In today’s briefing:
- Kalbe Farma (KLBF IJ) – Back to The Future
Kalbe Farma (KLBF IJ) – Back to The Future
- Kalbe Farma (KLBF IJ) is one of the key proxies for increasing healthcare penetration and health consciousness in Indonesia through prescription drugs, consumer health, and nutritional products.
- The company saw a solid sales performance in 1H2023 driven by prescription drugs. There was some lingering margin pressure from higher materials but this should abate in 2H2023.
- Kalbe Farma continues to develop its digital capabilities, as well as export markets helping to drive efficiencies and growth. Valuations remain below the historical average despite strong earnings recovery ahead.