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Q & M Dental Group H1 revenue rises on dental clinic, distribution business growth in Singapore, Malaysia

Q & M Dental Group H1 revenue rises on dental clinic, distribution business growth in Singapore, Malaysia


Overview

  • Singapore dental healthcare group's H1 revenue grew 13% yr/yr to S$99.5 mln

  • EBITDA for H1 increased 19% to S$19.2 mln

  • Net profit attributable to owners rose 27% yr/yr to S$4.9 mln


Outlook

  • Company prioritizes completion and integration of Australian and Thai acquisitions

  • Q & M Dental Group aims to strengthen operations in Singapore, Malaysia and PRC

  • Company remains committed to expanding Singapore clinic network through organic growth and value-accretive acquisitions


Result Drivers

  • CORE DENTAL BUSINESS - Growth driven by stronger contributions from dental clinics and equipment and supplies distribution in Singapore and Malaysia

  • NEW OUTLETS - Revenue benefited from the addition of five more dental outlets in Singapore

  • FOCUS ON CORE OPERATIONS - Revenue from other businesses declined 22% following the closure of four medical clinics, reflecting continued focus on dental operations


Company press release: ID:nSN9kqmCV


Key Details

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Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

H1 Revenue

S$99.50 mln

H1 EBITDA

S$19.20 mln


Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the healthcare facilities & services peer group is "buy"

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Q & M Dental Group (Singapore) Ltd is S$0.68, about 23.6% above its August 13 closing price of S$0.55

  • The stock recently traded at 31 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 39 three months ago


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  • Aug 12 - India's Apollo Hospitals beats quarterly profit view, plans to add 5,800 beds over five years


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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)

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