Deutsche Bank Markets Research Asia Industry Date China 2013 Outlook 10 December 2012 Health Care Industry Update Jack Hu, Ph.D Research Analyst Anticipate healthy revenue growth (+852) 2203 6208
[email protected] and modest margin pressure Healthy sector growth with modest margin pressure in 2013 Top picks We estimate 20-22% growth for the drug sector and 19% growth for the Sino Biopharmaceutical Buy medical device sector in 2013, driven primarily by healthy growth in medical (1177.HK),HKD3.72 reimbursement funding and completion of the infrastructure build-up cycle, China Shineway (2877.HK),HKD12.16 Buy respectively. We expect operating margin erosion to continue, due largely to Mindray Medical (MR.N),USD34.47 Buy rising sales and marketing expenses. We reiterate our top picks, namely Shineway (2877.HK), Sino Biopharm (1177.HK) and Mindray Medical (MR.N). Companies Featured Catalysts in 2013 We expect the following positive catalysts: 1) continuous demand growth, Sino Biopharmaceutical Buy (1177.HK),HKD3.72 demonstrated by growth acceleration of in-/out-patient visits to hospitals; 2) 2011A 2012E 2013E 2013 NRDL expansion, as more drugs should be reimbursed; and 3) new GMP P/E (x) 20.1 22.3 19.0 inspection for injectables by YE13, since sector consolidation is likely to ensue. EV/EBITDA (x) 8.9 9.7 8.2 We also anticipate the following uncertainties in 2013: 1) 2013 RDL tender, Price/book (x) 3.0 4.2 3.9 which could have a negative impact on drug pricing; and 2) hospital reform, which will affect prescription volumes, a larger risk compared with pricing.