Narrative Update on WuXi Biologics (Cayman) Analyst Price Target
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for WuXi Biologics (Cayman) from $38.61 to $38.59. This adjustment is attributed to a modest increase in the discount rate, while growth and margin projections remain largely unchanged.
What's in the News
- Launched TrueSite TI, a fourth-generation targeted integration platform designed to enhance the speed, quality, and scalability of biologics development, boasting stable expression in over 99% of cell lines across 60 generations (Product-Related Announcements).
- Released the inaugural "WuXi Biologics Green CRDMO White Paper," sharing sustainable solutions for biologics and receiving recognition from the United Nations Global Compact. Achieved multiple industry-leading ESG ratings and awards in 2024 (Product-Related Announcements).
- Completed the repurchase of 109,143,000 shares, representing 2.65% of the company for HKD 1,693.23 million as part of the ongoing buyback program announced in September 2024 (Buyback Tranche Update).
- The Dundalk, Ireland facility received EMA approval for commercial manufacturing, marking its first European product launch and reinforcing the company's 100% success rate in global regulatory inspections (Business Expansions).
Valuation Changes
- Consensus Analyst Price Target has decreased marginally from HK$38.61 to HK$38.59.
- Discount Rate has risen slightly from 7.52% to 7.98%.
- Revenue Growth projections are unchanged at 16.11%.
- Net Profit Margin remains essentially stable at 21.46%.
- Future P/E has increased modestly from 25.83x to 26.08x.
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