Building momentum toward break-even
Novacyt reported FY16 results on 27 April. Headline sales announced in January showed that total FY16 sales grew 25% y-o-y to €11.1m (38% at a constant exchange rate, CER). The acquisition of Primerdesign (consolidated from May 2016) added to total group H216 sales, which grew an impressive 47% (68% at CER) y-o-y. Novacyt’s earnings showed that sales growth was accompanied by a substantial expansion in gross margin from 48.1% in FY15 to consolidated 54.9% in FY16 or 59.0% pro forma. All this boosted consolidated EBITDA close to break-even at -€0.7m in H216 versus €1.6m in H116. We find the combination of a continuing high growth trend and near break-even EBITDA comforting and supportive for the share price.Novacyt is an international diagnostics group. Co. sales clinical products used in oncology, microbiology, haematology and serology testing, focusing on the development, manufacture and commercialisation of molecular, protein and whole-cell diagnostic products. Co. also develops new products for the infectious disease and oncology testing markets. Co. operates it business through three divisions that are principally based in the United Kingdom with additional operations in France, China, Australia and the United States: Primerdesign, NOVAprep® and Lab21.
Edison is an investment research and advisory company, with offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East and AsiaPac. The heart of Edison is our world renowned equity research platform and deep multi-sector expertise. At Edison Investment Research, our research is widely read by international investors, advisors and stakeholders. Edison Advisors leverages our core research platform to provide differentiated services including investor relations and strategic consulting.
.
Unfortunately, this report is not available for the investor type or country you selected.
Browse all ResearchPool reportsReport is subscription only.
Thank you, your report is ready.
Thank you, your report is ready.