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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
SNWV$16.9658

SANUWAVE Health Inc

Medical Equipment, Supplies & DistributionVerified

SANUWAVE Health Inc operates with a highly leveraged capital structure, as evidenced by a debt-to-equity ratio of 13.56, indicating significant reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.38, suggesting it can cover short-term obligations but with limited buffer. Free cash flow of $10.97 million supports operational flexibility, though the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt raises concerns about long-term liquidity. Profitability metrics show mixed performance. The company reports a net income of $11.81 million and a return on equity of 7.30%, but its return on assets of 0.32% is significantly below industry norms, indicating inefficient asset utilization. Gross profit of $33.97 million represents 77.1% of revenue, suggesting strong cost control in production, though operating income of $4.27 million reflects higher overhead costs. Geographic and segment exposure is not disclosed in the available data, but the company's revenue concentration in a single product line (wound care devices) introduces operational risk. The absence of segment-specific revenue breakdowns limits visibility into diversification efforts. Growth trajectory is constrained by the company's current financial position. While revenue of $44.05 million is reported, no specific growth rate is provided. Analysts project a mean price target of $43.50, implying a 156% upside from the current market price of $16.96, though this is based on limited data and no recent revenue growth figures. Risk factors include high leverage and potential dilution, though the latter is assessed as low. The company's negative net cash position after debt subtraction raises liquidity concerns, and the absence of disclosed capital expenditure plans beyond the $1.94 million outflow suggests limited investment in future growth. Recent events include the publication of the latest financial data in the HA-latest source, but no specific filings or transcripts are cited in the available data. The company's reliance on a single product line and high debt levels remain key operational risks.

30-day price · SNWV-0.26 (-1.5%)
Low$15.36High$21.17Close$16.85As of16 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanySANUWAVE Health Inc
TickerSNWV.O
SectorHealthcare
BusinessHealthcare Services & Equipment
Industry groupHealthcare Services & Equipment
IndustryMedical Equipment, Supplies & Distribution
AI analysis

Business. SANUWAVE Health Inc develops and commercializes medical devices for wound care and regenerative medicine, generating revenue primarily through product sales and licensing agreements.

Classification. The company is classified in the Medical Equipment, Supplies & Distribution industry under the Healthcare Services & Equipment business sector with 92% confidence.

SANUWAVE Health Inc operates with a highly leveraged capital structure, as evidenced by a debt-to-equity ratio of 13.56, indicating significant reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.38, suggesting it can cover short-term obligations but with limited buffer. Free cash flow of $10.97 million supports operational flexibility, though the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt raises concerns about long-term liquidity. Profitability metrics show mixed performance. The company reports a net income of $11.81 million and a return on equity of 7.30%, but its return on assets of 0.32% is significantly below industry norms, indicating inefficient asset utilization. Gross profit of $33.97 million represents 77.1% of revenue, suggesting strong cost control in production, though operating income of $4.27 million reflects higher overhead costs. Geographic and segment exposure is not disclosed in the available data, but the company's revenue concentration in a single product line (wound care devices) introduces operational risk. The absence of segment-specific revenue breakdowns limits visibility into diversification efforts. Growth trajectory is constrained by the company's current financial position. While revenue of $44.05 million is reported, no specific growth rate is provided. Analysts project a mean price target of $43.50, implying a 156% upside from the current market price of $16.96, though this is based on limited data and no recent revenue growth figures. Risk factors include high leverage and potential dilution, though the latter is assessed as low. The company's negative net cash position after debt subtraction raises liquidity concerns, and the absence of disclosed capital expenditure plans beyond the $1.94 million outflow suggests limited investment in future growth. Recent events include the publication of the latest financial data in the HA-latest source, but no specific filings or transcripts are cited in the available data. The company's reliance on a single product line and high debt levels remain key operational risks.
Key takeaways
  • The company's high debt-to-equity ratio (13.56) indicates significant financial leverage and potential liquidity risk.
  • Despite a strong gross margin (77.1%), the low return on assets (0.32%) suggests inefficient use of capital.
  • Analysts project a mean price target of $43.50, implying a 156% upside from the current market price.
  • The absence of segment-specific revenue data limits visibility into diversification and risk distribution.
  • The company's free cash flow of $10.97 million provides some operational flexibility but is offset by a negative net cash position after debt.
  • # RATIONALES
  • {
  • "margin_outlook_rationale": "Gross margin remains strong at 77.1%, but operating margin is constrained by high overhead costs.",
Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$44.1M
Gross profit$34.0M
Operating income$4.3M
Net income$11.8M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$3.9M
CapEx-$1.9M
Free cash flow$11.0M
Total assets$37.3M
Total liabilities$35.7M
Total equity$1.6M
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$22.0M
Valuation
Market price$16.96
Market cap$145.8M
Enterprise value$167.8M
P/E12.3
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue3.8
EV/Op income39.3
EV/OCF43.3
P/B90.1
P/Tangible book90.1
Tangible book$1.6M
Net cash-$22.0M
Current ratio1.4
Debt/Equity13.6
ROA31.6%
ROE7.3%
Cash conversion33.0%
CapEx/Revenue-4.4%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Healthcare Services & Equipment · cohort 369 companies
MetricSNWVActivity
Op margin9.7%3.9% medp25 -31.3% · p75 14.4%above median
Net margin26.8%2.4% medp25 -30.5% · p75 11.1%top quartile
Gross margin77.1%46.7% medp25 28.2% · p75 63.1%top quartile
R&D / revenue6.9% medp25 6.7% · p75 7.1%
CapEx / revenue-4.4%-4.8% medp25 -11.6% · p75 -2.4%above median
Debt / equity1356.0%17.9% medp25 2.7% · p75 52.2%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target43.50 USD
Median price target43.50 USD
High price target47.00 USD
Low price target40.00 USD
Mean recommendation2.00 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count0.00
Buy count2.00
Hold count0.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate0.39 USD
Last actual EPS1.36 USD
Source data
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