Raffles Medical Group - RHB Invest 2023-02-03: Awaiting Updates On Margin & China Outlook

• Raffles Medical's share price has risen by 7% year-to-date, in anticipation of strong 2H22 earnings and a likely positive outlook for its China segment. We expect greater clarity on the sustainability of its margins and updates on the outlook for its China businesses when Raffles Medical announces FY22 results on 27 Feb.
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Near-term cost headwinds could persist despite recent strong margins.

• Raffles Medical Group (SGX:BSL) reported better-than-expected margins for 9M22, as the drop in costs from COVID-19-related business was faster and higher than the decline in revenue. However, we maintain that labour constraints and higher costs (wages and energy) may negatively impact its current elevated margin. Other healthcare players in Singapore are reporting a similar trend on the cost front as well.
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Read also RHB's most recent report:
2026-01-23 Raffles Medical - Earnings Growth To Sustain After Returning In 2H25.

Previous report by RHB:
2025-02-25 Raffles Medical Group - Expecting Steady Improvements.

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