Sweden's Mentice Q2 sales rise, EBITDA turns positive on strategic initiatives
Sweden's Mentice Q2 sales rise, EBITDA turns positive on strategic initiatives
Overview
Sweden simulation solutions provider's Q2 net sales rose 25.5% after currency effects
Q2 EBITDA turned positive to SEK 6.3 mln from a loss last year
Company cites cost reductions and operational changes for improved results
Outlook
Company did not provide specific guidance for the current quarter or full year in its press release
Result Drivers
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES - Co said last year's workforce realignment and cost reductions contributed to improved EBITDA and operating cash flow
ORDER GROWTH - Strong organic growth in order intake supported higher sales
LARGE ORDERS - Co received two orders worth USD 2.4 mln from a top 20 global MedTech company
Company press release: ID:nMFN8fz7Tm
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q2 Sales |
| SEK 79.60 mln |
|
Q2 Loss Per Share |
| SEK 0.03 |
|
Q2 Net Loss |
| SEK 900,000 |
|
Q2 ADJ-EBITDA |
| SEK 6.30 mln |
|
Q2 Cash Flow From Operating Activities |
| SEK 8.30 mln |
|
Q2 EBITDA |
| SEK 6.30 mln |
|
Analyst Coverage
The one available analyst rating on the shares is "hold"
The average consensus recommendation for the medical equipment, supplies & distribution peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Mentice AB is SEK28.50, about 111.1% above its July 22 closing price of SEK13.50
The stock recently traded at 120 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 79 three months ago
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