Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/as-one-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13040:1" rel="noopener">AS ONE Corporation (7476 JP)</a>'s revenue rose 9% YoY to ¥104B as growth was witnessed across segments in FY25. Operating profit grew 11% YoY to ¥11.6B (margin: 11.2%, up 30bps).  </li>
<li>E-Commerce revenue was ¥34B (up 22% YoY) contributing 33% of total sales. Product offering increased by 1.8M SKUs YoY to 12.4M SKUs.</li>
<li>For FY26, As One expects consistent growth in revenue and profits. The company unveiled new medium-term plan, with an aim to maintain an average annual growth rate of 7–8%.</li>
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AS ONE Corporation (7476 JP)'s revenue rose 9% YoY to ¥104B as growth was witnessed across segments in FY25. Operating profit grew 11% YoY to ¥11.6B (margin: 11.2%, up 30bps).  
E-Commerce revenue was ¥34B (up 22% YoY) contributing 33% of total sales. Product offering increased by 1.8M SKUs YoY to 12.4M SKUs.
For FY26, As One expects consistent growth in revenue and profits. The company unveiled new medium-term plan, with an aim to maintain an average annual growth rate of 7–8%.


As One Corp (7476 JP): Nothing Unscientific About the Growth Prospects, As One Precedes

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alfresa-holdings-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10610:1" rel="noopener">Alfresa Holdings (2784 JP)</a> revised its consolidated performance forecast for FY23. Revenue, operating profit, and net profit forecast have been raised by 3%, 2%, and 21%, respectively.</li>
<li>This is attributed to greater-than-expected growth in ethical pharmaceuticals market and the company’s recovery from the bidding nomination suspension from medical institutions stemming from a violation of the Antimonopoly Act.</li>
<li>In March 2023, Alfresa received a cease and desist order and a surcharge payment order from the Japan Fair Trade Commission (FTC) in relation to violation of the Antimonopoly Act.</li>
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Alfresa Holdings (2784 JP) revised its consolidated performance forecast for FY23. Revenue, operating profit, and net profit forecast have been raised by 3%, 2%, and 21%, respectively.
This is attributed to greater-than-expected growth in ethical pharmaceuticals market and the company’s recovery from the bidding nomination suspension from medical institutions stemming from a violation of the Antimonopoly Act.
In March 2023, Alfresa received a cease and desist order and a surcharge payment order from the Japan Fair Trade Commission (FTC) in relation to violation of the Antimonopoly Act.


Alfresa Holdings (2784 JP): FY23 Result Is Expected to Exceed Previous Forecast

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>In 2022, JPY depreciated against USD to the lowest level in more than 30 years. This benefitted healthcare companies in Japan, which earn significant portion of revenues from the U.S.</li>
<li>This year, Yen has started reversing its course and began to strengthen. With benefit of favorable Forex gradually fading, investors need to be selective in picking healthcare bets in Japan.</li>
<li>We have discussed about five top picks from Japan healthcare sector. Domestic focused business, favorable industry tailwinds, and COVID recovery are the main investment thesis for the top picks.</li>
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In 2022, JPY depreciated against USD to the lowest level in more than 30 years. This benefitted healthcare companies in Japan, which earn significant portion of revenues from the U.S.
This year, Yen has started reversing its course and began to strengthen. With benefit of favorable Forex gradually fading, investors need to be selective in picking healthcare bets in Japan.
We have discussed about five top picks from Japan healthcare sector. Domestic focused business, favorable industry tailwinds, and COVID recovery are the main investment thesis for the top picks.


Japan Healthcare: Currency Benefit Seems to Be Fading; Focus Will Be on Underlying Business Strength

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alfresa-holdings-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10610:1" rel="noopener">Alfresa Holdings (2784 JP)</a> reported better-than-expected H1FY23 results, with sales growth of 3% to ¥1,332 billion, 2% ahead of guidance of ¥1,304 billion, mainly driven by pharmaceutical wholesaling business.</li>
<li>With a revenue growth of 4.3% y/y, pharmaceutical wholesaling business outpaced the broad market growth of 2.7% and improved its market share to 23.3% at the end of H1FY23.</li>
<li>The company has announced an interim dividend of ¥28 per share. Despite reporting encouraging H1FY23 performance, Alfresa has reiterated its FY23 guidance, implying accelerated growth in H2FY23.</li>
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Alfresa Holdings (2784 JP) reported better-than-expected H1FY23 results, with sales growth of 3% to ¥1,332 billion, 2% ahead of guidance of ¥1,304 billion, mainly driven by pharmaceutical wholesaling business.
With a revenue growth of 4.3% y/y, pharmaceutical wholesaling business outpaced the broad market growth of 2.7% and improved its market share to 23.3% at the end of H1FY23.
The company has announced an interim dividend of ¥28 per share. Despite reporting encouraging H1FY23 performance, Alfresa has reiterated its FY23 guidance, implying accelerated growth in H2FY23.


Alfresa Holdings (2784 JP): H1FY23 Review- Better-Than-Expected Performance; Outlook Is Positive

Ship Healthcare Holdings / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ship-healthcare-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4061:1" rel="noopener">Ship Healthcare Holdings (3360 JP)</a>, being a leading supplier of hospital consumables in Japan reported stellar Q1 results, with 7% y/y revenue growth in its medical supply business.    </li>
<li>The impact of COVID-19 is easing in Japan and economic activities are gradually returning to normal. The number of surgeries is recovering due to increasing number of medical consultations.</li>
<li>Ship Healthcare is expected to report high-single-digit revenue growth in FY23, accelerated from low-single-digit revenue growth reported in FY21 and FY22.</li>
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Ship Healthcare Holdings (3360 JP), being a leading supplier of hospital consumables in Japan reported stellar Q1 results, with 7% y/y revenue growth in its medical supply business.    
The impact of COVID-19 is easing in Japan and economic activities are gradually returning to normal. The number of surgeries is recovering due to increasing number of medical consultations.
Ship Healthcare is expected to report high-single-digit revenue growth in FY23, accelerated from low-single-digit revenue growth reported in FY21 and FY22.


Ship Healthcare Holdings (3360 JP): Continues to Be a Strong Beneficiary of Japan Reopening

Japan

SHIP HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS, INC. mainly distributes medical equipment and physics & chemistry equipment.  The Company also sells equipment used for medical facility and office automation.  Ship Healthcare provides integrated consultation as well as maintenance services.

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Ship Healthcare Holdings (3360 JP)

As One Corp (7476 JP): Nothing Unscientific About the Growth Prospects, As One Precedes

AS ONE Corp's revenue and operating profit grew in FY25, with E-Commerce revenue up 22% YoY. The company unveiled new medium-term plan, with an...

Tina Banerjee

Alfresa Holdings (2784 JP): FY23 Result Is Expected to Exceed Previous Forecast

Alfresa’s FY23 revenue, operating profit, and net profit are expected to beat guidance by 3%, 2%, and 21%, respectively, due to market growth and...

Tina Banerjee

Japan Healthcare: Currency Benefit Seems to Be Fading; Focus Will Be on Underlying Business Strength

As Yen is recovering from its multi-year lows against Dollar this year, export-oriented healthcare companies are expected to significantly...

Tina Banerjee

Alfresa Holdings (2784 JP): H1FY23 Review- Better-Than-Expected Performance; Outlook Is Positive

Alfresa reported revenue growth of 3% in H1FY23, driven by pharmaceutical wholesaling business, which is on an accelerated growth path due to...

Tina Banerjee