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Global Health (Medanta) achieved strong financial results in Q4FY26, marked by a significant year-over-year increase in revenue, EBITDA, and net profit. The Average Revenue Per Occupied Bed (ARPOB) rose by 5%, reflecting improved pricing power and service value, supported by strategic capacity expansion.
Margins Improve Despite Lower Occupancy
While occupancy rates at facilities including Lucknow, Patna, and the new Noida unit were lower, averaging 44%, margins for these newer operations (excluding Noida) grew by 220 basis points year-over-year to 32.4%. This improvement in margins, even with reduced utilization, indicates effective cost management. Global Health added 623 beds during FY26 across Noida, Patna, and Ranchi, increasing its total capacity to 3,665 beds.
Analyst Reaffirms Buy Rating
Anand Rathi forecasts continued growth for Global Health, projecting compound annual growth rates of 15% for revenue, 24% for EBITDA, and 18% for net profit between FY26 and FY28. The brokerage firm reiterated its BUY rating and revised its price target to Rs1,400, based on 26 times FY28 estimated EV/EBITDA, showing confidence in the company's earnings potential and alignment with industry peers.
Potential Challenges Ahead
The lower occupancy rates (44%) at new facilities in Lucknow, Patna, and Noida represent a ramp-up period that could affect short-term profitability if patient flow doesn't meet expectations. Achieving projected occupancy and profitability targets will depend on consistent patient acquisition and managing competitive pressures. Anand Rathi's slight reduction in the price target to Rs1,400 from Rs1,450 may signal a careful adjustment to growth forecasts.
Positive Growth Outlook
Analysts anticipate sustained revenue and EBITDA growth for Global Health through FY28, driven by its ongoing capacity additions and margin improvement strategies. The favorable healthcare sector, boosted by increased spending and an aging population, supports Medanta's growth plans. The market will monitor the ramp-up of new facilities and their impact on overall occupancy and profitability.