- Q&M Dental Group (SGX:QC7)'s 2023 adjusted PATMI exceeded our expectations at 121% of forecasts. Operating margins recovered from higher revenue per patient and more stable employee expenses. Associates also turned around from losses the prior year.
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- We upgraded Q&M from ACCUMULATE to BUY and raised our target price to S$0.36 (previously S$0.34).
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The Positive
Recover in revenue and margins.
- 2H23 revenue growth is the fastest over the past two years. Despite fewer clinics, revenue expanded from higher revenue per patient. Using data driven treatment, Q&M can ascertain and provide a more intensive treatment for patients.
- Margins recovered from operating leverage and a stable number of staff or nurses.
The Negative
Declining number of clinics.
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