Supercomnet Technologies Bhd is recommended as a BUY with a target price of RM0.98. The company is expected to see 30% earnings growth in its medical cable business due to increased healthcare spending during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since February, it has seen surging orders for disposable bronchoscopes and critical care monitoring cables used in intensive care units. The company also benefits from a stronger US dollar as it exports over 70% of its products and lower copper prices. It has a solid balance sheet with net cash of RM46m and expects net margins to improve to 18% by FY2021, driving double digit earnings growth over the next two years.
Supercomnet Technologies Bhd is recommended as a BUY with a target price of RM0.98. The company is expected to see 30% earnings growth in its medical cable business due to increased healthcare spending during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since February, it has seen surging orders for disposable bronchoscopes and critical care monitoring cables used in intensive care units. The company also benefits from a stronger US dollar as it exports over 70% of its products and lower copper prices. It has a solid balance sheet with net cash of RM46m and expects net margins to improve to 18% by FY2021, driving double digit earnings growth over the next two years.
Supercomnet Technologies Bhd is recommended as a BUY with a target price of RM0.98. The company is expected to see 30% earnings growth in its medical cable business due to increased healthcare spending during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since February, it has seen surging orders for disposable bronchoscopes and critical care monitoring cables used in intensive care units. The company also benefits from a stronger US dollar as it exports over 70% of its products and lower copper prices. It has a solid balance sheet with net cash of RM46m and expects net margins to improve to 18% by FY2021, driving double digit earnings growth over the next two years.
• BUY with target price of RM0.98 premised on 25x PER FY20 against Bursa Malaysia healthcare sector of PER 30x. • Scomnet medical cable to see 30% earnings growth with increased spending in healthcare amidst the Covid-19 pandemic on the back of improved demand. • Since February, it has seen a surge in orders for disposable bronchoscope which is the main component used in the first in line lung treatment for patients with respiratory infections and critical care monitoring cable for the use in intensive care units. • Its cables are approved by the European Medical Agency (EMA) and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for Europe and North and Central America with key clients such as Edwards Lifesciences and Ambu, both major players in different segments of cardiovascular medical devices space globally. • Scomnet is set to benefit from the stronger USD as it exports over 70% of its products. In addition, copper which accounts for more than 50% of its raw materials has seen price fall to a 4-year low. • Balance sheet remains solid with net cash of RM46m and zero borrowings. • Current net margins of 15% is set to improve to 18% by FY20 and FY21. This would catapult the group’s earnings to a new high and expect EPS to chart double digit growth of 35% and 20% for FY20 and FY21 respectively. This document has been prepared for general circulation based on information obtained from sources believed to be reliable but we do not make any representations as to its accuracy or completeness. Any recommendation contained in this document does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and the particular needs of any specific person who may read this document. This document is for the information of addressees only and is not to be taken in substitution for the exercise of judgement by addressees and further shall not be re-distributed to any other third party. Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd accepts no liability whatsoever for any direct or consequential loss arising from any use of this document or any solicitations of an offer to buy or sell any securities. Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd and its associates, their directors, and/or employees may have positions in, and may affect transactions in securities mentioned herein from time to time in the open market or otherwise, and may receive brokerage fees or act as principal or agent in dealings with respect to these companies.
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