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Key Takeaways

• Strategic initiatives in the U.S. and Europe, such as Blue Light Cystoscopy expansion and partnerships, are expected to drive significant revenue and market growth.
  
• Anticipated international launches and collaborations, particularly in China, are poised to enhance cash flow and profit margins through increased market penetration.
  
• Regulatory delays in China and U.S. expansions, coupled with currency fluctuations, competitive pressures, and rising costs, could hinder Photocure's revenue growth and profitability.

Catalysts

Engages in the research, development, production, distribution, marketing, and sale of pharmaceutical products in Nordic countries, Germany, France, Austria, the United Kingdom, the BeNeLux, Italy, other European Countries, Canada, and the United States.

• The strategic expansion of Blue Light Cystoscopy (BLC) in the U.S. and Europe, particularly with the introduction of high-definition technology and mobile tower placements, is expected to drive significant revenue growth as it enhances diagnostic capabilities and access to underpenetrated markets.
  
• The collaboration with Richard Wolf to reintroduce a flexible blue light cystoscopy system in the surveillance market, which is three times the size of the surgical market, could lead to increased revenues and market share, impacting long-term earnings positively.
  
• The anticipated approval and launch of Hexvix in China, coupled with the strategic commercial partnership with Asieris, are expected to significantly boost revenues and provide additional milestones, thus enhancing cash flow and profit margins.
  
• By leveraging the ForTec mobile solution to improve access in the U.S., particularly for institutions facing capital constraints, the company aims for double-digit contributions to U.S. sales, potentially increasing profitability through greater market penetration.
  
• Continued efforts in reclassification of BLC in the U.S., alongside the supportive positioning of BLC amidst new bladder-sparing therapeutics, are expected to solidify BLC as a diagnostic standard, potentially increasing kit utilization and boosting overall earnings.

Photocure Future Earnings and Revenue Growth

Assumptions

• Analysts are assuming Photocure's revenue will grow by 12.2% annually over the next 3 years.
• Analysts assume that profit margins will increase from 2.7% today to 15.5% in 3 years time.
• Analysts expect earnings to reach NOK 114.9 million (and earnings per share of NOK 4.25) by about February 2028, up from NOK 14.2 million today.
• In order for the above numbers to justify the analysts price target, the company would need to trade at a PE ratio of 22.6x on those 2028 earnings, down from 110.3x today. This future PE is greater than the current PE for the GB Pharmaceuticals industry at 22.0x.
• Analysts expect the number of shares outstanding to remain consistent over the next 3 years.
• To value all of this in today's terms, we will use a discount rate of 5.67%, as per the Simply Wall St company report.

Photocure Future Earnings Per Share Growth

Risks

• The depreciation of the Norwegian kroner against the U.S. dollar and euro may pose risks, potentially leading to unfavorable foreign exchange impacts that could affect revenue and profitability if the trend reverses or continues to fluctuate.
  
• The company's expansion plans, particularly in China and the U.S., are contingent upon receiving timely regulatory approvals for equipment and products like the Richard Wolf system and the Cevira program, which could impact revenue growth and market access.
  
• The launch of high-definition systems by competitors such as Olympus may intensify competition, impacting Photocure's ability to capture or maintain market share, ultimately influencing revenue and earnings.
  
• The reliance on the ForTec mobile solution requires successful execution and adoption, which might take time to significantly impact overall business growth, potentially delaying expected revenue benefits.
  
• Ongoing project expenses, inflation, and currency fluctuations are driving higher operating expenses, which could adversely affect net margins and operating income if not offset by corresponding revenue growth.

Valuation

• The analysts have a consensus price target of NOK84.5 for Photocure based on their expectations of its future earnings growth, profit margins and other risk factors.
  
• In order for you to agree with the analyst's consensus, you'd need to believe that by 2028, revenues will be NOK742.4 million, earnings will come to NOK114.9 million, and it would be trading on a PE ratio of 22.6x, assuming you use a discount rate of 5.7%.
  
• Given the current share price of NOK58.3, the analyst price target of NOK84.5 is 31.0% higher.
  
• We always encourage you to reach your own conclusions though. So sense check these analyst numbers against your own assumptions and expectations based on your understanding of the business and what you believe is probable.