Overview
Norwegian medical device firm reported Q4 sales up 20.6% to NOK 182.3 mln
Q4 operating profit (EBIT) grew 64% to NOK 42.3 mln, achieving a 23.2% margin
Company proposes NOK 8.00 per share dividend, totaling NOK 146.2 mln
Outlook
Medistim did not provide specific guidance for future quarters or the upcoming year
Result Drivers
REGIONAL SALES - Strong currency neutral growth in Americas and EMEA, up 44.3% and 24.4% respectively, while APAC declined 24.2%
PRODUCT SALES - Currency neutral sales of own products increased 25.6% for the quarter
CASH POSITION - Solid cash position at quarter end with MNOK 212.1, no interest-bearing bank loans
Company press release: ID:nObifG3F6a
Key Details
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Consensus Estimate
Q4 EBIT
NOK 42.30 mln
Analyst Coverage
The one available analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy"
The average consensus recommendation for the advanced medical equipment & technology peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Medistim ASA is NOK255.00, about 19.2% above its February 26 closing price of NOK214.00
The stock recently traded at 28 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 36 three months ago
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