Why WuXi Biologics (Cayman) Inc. (HKG:2269) Could Have A Place In Your Portfolio

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WuXi Biologics (Cayman) Inc. (HKG:2269) is a company with exceptional fundamental characteristics. Upon building up an investment case for a stock, we should look at various aspects. In the case of 2269, it is a company with robust financial health as well as a excellent growth outlook. Below, I've touched on some key aspects you should know on a high level. For those interested in digger a bit deeper into my commentary, take a look at the report on WuXi Biologics (Cayman) here.

Flawless balance sheet with high growth potential

2269 is an attractive stock for growth-seeking investors, with an expected earnings growth of 29% in the upcoming year. Earnings growth is paired with an eye-catching top-line trajectory also doubling over the same period, which indicates a high-quality bottom-line expansion, as opposed to those driven by unsustainable cost-cutting activities. 2269's ability to maintain an adequate level of cash to meet upcoming liabilities is a good sign for its financial health. This implies that 2269 manages its cash and cost levels well, which is a key determinant of the company’s health. 2269 currently has no debt on its balance sheet. This implies that the company is running its operations purely on off equity funding. which is rather impressive for a HK$91b market cap company. 2269 has plenty of financial flexibility, without debt obligations to meet in the short term, as well as the headroom to raise debt should it need to in the future.

SEHK:2269 Past and Future Earnings, June 5th 2019
SEHK:2269 Past and Future Earnings, June 5th 2019

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For WuXi Biologics (Cayman), there are three pertinent aspects you should further examine:

  1. Historical Performance: What has 2269's returns been like over the past? Go into more detail in the past track record analysis and take a look at the free visual representations of our analysis for more clarity.

  2. Valuation: What is 2269 worth today? Is the stock undervalued, even when its growth outlook is factored into its intrinsic value? The intrinsic value infographic in our free research report helps visualize whether 2269 is currently mispriced by the market.

  3. Other Attractive Alternatives : Are there other well-rounded stocks you could be holding instead of 2269? Explore our interactive list of stocks with large potential to get an idea of what else is out there you may be missing!

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