Equity Long-Short Analyst

Pyari Menon

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>This report is almost entirely based on datamined from technical publications related to patents and innovations in the area of Odontology.</li>
<li>The industry will see significant consolidation as mid-sized and smaller players with inspired innovations are be bought out as the industry seeks more cost-efficient distribution channels</li>
<li>Among the listed companies <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/3-m-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14866:1" rel="noopener">3M Co (MMM US)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dentsply-international-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10926:1" rel="noopener">Dentsply International (XRAY US)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/align-technology-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2817:1" rel="noopener">Align Technology (ALGN US)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/envista-holdings-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35866:1" rel="noopener">Envista Holdings (NVST US)</a>  &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/straumann-holding-ag" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22493:1" rel="noopener">Straumann Holding (STMN SW)</a> stand out. </li>
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This report is almost entirely based on datamined from technical publications related to patents and innovations in the area of Odontology.
The industry will see significant consolidation as mid-sized and smaller players with inspired innovations are be bought out as the industry seeks more cost-efficient distribution channels
Among the listed companies 3M Co (MMM US) , Dentsply International (XRAY US) , Align Technology (ALGN US) , Envista Holdings (NVST US)  &amp; Straumann Holding (STMN SW) stand out. 


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Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nakanishi-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20823:1" rel="noopener">Nakanishi Inc (7716 JP)</a> guided for 25% revenue growth to ¥74B for 2024, driven by an additional ¥12B revenue contribution from DCI and 6% growth in dental business to ¥47B.</li>
<li>EBITDA is expected to improve from 2025 due to normalization of the personnel expenses and depreciation. 2026 EBITDA margin (26.8%) will improve significantly over 2024 (23.9%).</li>
<li>Amid slow global consumption, Nakanishi’s cost-effective products offer strong value proposition. The company is expected to meet 2024 guidance and no negative surprise (downward revision in last year) is expected.</li>
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Nakanishi Inc (7716 JP) guided for 25% revenue growth to ¥74B for 2024, driven by an additional ¥12B revenue contribution from DCI and 6% growth in dental business to ¥47B.
EBITDA is expected to improve from 2025 due to normalization of the personnel expenses and depreciation. 2026 EBITDA margin (26.8%) will improve significantly over 2024 (23.9%).
Amid slow global consumption, Nakanishi’s cost-effective products offer strong value proposition. The company is expected to meet 2024 guidance and no negative surprise (downward revision in last year) is expected.


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<ul><li>Henry Schein Inc, the leading global healthcare solutions provider, recently reported its results for the first quarter of 2024.</li><li>The company reported solid earnings driven by gross profit and gross margin expansion as it recovers from last quarter's cyber-incident.</li><li>It's worth noting that even with the cyber incident, Henry Schein marked an improvement in its merchandise sales growth.</li></ul>

Henry Schein Inc, the leading global healthcare solutions provider, recently reported its results for the first quarter of 2024.The company reported solid earnings driven by gross profit and gross margin expansion as it recovers from last quarter's cyber-incident.It's worth noting that even with the cyber incident, Henry Schein marked an improvement in its merchandise sales growth.

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Dentsply International / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dentsply-international-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10926:1" rel="noopener">Dentsply International (XRAY US)</a> guided for 2024 revenue of $3.96–4.02B, flat to up 1.5% on an organic basis and 12% growth in 2024 EPS at midpoint.</li>
<li>The macro environment continues to be challenging. The company anticipates the ongoing softness in imaging will continue in 2024. Cost savings will support the bottom-line growth.</li>
<li>In terms of every valuation metrics, Dentsply is overpriced compared to its U.S.-listed peers. Strong balance sheet, accelerating dividend, and buyback do not justify the pricey valuation.</li>
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Dentsply International (XRAY US) guided for 2024 revenue of $3.96–4.02B, flat to up 1.5% on an organic basis and 12% growth in 2024 EPS at midpoint.
The macro environment continues to be challenging. The company anticipates the ongoing softness in imaging will continue in 2024. Cost savings will support the bottom-line growth.
In terms of every valuation metrics, Dentsply is overpriced compared to its U.S.-listed peers. Strong balance sheet, accelerating dividend, and buyback do not justify the pricey valuation.


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<ul><li>Henry Schein's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023 demonstrated a robust recovery from a significant cybersecurity incident, showcasing the resilience of their business model and the steadfast loyalty of their customers.</li><li>Notably, Henry Schein reported strong growth in its technology and value-added services businesses, a key strategic focus for the company.</li><li>Global sales of implants and biomaterials also showed significant growth, largely driven by strategic acquisitions that expanded the company's offering and market presence.</li></ul>

Henry Schein's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023 demonstrated a robust recovery from a significant cybersecurity incident, showcasing the resilience of their business model and the steadfast loyalty of their customers.Notably, Henry Schein reported strong growth in its technology and value-added services businesses, a key strategic focus for the company.Global sales of implants and biomaterials also showed significant growth, largely driven by strategic acquisitions that expanded the company's offering and market presence.

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Henry Schein, Inc. distributes healthcare products and services, including practice management software, to office-based healthcare practitioners.  The Company has operations in North America and other countries.  Henry Schein's operations include direct marketing, telesales, and field sales.

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The report highlights the most innovative well-known & lesser-known dental companies driving advancements in digital dentistry, materials,...

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Henry Schein Inc, the leading global healthcare solutions provider, recently reported its results for the first quarter of 2024. The company...

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​Dentsply International expects just 1% organic revenue growth in 2024 due to challenging macro environment. In terms of every valuation metrics,...

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Henry Schein's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023 demonstrated a robust recovery from a significant cybersecurity...

Baptista Research

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