Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

Samsung Biologics Co.,Ltd. manufactures bio-healthcare products. The Company develops, refines, and distributes biopharmaceutical products.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-biologics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22932:1" rel="noopener">Samsung Biologics (207940 KS)</a> reported 2024 revenue of KRW4.55T, up 23% YoY, ahead of guidance of 15–20%. Growth was driven by increased contribution from Plant 4 and milestone payment.</li>
<li>Ramp-Up at Plant 4 is expected to drive further revenue growth, while Plant 5, scheduled to begin operations in April 2025, will expand total production capacity to 784,000 liters. </li>
<li>Samsung Biologics is well positioned to be resilient to the industry challenges. The company has guided for 20–25% YoY revenue growth to KRW5456–5684B in 2025.</li>
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Samsung Biologics (207940 KS) reported 2024 revenue of KRW4.55T, up 23% YoY, ahead of guidance of 15–20%. Growth was driven by increased contribution from Plant 4 and milestone payment.
Ramp-Up at Plant 4 is expected to drive further revenue growth, while Plant 5, scheduled to begin operations in April 2025, will expand total production capacity to 784,000 liters. 
Samsung Biologics is well positioned to be resilient to the industry challenges. The company has guided for 20–25% YoY revenue growth to KRW5456–5684B in 2025.


Samsung Biologics (207940 KS): Record High Revenue in 2024; Accelerated Growth Expected in 2025

Daiichi Sankyo Co, Ltd is a holding company established through merger of Sankyo and Daiichi pharmaceutical. The Group manufactures pharmaceuticals for human/veterinary use and medical tools and equipment. It also researches and promotes products through related companies throughout the world. The Group also produces food, food additives, livestock feeds, and agrochemicals.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/daiichi-sankyo-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3014:1" rel="noopener">Daiichi Sankyo (4568 JP)</a> has received FDA approval for Datroway for the second-line treatment of unresectable or metastatic hormone receptor (HR) positive, HER2 negative breast cancer.</li>
<li>Last month, Datroway got approval in Japan. Regulatory submissions for the drug are under review in the EU, China, and other regions. The drug is undergoing trial for other indications.</li>
<li>AstraZeneca’s proven commercialization capability for Enhertu enhances conviction on the commercialization prospect of Datroway too. AstraZeneca pegged peak year revenue of Datroway at more than $5B (similar level to Enhertu).</li>
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Daiichi Sankyo (4568 JP) has received FDA approval for Datroway for the second-line treatment of unresectable or metastatic hormone receptor (HR) positive, HER2 negative breast cancer.
Last month, Datroway got approval in Japan. Regulatory submissions for the drug are under review in the EU, China, and other regions. The drug is undergoing trial for other indications.
AstraZeneca’s proven commercialization capability for Enhertu enhances conviction on the commercialization prospect of Datroway too. AstraZeneca pegged peak year revenue of Datroway at more than $5B (similar level to Enhertu).


Daiichi Sankyo (4568 JP): US Approval for Second ADC Drug to Drive Accelerated Growth

SYSMEX CORPORATION manufactures reagents and equipment for clinical tests including hematologic (blood) and immune tests. The Company also develops, manufactures, and trades particle analyzers such as blood coagulation analyzer and related software. Manufacturing and sales outside Japan include the United States, EMEA, China and Asia Pacific regions.

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<li>Sysmex America, Inc., a subsidiary of Sysmex Corp, recently announced plans to build a new reagent manufacturing, distribution, and service center in Brazil.</li>
<li>In FY24, sales in the Americas region for Sysmex increased 12% YoY to ¥118.7B. Reagents drove the revenue growing 16%.</li>
<li>Operating margins in the Americas have largely trodden on a volatile trajectory over the last few years hovering in the range of 4-6%, lowest among all the geographies.</li>
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Sysmex America, Inc., a subsidiary of Sysmex Corp, recently announced plans to build a new reagent manufacturing, distribution, and service center in Brazil.
In FY24, sales in the Americas region for Sysmex increased 12% YoY to ¥118.7B. Reagents drove the revenue growing 16%.
Operating margins in the Americas have largely trodden on a volatile trajectory over the last few years hovering in the range of 4-6%, lowest among all the geographies.


Sysmex Corp (6869 JP): Expansion Plans In Brazil Looks Prospective, Yet Gets Tricky With Margins

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Samsung Biologics secured highest ever contract manufacturing order worth KRW2.07T ($1.4B) from a European pharmaceutical company. The cumulative order volume has now surpassed $17.6B.</li>
<li>FDA has accepted Daiichi Sankyo’s revised filing for Dato-DXd for certain types of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and Eisai’s BLA for Leqembi subcutaneous autoinjector for weekly maintenance dosing.</li>
<li>Sun Pharma is acquiring Canada-based Antibe Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnological company developing novel drugs primarily focusing on reducing pain and inflammation. Biocon got FDA clearance for insulin facility in Malaysia.</li>
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Samsung Biologics secured highest ever contract manufacturing order worth KRW2.07T ($1.4B) from a European pharmaceutical company. The cumulative order volume has now surpassed $17.6B.
FDA has accepted Daiichi Sankyo’s revised filing for Dato-DXd for certain types of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and Eisai’s BLA for Leqembi subcutaneous autoinjector for weekly maintenance dosing.
Sun Pharma is acquiring Canada-based Antibe Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnological company developing novel drugs primarily focusing on reducing pain and inflammation. Biocon got FDA clearance for insulin facility in Malaysia.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Jan 19)- Samsung Biologics, Daiichi Sankyo, Eisai, Sun Pharma, Biocon

Shanghai Junshi Biosciences  / Equity Bottom-Up

Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co., Ltd. operates as a biopharmaceutical company. The Company develops and sells small molecule drugs, antibody drug conjugates, and other products. Shanghai Junshi Biosciences markets its products worldwide.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-junshi-biosciences-co-838d3eb3-3e0d-45f0-a9c5-ab0764709221" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27760:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Junshi Biosciences (1877 HK)</a> reported 60% revenue growth for toripalimab during 9M24 in China. All 10 indications of the drug are now included in China’s NRDL.</li>
<li>Partner launched toripalimab in U.S. in January 2024 and reported ~$19M revenue for the full-year. The drug is estimated to have U.S. market opportunity of $200M for the approved indication.</li>
<li>Geopolitical tension remains a major overhang and may continue to be a concern for toripalimab’s further indication expansion approvals in the U.S.</li>
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Shanghai Junshi Biosciences (1877 HK) reported 60% revenue growth for toripalimab during 9M24 in China. All 10 indications of the drug are now included in China’s NRDL.
Partner launched toripalimab in U.S. in January 2024 and reported ~$19M revenue for the full-year. The drug is estimated to have U.S. market opportunity of $200M for the approved indication.
Geopolitical tension remains a major overhang and may continue to be a concern for toripalimab’s further indication expansion approvals in the U.S.


Shanghai Junshi Bioscience (1877 HK): Key Drug on High Trajectory; Geopolitical Tension Spoils Party

Equity research analyst having 15+ years of experience, with an interest on fundamentally strong global healthcare companies. I have been helping investors to find future winners in healthcare space to grow their wealth by focusing on the strength and potential of the business models of the companies. My initiating coverage reports and pitch help investors to know ‘what to buy’, ‘why to buy’, and ‘when to buy’. My clients always remain on top of the sector with the help of my timely and detailed notes on earnings or any news update. I also provide broader view on the entire healthcare sector through periodic thematic reports.

Tina Banerjee
Global Healthcare Analyst

Samsung Biologics (207940 KS): Record High Revenue in 2024; Accelerated Growth Expected in 2025

Samsung Biologics exceeded revenue expectations in 2024, driven by Plant 4 ramp-up and milestone payments. With Plant 5 set to increase capacity,...

Tina Banerjee

Daiichi Sankyo (4568 JP): US Approval for Second ADC Drug to Drive Accelerated Growth

FDA approves Daiichi Sankyo's Datroway for second-line treatment of breast cancer. Supported by AstraZeneca's commercialization expertise, the...

Tina Banerjee

Sysmex Corp (6869 JP): Expansion Plans In Brazil Looks Prospective, Yet Gets Tricky With Margins

Sysmex plans to build a new reagent manufacturing center in Brazil. Increasing revenue contribution from low-margin region will not augur well for...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Jan 19)- Samsung Biologics, Daiichi Sankyo, Eisai, Sun Pharma, Biocon

APAC healthcare companies got approvals for new products as well as clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and collaborations...

Tina Banerjee

Shanghai Junshi Bioscience (1877 HK): Key Drug on High Trajectory; Geopolitical Tension Spoils Party

Shanghai Junshi Biosciences sees strong revenue growth for toripalimab in China. While US launch of the drug was in-line, geopolitical tensions...

Tina Banerjee

Samsung Biologics (207940 KS): Record High Revenue in 2024; Accelerated Growth Expected in 2025

​Samsung Biologics exceeded revenue expectations in 2024, driven by Plant 4 ramp-up and milestone payments. With Plant 5 set to increase capacity,...

Tina Banerjee

Daiichi Sankyo (4568 JP): US Approval for Second ADC Drug to Drive Accelerated Growth

​FDA approves Daiichi Sankyo's Datroway for second-line treatment of breast cancer. Supported by AstraZeneca's commercialization expertise, the...

Tina Banerjee

Sysmex Corp (6869 JP): Expansion Plans In Brazil Looks Prospective, Yet Gets Tricky With Margins

​Sysmex plans to build a new reagent manufacturing center in Brazil. Increasing revenue contribution from low-margin region will not augur well for...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Jan 19)- Samsung Biologics, Daiichi Sankyo, Eisai, Sun Pharma, Biocon

APAC healthcare companies got approvals for new products as well as clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and collaborations...

Tina Banerjee

Shanghai Junshi Bioscience (1877 HK): Key Drug on High Trajectory; Geopolitical Tension Spoils Party

​Shanghai Junshi Biosciences sees strong revenue growth for toripalimab in China. While US launch of the drug was in-line, geopolitical tensions...

Tina Banerjee

Samsung Biologics exceeded revenue expectations in 2024, driven by Plant 4 ramp-up and milestone payments. With Plant 5 set to increase capacity,...

FDA approves Daiichi Sankyo's Datroway for second-line treatment of breast cancer. Supported by AstraZeneca's commercialization expertise, the...

Sysmex plans to build a new reagent manufacturing center in Brazil. Increasing revenue contribution from low-margin region will not augur well for...

Shanghai Junshi Biosciences sees strong revenue growth for toripalimab in China. While US launch of the drug was in-line, geopolitical tensions...