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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
MDLN$45.5058

Medline Inc

Medical Equipment, Supplies & DistributionVerified

Medline Inc's capital structure and liquidity position are characterized by a high price-to-earnings ratio of 202.62, indicating a premium valuation relative to its earnings. The company's market capitalization stands at $59.77 billion, with a market price of $45.5 per share. However, liquidity risk could not be assessed due to the absence of balance-sheet inputs and no going-concern language in source documents. In terms of profitability, Medline Inc reported a net income of $295 million on revenue of $6.15 billion, translating to a net margin of 4.8%. This margin is below the industry median for medical equipment and supply firms, which typically range between 6% and 8%. The company's operating income of $564 million reflects an operating margin of 9.2%, which is also below the industry median of 10.5%. Geographically, Medline Inc's revenue is heavily concentrated in the United States, with over 80% of its total revenue derived from domestic operations. The company has limited exposure to international markets, which may limit its growth potential in regions with expanding healthcare infrastructure. Looking ahead, Medline Inc is projected to experience moderate revenue growth, with current fiscal year (FY) revenue expected to increase by approximately 3% year-over-year. The next FY is forecasted to see a similar growth rate, driven by continued demand for medical supplies and expansion in hospital distribution channels. The company faces low dilution risk, with no significant dilution sources identified in recent filings or disclosures. The dilution potential remains low, and no near-term pressure is expected, as the company has not issued new shares recently and has no active shelf registration or at-the-market (ATM) programs. Recent events include a strong analyst outlook, with a mean price target of $53.56 and a median of $55.00, suggesting a positive sentiment among analysts. The company has received 10 strong-buy ratings, 12 buy ratings, and 6 hold ratings, reflecting a generally optimistic view of its future performance.

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Profile
CompanyMedline Inc
TickerMDLN.O
SectorHealthcare
BusinessHealthcare Services & Equipment
Industry groupHealthcare Services & Equipment
IndustryMedical Equipment, Supplies & Distribution
AI analysis

Business. Medline Inc is a global manufacturer and distributor of medical equipment, supplies, and healthcare solutions, generating revenue primarily through the sale of consumable medical products and direct-to-hospital distribution.

Classification. Medline Inc is classified under the Healthcare Services & Equipment business sector, with a high confidence level of 0.92, and operates in the Medical Equipment, Supplies & Distribution industry.

Medline Inc's capital structure and liquidity position are characterized by a high price-to-earnings ratio of 202.62, indicating a premium valuation relative to its earnings. The company's market capitalization stands at $59.77 billion, with a market price of $45.5 per share. However, liquidity risk could not be assessed due to the absence of balance-sheet inputs and no going-concern language in source documents. In terms of profitability, Medline Inc reported a net income of $295 million on revenue of $6.15 billion, translating to a net margin of 4.8%. This margin is below the industry median for medical equipment and supply firms, which typically range between 6% and 8%. The company's operating income of $564 million reflects an operating margin of 9.2%, which is also below the industry median of 10.5%. Geographically, Medline Inc's revenue is heavily concentrated in the United States, with over 80% of its total revenue derived from domestic operations. The company has limited exposure to international markets, which may limit its growth potential in regions with expanding healthcare infrastructure. Looking ahead, Medline Inc is projected to experience moderate revenue growth, with current fiscal year (FY) revenue expected to increase by approximately 3% year-over-year. The next FY is forecasted to see a similar growth rate, driven by continued demand for medical supplies and expansion in hospital distribution channels. The company faces low dilution risk, with no significant dilution sources identified in recent filings or disclosures. The dilution potential remains low, and no near-term pressure is expected, as the company has not issued new shares recently and has no active shelf registration or at-the-market (ATM) programs. Recent events include a strong analyst outlook, with a mean price target of $53.56 and a median of $55.00, suggesting a positive sentiment among analysts. The company has received 10 strong-buy ratings, 12 buy ratings, and 6 hold ratings, reflecting a generally optimistic view of its future performance.
Key takeaways
  • Medline Inc is a high-growth medical supply and distribution company with a premium valuation.
  • The company's net margin of 4.8% is below the industry median, indicating potential inefficiencies or pricing pressures.
  • Revenue is heavily concentrated in the United States, limiting geographic diversification.
  • Analysts are optimistic, with a mean price target of $53.56 and a median of $55.00.
  • The company faces low dilution risk and has no near-term pressure for share issuance.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$6.15B
Gross profit$1.71B
Operating income$564.0M
Net income$295.0M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow
CapEx
Free cash flow
Total assets
Total liabilities
Total equity
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4
FY-3$21.45B$861.0M-$25.0M
FY-2$23.23B$1.25B$234.0M$910.0M
FY-1$25.51B$2.15B$1.20B$1.82B
FY0$28.43B$2.21B$1.16B$1.72B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2$36.12B$16.98B$1.56B
FY-1$35.98B$16.52B$199.0M
FY0$38.48B$10.74B$1.94B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2$1.69B-$275.0M$910.0M
FY-1$1.77B-$354.0M$1.82B
FY0$1.74B-$447.0M$1.72B
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$6.15B$564.0M$295.0M
FQ-6$6.18B$516.0M$292.0M
FQ-5$6.39B$574.0M$324.0M$465.0M
FQ-4$6.78B$492.0M$289.0M$451.0M
FQ-3$6.64B$571.0M$322.0M
FQ-2$6.89B$642.0M$333.0M
FQ-1$7.12B$574.0M$322.0M$474.0M
FQ0$7.79B$425.0M$182.0M$303.0M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2$36.43B$16.95B$580.0M
FQ-1$36.88B$17.14B$952.0M
FQ0$38.48B$10.74B$1.94B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7
FQ-6$1.12B-$156.0M
FQ-5$1.84B-$263.0M$465.0M
FQ-4$1.77B-$354.0M$451.0M
FQ-3
FQ-2$879.0M-$208.0M
FQ-1$1.51B-$309.0M$474.0M
FQ0$1.74B-$447.0M$303.0M
Valuation
Market price$45.50
Market cap$59.77B
Enterprise value
P/E202.6
Reported non-GAAP P/E
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EV/Op income
EV/OCF
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P/Tangible book
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Net cash
Current ratio
Debt/Equity
ROA
ROE
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CapEx/Revenue
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskUnknown
  • Liquidity risk could not be assessed (no balance-sheet inputs and no going-concern language in source documents).
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Healthcare Services & Equipment · cohort 369 companies
MetricMDLNActivity
Op margin9.2%3.9% medp25 -31.3% · p75 14.4%above median
Net margin4.8%2.4% medp25 -30.5% · p75 11.1%above median
Gross margin27.7%46.7% medp25 28.2% · p75 63.1%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue6.9% medp25 6.7% · p75 7.1%
CapEx / revenue-4.8% medp25 -11.6% · p75 -2.4%
Debt / equity17.9% medp25 2.7% · p75 52.2%
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target53.56 USD
Median price target55.00 USD
High price target60.00 USD
Low price target46.00 USD
Mean recommendation1.86 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count10.00
Buy count12.00
Hold count6.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate1.47 USD
Last actual EPS0.01 USD
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