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Wuxi Biologics (2269) Earnings: FY Net Income Surpasses Estimates with Strong Revenue and Margins

  • Wuxi Biologics reported a net income of 3.36 billion yuan, surpassing the estimated 3.31 billion yuan.
  • The company achieved a revenue of 18.68 billion yuan, beating the forecast of 18.06 billion yuan.
  • Pre-IND services revenue reached 7.06 billion yuan, significantly exceeding the estimate of 6.08 billion yuan.
  • Adjusted net income stood at 4.78 billion yuan, outperforming the expected 3.86 billion yuan.
  • The gross margin was reported at 41%, slightly above the anticipated 40.4%.
  • Analysts provide a mostly positive outlook for Wuxi Biologics, with 27 buy ratings, 15 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Wuxi Biologics on Smartkarma

Wuxi Biologics has recently gained analyst coverage on Smartkarma, a platform where independent analysts share their insights on various companies. Xinyao (Criss) Wang, in a bearish analysis, highlights key factors affecting Wuxi Biologics in the report “China Healthcare Weekly (Jan.5)-TCM VBP Update, Medical Device VBP Result Is Out, WuXi Bio’s Outlook“. Wang mentions that the Value-Based Pricing (VBP) results of Traditional Chinese Medicine Patent Medicines have been released, with some products experiencing significant price reductions. Additionally, the VBP outcomes for cochlear implants and peripheral vascular stents have been positive, attracting active participation from both foreign and domestic companies seeking to expand their market presence in China.

Wang emphasizes the importance of monitoring Wuxi Biologics‘ performance throughout 2024 to ensure it meets expectations, indicating this as a crucial factor for the company’s prospects. The analyst suggests that until significant investments by key figures such as Li Ge are made in Wuxi Biologics, a cautious approach is advised. While the report lacks a definitive long-term rationale, it recommends short-term trading strategies for investors considering positions in Wuxi Biologics.


A look at Wuxi Biologics Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend1
Growth3
Resilience4
Momentum5
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.2

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

WuXi Biologics (Cayman) Inc., a prominent player in R&D services for the pharmaceutical industry, has garnered varying scores in different aspects of its operations. The company has received high marks in momentum and resilience, indicating strong growth potential and robustness in the face of challenges. With operations spanning across China, the U.S., and Iceland, WuXi Biologics offers an extensive range of services aimed at accelerating drug and medical device R&D processes for its global partners.

While excelling in momentum and resilience, the company’s performance in value and dividend aspects received more moderate scores. With a moderate outlook in value and growth categories, WuXi Biologics showcases potential for future development but may not currently be seen as undervalued. Furthermore, the company’s low dividend score suggests a focus on reinvesting in its operations rather than distributing profits to shareholders. Overall, WuXi Biologics presents a mix of strengths and areas for potential improvement, positioning itself as a dynamic player in the R&D services sector.


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