of 31%</li>
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We highlight 14 stocks in Thailand that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology
Portfolio changes: 10 stocks remain, four new join the fray
Since inception, it has gained 115% versus the SET 100 Index’s return of 31%


The Stocks to Own in Thailand – Vol. 41

Thailand

Bangkok Chain Hospital Public Company Limited operates a chain of hospitals in Thailand serving both the cash and managed care markets.

Chularat Hospital PCL owns medical centers and hospitals. The Company operates a variety of centers specializing in treatments such as hand surgery, open heart surgery, and strokes as well as providing emergency services and patient care. Chularat Hospital serves the medial industry throughout Thailand.

Vibhavadi Medical Center Public Company Limited owns and operates the Vibhavadi Hospital. Located in Bangkok, the Hospital provides full range of medical services.

Thonburi Healthcare Group Public Company Limited offers health care services. The Hospital provides medical treatment, diagnosis, and surgeries, as well as supply of medical equipment, residential care services, and development of software for hospital management. Thonburi Healthcare Group serves customers worldwide.

Praram 9 Hospital PCL operates as a hospital. The Hospital provides medical services that includes, check-ups, diagnoses, skin care, rehabilitation, X-ray, and surgeries, as well as treatment of joint diseases, kidney, high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes, neurology, vertigo, and headache. Praram 9 Hospital serves patients in Thailand.

Thai Nakarin Hospital PCL operates the Thai Nakarin Hospital. The hospital provides 24-hour inpatient and outpatient services.

Mahachai Hospital Public Company Limited owns and operates Mahachai Hospital. Located in Samut Sakorn, a province adjacent to Bangkok, the Hospital has 180 inpatient beds and 17 diagnostic rooms for 880 outpatients daily.

Chiang Mai Ram Medical Business PLC operates hospital's in Thailand.

Srivichai Vejvivat PCL operates a hospital that provides specialty health care services in Thailand.

Rajthanee Hospital Public Company Limited provides general medical and surgical hospital services.

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co., Ltd. manufactures, retails, and wholesales a variety of pharmaceuticals including biopharmaceuticals, chemical and Chinese traditional medicines, and healthcare products. The Company also invests in new medicine development and provides related services.

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding (2607 HK)

Fortis Healthcare Ltd. is a health care provider.  The Company operates multi- specialty hospitals, a boutique-style hospital, and various satellite and heart command centers.

LHC Group Inc. provides post-acute healthcare services primarily to Medicare beneficiaries in rural markets in the southern United States. The company provides home-based services through home nursing agencies and hospices and facility-based services through long-term acute care hospitals and  outpatient rehabilitation clinics.

RadNet, Inc. owns and operates outpatient diagnostic imaging centers.  The Company's centers are located throughout California.

HealthEquity, Inc. provides technology-enabled services platforms that allow consumers to make healthcare saving and spending decisions. Consumers can access their tax-advantaged healthcare savings, compare treatment options and pricing, evaluate and pay healthcare bills, receive personalized benefit and clinical information, and earn wellness incentives.

Acadia Healthcare Co Ltd operates a network of behavioral health centers. The Company provides psychiatric and chemical dependency services, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics, and therapeutic school based programs across the United States.

Select Medical Holdings Corporation is an operator of specialty hospitals and outpatient rehabilitation clinics. The Company provides medical rehabilitation services on a contract basis at nursing homes, hospitals, assisted living and senior care centers, schools and work sites.

Option Care Health, Inc. provides infusion and home care management solutions. The Company offers products, services, and condition-specific clinical management programs for gastrointestinal abnormalities, infectious diseases, cancer, organ and blood cell transplants, bleeding disorders, and heart failures. Option Care Health serves patients in the United States.

CorVel Corporation provides managed care services in the workers' compensation, accident and health, and auto insurance markets across the United States.  The Company provides services to employers, government entities, insurance companies, and third party administrators.  CorVel provides a network of preferred providers, as well as case management, bill review, and other services.

Celesio AG wholesales and retails pharmaceuticals to customers in Europe.  The Company wholesales pharmaceuticals, operates retail pharmacies, and provides logistics and transportation services for pharmaceuticals at local, national and European level.

Bumrungrad Hospital Public Company Limited, through its subsidiaries,  owns and operates the Bumrungrad Hospital. Located in Bangkok, the Hospital has capacity of international standard medical care with 554 beds for inpatients and approximately 125 clinic examination suites that can serve up to 3,000 outpatients daily.

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Bumrungrad Hospital Pub Co (BH TB)

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Bangkok Chain Hospital (BCH TB): High COVID-Related Base Effect Impacted 1Q23 Result

In 1Q23, BCH recorded 62% YoY decline in revenue from hospital operation. COVID-19 contributed 48% of total revenue and 26% of total patient volume...

Tina Banerjee

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS TB): Returning of International Patients Drove 1Q23 Performance

In 1Q23, BDMS recorded 38% growth in international patient revenues due to recovery of fly-in patients mainly from Middle East, Cambodia, and...

Tina Banerjee

Bumrungrad Hospital (BH TB): International Business Is Roaring Back; Greenfield Project Approved

In 1Q23, revenue from non-Thai patients grew 78% YoY and 3% QoQ to contribute 67% of total revenue. Bumrungrad is constructing a 150-bed boutique...

Tina Banerjee

Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG TB): Improving Core Operation and Future Expansion to Drive Growth

THG recorded 23% YoY increase in non-COVID medical services revenue in 1Q23, mainly driven by higher pay per bed and utilization of IPD. During...

Tina Banerjee

The Stocks to Own in Thailand – Vol. 41

We highlight 14 stocks in Thailand that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology. Since inception, it has gained 115% versus the SET...

A. Stotz Investment Research