China's BioDlink International HY revenue falls

By Reuters News


Overview

  • China CDMO provider's half-year revenue fell to RMB 246 bln

  • Company expanded CDMO operations and invested in R&D during the reporting period

  • WuXi XDC completed acquisition, bringing new leadership and strategic direction


Outlook

  • Company did not provide specific financial guidance in the interim report


Result Drivers

  • CDMO EXPANSION - Co said accelerated expansion of CDMO operations contributed to results

  • PRODUCT PRESSURE – Product revenue fell 89% yr/yr to RMB45 mln, mainly due to intensified market competition and volume-based procurement

  • R&D RESOURCE REALLOCATION – R&D expenses fell 25% yr/yr to RMB27 mln as product pipelines were streamlined and resources shifted to CDMO development


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Key Details

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Consensus Estimate

H1 Revenue

RMB 246.01 mln


Analyst Coverage

  • The one available analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the biotechnology & medical research peer group is "buy."

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for BioDlink International Co Ltd is HK$4.40, about 17.3% above its September 28 closing price of HK$3.75


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