HL : HEALTHLEAD PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
YE/2566 (Jan - Dec 2023)
Business Overview

Healthlead operates as a holding company through subsidiaries by investing in drugstores and a health product distributor who collaborates with research institutions to develop and distribute innovative health products.

Financial Statement
2023 2022 2021 2020
Income Statement (MB)
Revenues 1,659.31 1,538.21 1,216.41 1,080.11
Expenses 1,558.59 1,389.82 1,113.73 1,006.58
Net Profit (Loss) 74.68 118.23 79.66 52.08
Balance Sheet (MB)
Assets 1,382.35 1,288.19 1,118.30 398.20
Liabilities 414.29 346.20 252.41 273.23
Shareholders' Equity 968.05 941.99 865.89 124.97
Cash Flow (MB)
Operating 91.26 136.20 85.18 96.96
Investing 177.28 -624.51 -14.75 -11.66
Financing -80.08 -70.34 599.72 -77.88
Financial Ratio
EPS (Baht) 0.27 0.43 0.39 0.32
GP Margin (%) 23.06 24.76 23.05 21.89
NP Margin (%) 4.50 7.69 6.55 4.82
D/E Ratio (x) 0.43 0.37 0.29 2.19
ROE (%) 7.82 13.08 16.08 41.67
ROA (%) 7.50 12.33 13.54 18.46
Business Plan

The Group aims to expand its branch continuously, targeting Bangkok and metropolitan areas due to the high market value. The target is to open 20 new branches in 2024 and to reach 100 branches in 2025. In addition, the Group also plans to launch innovative products under its own brands and expand its distribution channels.

Sustainable Development Plan
  • Aim to operate with fairness, legitimacy, and transparency.
  • Strictly comply with the law and regulations.
  • Operate in consistent with labor law and concerns regarding human rights.
  • Show responsibility to customers by providing high quality products and customer services, with accurate and updated information, and keeping client confidentiality.
  • Implement a green campaign by reducing usage of plastic bags and paper boxes. Implementing ERP systems to reduce paper usage. The Group initiated a pioneering project, by applying e-tax to business partners, in order to reduce paper use, for partners who are ready for the transformation.
  • Place its importance on a healthy community and support sustainable development. The Group has participated in diverse activities in various aspects such as public health, education, and religion.
Business Highlight

Investing in drugstores and a health product distributor who engages in with outsourced research teams to co-develop the most innovative health products. The Group owns four brands of drugstores and operates 50 branches throughout the Bangkok and Metropolitan area as of 31 December 2023. It also owns two brands: ‘PRIME’ - products in dietary supplements; ‘BESUTO’ - innovative hygiene and health products; and holds exclusivity of brand ‘BOMSKIN’ cosmeceutical skin care made in Korea.

Performance and Analysis
Business Performance Summary

For 2023 revenues from sales were 1,635.54 MB, 7.64% YOY increase - 98.56% of revenues from sales came from retail sales. The highest growth was revenues from medical food, grew 28.18% YOY, followed by personal healthcare 16.14% YOY and professional healthcare 15.06% YOY. However, sales of medical equipment dropped 23.42% YOY due to the cease of Covid-19 which resulted in a plunge of ATK and Covid-19 related products sales.

The Group reported a net profit of 74.68 MB in 2023, declined by 36.84% YOY. This decline was mainly due to the increase in distribution costs by 34.97% YOY, as the Group added 14 branches in 2023, resulting in its total number of branches rising from 36 to 50. Approximately 89.24% of distribution costs were staff costs, rental, and depreciation and amortization costs.

Key Milestones
  • As of 31 December 2023, the Group had a total of 50 branches, by adding 14 branches in 2023 in Bangkok and Metropolitan area.
  • Launched three new products in 2023 - two supplementary products under 'PRIME' brand and one 'Besuto' deodorizer product, amounting to 41 SKUs by the end of 2023.
  • Certified as Accredited Pharmacy by The Office of Community Pharmacy Accreditation (Thailand) to legitimately join the National Health Security System Program or the so-call "golden card" 30 Baht health care scheme.
  • VAT REFUND FOR TOURISTS is available in all branches.
  • Implemented e-Tax Invoice & e-Receipt.
Risk Management Policy
  • Since founding the drugstore 30 years ago, the Group has sourced from two major distributors. The partnership has gone well. However, the Group has regularly reviewed new suppliers to ensure it secures sufficient products.
  • In terms of competition risk, the Group focuses on expanding branches to strategic locations in Bangkok and having pharmacists stationed at all branches to guarantee superior quality of services.
  • The Group is widely recognized in pharmacist professional group, as it has been offering internship programs for pharmaceutical students from leading universities for years. This has efficiently mitigated the risk of pharmacist shortage.
Recent Awards and Recognitions
  1. Gold Medal for the invention Prime B0051 plus at the 2021 Japan Design, Idea & Invention Expo, August 18-20, 2021
  2. Silver Medal for the Invention Innovation Entitled: BESUTO-12 at the iCAN 2020 (Toronto, Canada), August 29, 2020
  3. Special Award in recognition of excellent invention/innovation of BESUTO-12 at the iCAN 2020 (Toronto, Canada), August 29, 2020
  4. Silver Medal for SPECIAL EDITION 2022 from Cell Matrix Technology Prime VISON Product - INVENTION GENEVA EVALUATION DAYS, March 28, 2022
  5. Gold Medal for the invention Prime MOVX2 -2022 Japan Design, Idea & Invention Expo, July 1-3, 2022
Revenue Structure
Profession healthcare 69.05% Home healthcare 15.05% Personal healthcare 10.32% Medical food 5.58%
Stock Information
mai / SERVICE
Closing price HL mai index 30.00 16.00 2.00 637.00 530.33 423.67 317.00 3-1-23 31-3-23 4-7-23 29-9-23 28-12-23
as of 28/12/23 HL SERVICE mai
P/E (X) 35.81 61.33 109.18
P/BV (X) 3.02 2.55 2.17
Dividend yield (%) 1.73 1.66 1.53
28/12/23 30/12/22 30/12/21
Market Cap (MB) 2,828.80 6,691.20 4,923.20
Price (B/Share) 10.40 24.60 18.10
P/E (X) 35.81 62.92 69.39
P/BV (X) 3.02 7.38 -
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Major Shareholders
as of 13/03/2023
Mr. Supakorn Bhandhukanonda (24.27%)
Mrs. Mataya Bhandhukanonda (20.73%)
Mr. Sumate Manosuthi (11.76%)
Mrs. Araya Tantanasin (8.25%)
Mr. Thatchaphon Chonwattanasakul (4.34%)
Others (30.65%)
Company Information and Contact
http://www.healthleadgroup.com
ir@healthleadgroup.com
0-2118-0884
99/4, Moo 10, Bang Muang Sub-District, Bang-Yai District Nonthaburi 11140
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