Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
Hoshi Iryo-Sanki Co., Ltd., a Japanese firm, specializes in the production and distribution of pharmaceutical-grade medical oxygen and nitrous oxide. Its business activities are structured across five distinct divisions: Medical Gas, Home Healthcare, Medical Gas Equipment Construction, Nursing Care, and Facilities Nursing. The Medical Gas division primarily handles the sale of various medical gases, including oxygen and anesthetic gases. Through its Home Healthcare division, the company offers rental services for essential medical devices, such as oxygen concentrators for home therapy, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines, and home ventilators. The Medical Gas Equipment Construction segment is responsible for the planning, installation, and subsequent maintenance and inspection of medical gas piping systems. The Nursing Care division provides a comprehensive suite of services, encompassing the rental and sale of care-related products, home modifications, and direct nursing assistance through home visits and in-home care coordination. Lastly, the Facilities Nursing division manages and operates fee-based residential nursing homes and day care centers, along with other related services. Established in 1960, the company's main offices are situated in Tokyo, Japan.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is distinctly 'cheaper' than its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'cheap' on P/E, undervalued on EV/EBITD.