Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mani-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6534:1" rel="noopener">Mani Inc (7730 JP)</a> Q1FY25 revenue rose 8% YoY, mainly driven by surgical and eyeless needles segments, and favorable foreign exchange. However, profitability declined year-over-year.</li>
<li>Despite the underperformance of dental segment, management reiterated FY25 guidance. Dental segment contributes more than 30% of total revenue.</li>
<li>Mani shares plunged 20% since it published its Q1 results. Investors should avoid Mani due to its uncertain revenue outlook and deteriorating profitability in short-term.</li>
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Mani Inc (7730 JP) Q1FY25 revenue rose 8% YoY, mainly driven by surgical and eyeless needles segments, and favorable foreign exchange. However, profitability declined year-over-year.
Despite the underperformance of dental segment, management reiterated FY25 guidance. Dental segment contributes more than 30% of total revenue.
Mani shares plunged 20% since it published its Q1 results. Investors should avoid Mani due to its uncertain revenue outlook and deteriorating profitability in short-term.


Mani Inc (7730 JP): Dental Loosing Shine In China; Margins Eroding; FY25 Guidance Reiterated

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. 


A Detailed Look Into Innovations in Dentistry

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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.


Nakanishi Inc (7716 JP): Acquisition and Fx to Nourish Topline; Margin Expansion in Near-Term

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.


Dentsply International (XRAY US): Sombre Growth Outlook and Pricey Valuation

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dentium-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23565:1" rel="noopener">Dentium (145720 KS)</a> earns more than 50% of its total revenue from China. The company’s revenue from China reported a CAGR of 32% during 2018–2022.</li>
<li>Despite concern over China slowdown and lower ASP due to VBP, in 3Q23, Dentium reported 12% YoY revenue growth in China, similar growth rate reported in 2Q23, driven by volume.</li>
<li>Economic slowdown is lingering over the global as well as Chinese dental implant sector, especially the premium brands. Dentium is positioned at the upper price portion within the value segment.  </li>
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Dentium (145720 KS) earns more than 50% of its total revenue from China. The company’s revenue from China reported a CAGR of 32% during 2018–2022.
Despite concern over China slowdown and lower ASP due to VBP, in 3Q23, Dentium reported 12% YoY revenue growth in China, similar growth rate reported in 2Q23, driven by volume.
Economic slowdown is lingering over the global as well as Chinese dental implant sector, especially the premium brands. Dentium is positioned at the upper price portion within the value segment.  


Dentium (145720 KS): Economic Health of China Is the Key to Bring Back Smiles

Switzerland

Straumann Holding AG develops, produces and sells dental implants.  The Company manufactures metal devices implantable in the jaw, in place of missing teeth, to which prosthetic teeth are attached.  Straumann has subsidiaries throughout Europe and North America.  The Company sells its products worldwide.

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Mani Inc (7730 JP): Dental Loosing Shine In China; Margins Eroding; FY25 Guidance Reiterated

Mani's Q1FY25 revenue was up 8% YoY driven by surgical and eyeless needles, but profitability declined. Dental segment continued to underperform....

Tina Banerjee

A Detailed Look Into Innovations in Dentistry

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

Pyari Menon

Nakanishi Inc (7716 JP): Acquisition and Fx to Nourish Topline; Margin Expansion in Near-Term

Nakanishi guided for 25% YoY revenue growth to ¥74B for 2024, driven by additional ¥12B revenue contribution from DCI and 6% YoY growth in dental...

Tina Banerjee

Dentsply International (XRAY US): Sombre Growth Outlook and Pricey Valuation

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

Tina Banerjee

Dentium (145720 KS): Economic Health of China Is the Key to Bring Back Smiles

In 3Q23, Dentium reported 12% YoY revenue growth from China, which represents 50%+ of total revenue. With value segment focus, Dentium is less...

Tina Banerjee

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Mani Inc (7730 JP): Dental Loosing Shine In China; Margins Eroding; FY25 Guidance Reiterated

​Mani's Q1FY25 revenue was up 8% YoY driven by surgical and eyeless needles, but profitability declined. Dental segment continued to underperform....

Tina Banerjee

A Detailed Look Into Innovations in Dentistry

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

Pyari Menon

Nakanishi Inc (7716 JP): Acquisition and Fx to Nourish Topline; Margin Expansion in Near-Term

Nakanishi guided for 25% YoY revenue growth to ¥74B for 2024, driven by additional ¥12B revenue contribution from DCI and 6% YoY growth in dental...

Tina Banerjee

Dentsply International (XRAY US): Sombre Growth Outlook and Pricey Valuation

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

Tina Banerjee

Dentium (145720 KS): Economic Health of China Is the Key to Bring Back Smiles

​In 3Q23, Dentium reported 12% YoY revenue growth from China, which represents 50%+ of total revenue. With value segment focus, Dentium is less...

Tina Banerjee

Mani's Q1FY25 revenue was up 8% YoY driven by surgical and eyeless needles, but profitability declined. Dental segment continued to underperform....

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

In 3Q23, Dentium reported 12% YoY revenue growth from China, which represents 50%+ of total revenue. With value segment focus, Dentium is less...