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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
HLS59

Healius Ltd

Healthcare Facilities & ServicesVerified

Healius has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.55, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing, and a current ratio of 0.56, suggesting potential liquidity constraints. The company's operating cash flow is positive at 285.7 million AUD, but its free cash flow is negative at -691.4 million AUD, reflecting high capital expenditures and operational costs. The company's profitability is underperforming, with a return on equity of -25.72% and a return on assets of -8.51%, both significantly below the industry median for healthcare facilities and services. This indicates that Healius is not generating returns that meet the expectations of its equity and asset base. Healius operates through multiple brands across various regions in Australia, including Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. However, the company's revenue concentration is not disclosed, and there is no information on the relative contribution of each segment to the overall revenue. The company's revenue is expected to remain flat in the current fiscal year, with no significant growth anticipated in the next fiscal year. This is supported by the company's negative net income of -151.2 million AUD and an operating loss of -527 million AUD, which suggests operational inefficiencies or cost overruns. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, which could impact its ability to meet short-term obligations. The dilution risk is low, but the company's capital structure and financial performance suggest a need for careful monitoring of its debt levels and cash flow management. Recent events include the company's financial performance, which has been marked by a significant operating loss and negative net income. The company's capital expenditures have also been high, with a capital expenditure of -65.9 million AUD, which may indicate ongoing investments in infrastructure or expansion.

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Profile
CompanyHealius Ltd
TickerHLS.AX
SectorHealthcare
BusinessHealthcare Services & Equipment
Industry groupHealthcare Services & Equipment
IndustryHealthcare Facilities & Services
AI analysis

Business. Healius Limited operates as a healthcare company providing pathology services, including specialty pathology and clinical trials, through brands such as QML, Laverty, and Dorevitch.

Classification. Healius is classified under the Healthcare sector, specifically in the Healthcare Facilities & Services industry, with a confidence level of 0.92.

Healius has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.55, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing, and a current ratio of 0.56, suggesting potential liquidity constraints. The company's operating cash flow is positive at 285.7 million AUD, but its free cash flow is negative at -691.4 million AUD, reflecting high capital expenditures and operational costs. The company's profitability is underperforming, with a return on equity of -25.72% and a return on assets of -8.51%, both significantly below the industry median for healthcare facilities and services. This indicates that Healius is not generating returns that meet the expectations of its equity and asset base. Healius operates through multiple brands across various regions in Australia, including Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. However, the company's revenue concentration is not disclosed, and there is no information on the relative contribution of each segment to the overall revenue. The company's revenue is expected to remain flat in the current fiscal year, with no significant growth anticipated in the next fiscal year. This is supported by the company's negative net income of -151.2 million AUD and an operating loss of -527 million AUD, which suggests operational inefficiencies or cost overruns. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, which could impact its ability to meet short-term obligations. The dilution risk is low, but the company's capital structure and financial performance suggest a need for careful monitoring of its debt levels and cash flow management. Recent events include the company's financial performance, which has been marked by a significant operating loss and negative net income. The company's capital expenditures have also been high, with a capital expenditure of -65.9 million AUD, which may indicate ongoing investments in infrastructure or expansion.
Key takeaways
  • Healius has a high debt-to-equity ratio and a low current ratio, indicating potential liquidity and solvency issues.
  • The company's profitability is poor, with negative returns on equity and assets.
  • Revenue growth is not expected in the near term, and the company is operating at a loss.
  • The company's liquidity risk is medium, and its dilution risk is low.
  • Healius is investing in capital expenditures, which may be a sign of expansion or infrastructure development.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyAUD
Revenue$1.34B
Gross profit$1.13B
Operating income-$527.0M
Net income-$151.2M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$285.7M
CapEx-$65.9M
Free cash flow-$691.4M
Total assets$1.78B
Total liabilities$1.19B
Total equity$587.9M
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$911.8M
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$587.9M
Net cash-$911.8M
Current ratio0.6
Debt/Equity1.6
ROA-8.5%
ROE-25.7%
Cash conversion-1.9%
CapEx/Revenue-4.9%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Pharmaceuticals · cohort 25 companies
MetricHLSActivity
Op margin-39.2%18.2% medp25 18.2% · p75 24.6%bottom quartile
Net margin-11.2%14.7% medp25 11.7% · p75 28.1%bottom quartile
Gross margin84.1%19.7% medp25 19.7% · p75 39.8%top quartile
R&D / revenue24.3% medp25 6.6% · p75 24.3%
CapEx / revenue-4.9%4.9% medp25 4.2% · p75 6.3%bottom quartile
Debt / equity155.0%71.3% medp25 19.0% · p75 91.7%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target0.72 AUD
Median price target0.75 AUD
High price target0.81 AUD
Low price target0.57 AUD
Mean recommendation3.44 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count0.00
Buy count0.00
Hold count5.00
Sell count4.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate0.01 AUD
Last actual EPS-0.03 AUD
Source data
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