Risk factor
Very high price volatility
Profitability factor
Undervalued vs peers
About
Healius Limited is an Australian firm dedicated to delivering specialized diagnostic services to both individual consumers and healthcare practitioners. Its operations are structured into four primary segments: Pathology, Medical Imaging, Day Hospitals, and other miscellaneous services. The company's core offerings include comprehensive diagnostic imaging, private medical laboratory analysis, and various pathology services. Furthermore, under a diverse portfolio of brands such as Laverty Pathology, Dorevitch Pathology, QML Pathology, Western Diagnostic Pathology, Genomic Diagnostic, Vetpath Laboratory, Vetnostics, QML Vetnostics, TML Vetnostics, ASAP Laboratory, Abbott Pathology, TML Pathology, IQ, Pathology, Kossard, Gastrolab, and Agilex Biolabs, alongside Lumus Imaging and Montserrat, Healius also facilitates a wide array of specialized surgical procedures. These encompass cataract removal, colonoscopies, gastroscopies, plastic and cosmetic operations, skin cancer excisions, IVF egg collection, and gynecological surgeries. The company boasts an extensive network across Australia, comprising 2,105 pathology facilities, 11 day hospitals, and 134 imaging centers. Established in 1994, the entity was originally known as Primary Health Care Limited, adopting the Healius Limited name in December 2018. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Sydney, Australia.
Company Valuation
From both historical and forecast perspectives, the stock is underpriced compared to similar stocks. Specifically, the stock is neutral on EV/EBITDA, underpriced on P/FC.
Target Price
The average target price of HLS.AX is 0.50 and suggests 25% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to incr