HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Over 15 years' experience in both finance and healthcare, covering clinic operations, investment and equity research in both China and overseas.

Pre-IPO Scivita Medical Technology - The Industry, the Business, and the Concerns

China Healthcare Weekly (Apr.29)-SH Lockdown Impact on Pharma/CXO,China Biotech Categories & Way Out

Pharmaron Beijing Co Ltd (3759.HK/300759.CH) 2022/2021Q1 Results- Expectations Coexist with Concerns

WuXi AppTec (2359.HK/603259.CH)- Interesting Points to Ponder Behind 2021 Preliminary Financial Data

The Impact of COVID-19 and Shanghai Lockdown on China Healthcare

Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting (3347.HK/300347.CH) - The Business Model May Not Be a Safe Play

Gravity Works As WeWork Doesn't; Now Plan B

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>The weak performance of WuXi AppTec's investment business dragged down the overall net profit growth, which could get worse considering the macro uncertainties, leading to the change of valuation logic.</li>
<li>The gross profit margin showed a declining trend, and cost control in the context of inflation becomes urgent. Reduced cash balance, weaker short-term solvency and liquidity should also be noticed.</li>
<li>With majority revenue from overseas markets, external uncertainties (e.g. geopolitical conflict, complex Sino-US relationship, etc.) may be greater than expected. Investors may need to be ready for this.</li>
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The weak performance of WuXi AppTec's investment business dragged down the overall net profit growth, which could get worse considering the macro uncertainties, leading to the change of valuation logic.
The gross profit margin showed a declining trend, and cost control in the context of inflation becomes urgent. Reduced cash balance, weaker short-term solvency and liquidity should also be noticed.
With majority revenue from overseas markets, external uncertainties (e.g. geopolitical conflict, complex Sino-US relationship, etc.) may be greater than expected. Investors may need to be ready for this.


WuXi AppTec Co Ltd (2359.HK/603259.CH) 2022Q1 - Some Points Worth the Attention