Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ihh-healthcare-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:876:1" rel="noopener">IHH Healthcare (IHH MK)</a> reported 11% YoY revenue growth in its core hospital and healthcare business in 4Q22, mainly driven by higher inpatient admissions in most of the hospitals.  </li>
<li>In November 2022, India’s stock exchange regulator SEBI has advised IHH to proceed with the open offer for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fortis-healthcare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:881:1" rel="noopener">Fortis Healthcare (FORH IN)</a> to acquire 26.1% stake after obtaining court permission.</li>
<li>IHH is cautiously optimistic of robust growth from its core business with the return of local and foreign patients to its hospitals.</li>
</ul>



IHH Healthcare (IHH MK) reported 11% YoY revenue growth in its core hospital and healthcare business in 4Q22, mainly driven by higher inpatient admissions in most of the hospitals.  
In November 2022, India’s stock exchange regulator SEBI has advised IHH to proceed with the open offer for Fortis Healthcare (FORH IN) to acquire 26.1% stake after obtaining court permission.
IHH is cautiously optimistic of robust growth from its core business with the return of local and foreign patients to its hospitals.


IHH Healthcare (IHH MK): Core Business Recovery; Fortis Open Offer to Come Soon

Bumrungrad Hospital Pub Co / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>
<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> reported 5% YoY revenue decline in 3Q24, due to negative geo-political impact (international patient revenue decline) and lower revenue intensity (lesser contribution from inpatient).</li>
<li>In 3Q24, Bumrungrad’s international patient revenue declined 7% YoY. Revenue decline was mainly due to downturns in Kuwait (-67% YoY), UAE (-37%), Cambodia (-15%), and Myanmar (-4%).</li>
<li>We are anticipating a sequentially weak 4Q24. Since reporting 3Q24 result, Bumrungrad shares have corrected ~20%. We are not seeing any immediate recovery.</li>
</ul>



Bumrungrad Hospital Pub Co (BH TB) reported 5% YoY revenue decline in 3Q24, due to negative geo-political impact (international patient revenue decline) and lower revenue intensity (lesser contribution from inpatient).
In 3Q24, Bumrungrad’s international patient revenue declined 7% YoY. Revenue decline was mainly due to downturns in Kuwait (-67% YoY), UAE (-37%), Cambodia (-15%), and Myanmar (-4%).
We are anticipating a sequentially weak 4Q24. Since reporting 3Q24 result, Bumrungrad shares have corrected ~20%. We are not seeing any immediate recovery.


Bumrungrad Hospital (BH TB): Lower Revenue From International Patients Weighed on 3Q24 Result

Aster DM Healthcare Ltd / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>
<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>
</ul>



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.


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

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>Eisai Announced that global revenue of Leqembi in Q2FY25 was ¥10B, up 1.6x than Q1FY25. Takeda Pharma announced positive interim results from a Phase 3 study.</li>
<li>Shionogi’s COVID-19 drug was effective in reducing transmission of the disease. JCR Pharmaceuticals initiated first patient dosing in Japan in the Phase I clinical trial of JR-441.</li>
<li>Celltrion signed a contract with a U.S. GPO to list Zymfentra on private insurance formularies, which will expand the drug's coverage to 90%+ of the U.S. health insurance market.</li>
</ul>


Eisai Announced that global revenue of Leqembi in Q2FY25 was ¥10B, up 1.6x than Q1FY25. Takeda Pharma announced positive interim results from a Phase 3 study.
Shionogi’s COVID-19 drug was effective in reducing transmission of the disease. JCR Pharmaceuticals initiated first patient dosing in Japan in the Phase I clinical trial of JR-441.
Celltrion signed a contract with a U.S. GPO to list Zymfentra on private insurance formularies, which will expand the drug's coverage to 90%+ of the U.S. health insurance market.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Nov 3)- Eisai, Takeda, Shionogi, Astellas Pharma, Celltrion, Wuxi AppTec

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), HDFC Securities

HDFC Securities

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

HDFC securities is the best online trading platform for stocks, IPOs, mutual fund in India. 

Content available is external broker reports authored by a third party outside the Smartkarma network and has been aggregated by an online aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed by Smartkarma in this format for user's convenience and general informational purposes only. Content does not constitute investment or financial advice and Smartkarma makes no representation or warranty regarding its accuracy or contents. Original third party author retains all copyright and other proprietary rights in the content. Access or use of third party links not controlled by Smartkarma are at the user's own risk.

<ul><li>The India Pharma &amp; Healthcare sector is expected to maintain its growth momentum in Q2FY25E</li><li>We project sales/EBITDA growth of 11%/15% YoY for our coverage universe</li><li>Our assumptions are: (1) Pharma coverage is expected to see 11% YoY sales growth, driven by a 12% YoY increase in the India business, offset by a ~5% QoQ decline in the US</li></ul><p><em>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.</em></p>

The India Pharma &amp; Healthcare sector is expected to maintain its growth momentum in Q2FY25EWe project sales/EBITDA growth of 11%/15% YoY for our coverage universeOur assumptions are: (1) Pharma coverage is expected to see 11% YoY sales growth, driven by a 12% YoY increase in the India business, offset by a ~5% QoQ decline in the USContent 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.

Pharma and Healthcare (Q2FY25E Results Preview): Steady Q2, Revlimid to Normalise

India

Max Healthcare Institute Limited operates a chain of hospitals. The Hospital offers urology, oncology, orthopaedics, eye care, dermatology, lung transplant, nutrition and dietetics, dental care, ganstroenterology, and rehabilitation services. Max Healthcare Institute serves patients in India.

Price Gauge
52-week Range	0.00 - 0.00
Market Cap (USDm)	0.00
P/E	0.00
Dividend (Yield)	0.00

Max Healthcare Institute (MAXHEALT IN)

IHH Healthcare (IHH MK): Core Business Recovery; Fortis Open Offer to Come Soon

IHH reported 11% YoY and 7% QoQ revenue growth in hospital and healthcare business, driven by higher inpatient admissions. The company has got...

Tina Banerjee

Bumrungrad Hospital (BH TB): Lower Revenue From International Patients Weighed on 3Q24 Result

Bumrungrad reported 5% YoY sales decline in 3Q24, mainly due to negative geo-political impact on international patient revenue, which declined 7%...

Tina Banerjee

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

Aster DM Healthcare reported EBITDA margin of 21.4% in Q2FY25 vs. 6.8% in Q2FY24. Margin expansion is expected to continue over the next 2-3...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Nov 3)- Eisai, Takeda, Shionogi, Astellas Pharma, Celltrion, Wuxi AppTec

Large APAC healthcare companies are reporting mixed earnings. Demography will play a key role in ensuring how the overall domestic demand scenario...

Tina Banerjee

Pharma and Healthcare (Q2FY25E Results Preview): Steady Q2, Revlimid to Normalise

The India Pharma & Healthcare sector is expected to maintain its growth momentum in Q2FY25E. We project sales/EBITDA growth of 11%/15% YoY for our...

HDFC Securities

Price Gauge

52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

P/E

Dividend (Yield)

IHH Healthcare (IHH MK): Core Business Recovery; Fortis Open Offer to Come Soon

IHH reported 11% YoY and 7% QoQ revenue growth in hospital and healthcare business, driven by higher inpatient admissions. The company has got...

Tina Banerjee

Bumrungrad Hospital (BH TB): Lower Revenue From International Patients Weighed on 3Q24 Result

​Bumrungrad reported 5% YoY sales decline in 3Q24, mainly due to negative geo-political impact on international patient revenue, which declined 7%...

Tina Banerjee

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

​Aster DM Healthcare reported EBITDA margin of 21.4% in Q2FY25 vs. 6.8% in Q2FY24. Margin expansion is expected to continue over the next 2-3...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Nov 3)- Eisai, Takeda, Shionogi, Astellas Pharma, Celltrion, Wuxi AppTec

Large APAC healthcare companies are reporting mixed earnings. Demography will play a key role in ensuring how the overall domestic demand scenario...

Tina Banerjee

Pharma and Healthcare (Q2FY25E Results Preview): Steady Q2, Revlimid to Normalise

The India Pharma & Healthcare sector is expected to maintain its growth momentum in Q2FY25E. We project sales/EBITDA growth of 11%/15% YoY for our...

HDFC Securities

Bumrungrad reported 5% YoY sales decline in 3Q24, mainly due to negative geo-political impact on international patient revenue, which declined 7%...

Aster DM Healthcare reported EBITDA margin of 21.4% in Q2FY25 vs. 6.8% in Q2FY24. Margin expansion is expected to continue over the next 2-3...