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APOLLOHOSP Healthcare 14 Aug 2024

Apollohosp Ltd — Q1 FY25

Apollo Hospitals delivered a strong Q1 FY25 with consolidated revenue of INR 5,086 crore (+15% YoY) and EBITDA of INR 675 crore (+33% YoY).

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Revenue ₹5,086 Cr +15%
EBITDA ₹675 Cr +33%
PAT ₹316 Cr +83%
EBITDA Margin 13%
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Apollo Hospitals delivered a strong Q1 FY25 with consolidated revenue of INR 5,086 crore (+15% YoY) and EBITDA of INR 675 crore (+33% YoY). PAT surged 83% YoY to INR 305 crore. The hospital business saw inpatient volumes grow 11% YoY and occupancy rise 600bps to 68%, driven by insurance penetration (now 47% of revenue) and medical team expansion (102 doctors added). Apollo HealthCo reported positive EBITDA of INR 23 crore, with 24/7 digital losses narrowing to INR 97 crore. Management guided for 100bps margin expansion in hospitals over 3-4 quarters and 24/7 breakeven in 6-7 quarters. Risk: slower-than-expected ARPOB recovery due to higher medical case mix and potential disruption from Bangladesh political situation (2% of revenue).

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Quarter Snapshot

Occupancy 68%
+600bps YoY

Group occupancy rose from 62% to 68% year-on-year, driven by higher inpatient volumes and insurance penetration.

Inpatient Volume Growth 11%
+11% YoY

IP volumes grew 11% year-on-year, with strong performance across all markets and specialties.

Insurance Revenue Share 47%
+400bps YoY

Insurance patient revenue as a share of hospital revenue increased to 47%, up from ~43% last year.

24/7 Digital Cash Losses INR 97 crore
-36% YoY

Digital platform cash losses (ex-ESOP) reduced from INR 152 crore to INR 97 crore year-on-year.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q1 FY25 vs Q4 FY24
2 new guidance2 dropped3 new risk4 risk resolved
NEW
Hospital margin expansion of 100bps over 3-4 quarters

Management expects healthcare services EBITDA margin to expand by 100 basis points over the next 3-4 quarters, driven by volume growth, case mix improvement, and cost optimization.

NEW
ARPOB growth of 7% for FY25

Management guided for ARPOB increase of 7% for the full year, supported by tariff revision of 4%, better case mix, and international patient recovery.

UPDATED
Apollo 24/7 digital breakeven in 6-7 quarters

The digital segment is on track to achieve breakeven within the next six to seven quarters, supported by GMV growth and cost control.

UPDATED
500-550 new pharmacy stores in FY25

Apollo HealthCo plans to add 500-550 new offline pharmacy stores in FY25, with Q1 impacted by election delays but pace expected to pick up.

DROPPED
Healthcare services revenue growth >15% in FY25

Driven by volume growth, network expansion, and better asset utilization.

DROPPED
Healthcare services EBITDA margin expansion of 150 bps in FY25

Targeting 25% margin by end of FY25 through cost optimization and surgical volume growth.

NEW RISK
Bangladesh political situation impacting international patients

Bangladesh contributes ~30% of international patient revenue (2% of total revenue). Recent political issues have caused a drop in volumes, though management expects recovery.

NEW RISK
Slower ARPOB recovery due to higher medical case mix

ARPOB grew only 2% YoY due to a higher proportion of medical admissions. Management expects improvement but there is risk if surgical volumes do not pick up as anticipated.

NEW RISK
New hospital bed additions may pressure margins

Operationalization of four new hospitals (1,500 beds) over next five quarters could reduce EBITDA margins by 100-150bps from FY25 exit levels.

RISK GONE
New hospital ramp-up may delay margin recovery

Four new hospitals with 1,500 beds to be operationalized by calendar 2025-26; initial costs could pressure margins.

RISK GONE
Doctor hiring costs may not yield immediate volume benefits

150 new doctors hired in FY24; full revenue contribution expected only by Q2 FY25, posing near-term margin risk.

RISK GONE
Inventory rationalization impact on pharmacy distribution

Lower inventory buildup reduced pharmacy distribution sales by ~INR 150 crore in Q4; growth recovery depends on store-level execution.

RISK GONE
Competitive pressure in Nashik market

Nashik hospital remains a drag on western region occupancy due to multiple competitors and low-paying patient mix.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

Apollo 24|7 operational breakeven in Q4 FY24

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24, Q4 FY24

Targeting GMV of INR 1,700 crore per quarter and take rate improvement from 4% to 8%.

Addition of 2,300 beds over three years at INR 3,400 crore

Mentioned in Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24

Expansion plan includes new hospitals in Pune, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and brownfield in Bangalore, with first beds operational in FY25.

Combined pharmacy revenue target of INR 10,000 crore with 6% EBITDA margin

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24

Pharmacy business is on track to achieve INR 10,000 crore in revenue for FY24 with EBITDA margin of 6% or higher.

Healthcare services EBITDA margin expansion of 150 bps in FY25

Mentioned in Q2 FY24, Q4 FY24

Targeting 25% margin by end of FY25 through cost optimization and surgical volume growth.

Healthcare services revenue growth of 15% for FY24

Mentioned in Q3 FY24, Q4 FY24

Driven by volume growth, network expansion, and better asset utilization.

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Top guidance Hospital margin expansion of 100bps over 3-4 quarters

Management expects healthcare services EBITDA margin to expand by 100 basis points over the next 3-4 quarters, driven by volume growth, case mix im...

Top risk Bangladesh political situation impacting international patients

Bangladesh contributes ~30% of international patient revenue (2% of total revenue).

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