Saudi healthcare sector’s Q2 profit misses estimates by 34%

13/08/2018 Argaam Exclusive

The aggregate net profit of Tadawul-listed healthcare firms, which stood at SAR 181 million for Q2 2018, fell 34 percent short of average forecasts of SAR 275 million, according to data compiled by Argaam.

 

The results of all healthcare companies missed analysts’ estimates for the period, especially the earnings of Dallah Healthcare Holding Co. and Saudi German Hospital, which missed estimates by 67 percent and 54 percent respectively.

Company Estimates Comparisons

Company 2018 - Q2 (net income) 2018 - Q2 (e) Change
MOUWASAT 87.88 90.36 (2.7 %)
DALLAH HEALTH 18.73 56.02 (66.6 %)
CARE 20.26 26.62 (23.9 %)
ALHAMMADI 19.93 28.45 (30.0 %)
SAUDI GERMAN HEALTH 34.27 73.92 (53.6 %)
Total 181.07 275.36 (34.2 %)

Out of six research firms, Albilad Capital’s estimates were in-line with the results of two healthcare firms, while Osool and Bakheet’s forecast met with Mouwasat Medical Services Co.’s Q2 results.

Actual Profit versus Estimates

Company 2018 - Q2 (net income) 2018 - Q2 (e) Most Accurate Research Company
MOUWASAT 87.88 87.60 OSOOL AND BAKHEET
DALLAH HEALTH 18.73 49.00 Albilad Capital
CARE 20.26 24.00 Al Rajhi Capital
ALHAMMADI 19.93 26.00 Albilad Capital
SAUDI GERMAN HEALTH 34.27 66.50 AlJazira Capital

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