Risk factor
Weak & very vulnerable to price shocks
Profitability factor
Very low or no dividends
About
Hapvida Participações e Investimentos S.A., operating alongside its affiliated companies, is a key player in the Brazilian healthcare sector. The organization provides a variety of health and dental insurance plans. Its service offerings extend to direct medical and paramedical care, complemented by a suite of diagnostic services such as laboratory analysis, imaging, and ultrasound. Additionally, Hapvida supports educational initiatives by organizing courses, lectures, seminars, and similar events. The company is also involved in the administration, consultancy, deployment, and sale of individual, family, and collective healthcare systems and plans. It manages the reimbursement of medical, dental, hospital, and general healthcare expenses for its members, while simultaneously offering direct medical and hospital services. Hapvida maintains an extensive operational infrastructure, comprising 85 hospitals, 77 emergency units, 318 clinics, and 269 diagnostic centers. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Fortaleza, Brazil.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is fairly valued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is reasonably priced on P/E, 'cheap' on EV/EBIT
Target Price
The average target price of HAPV3.SA is 14.6 and suggests 119% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to i