Apex Healthcare Berhad (“AHealth”) (KLSE:AHEALTH) and Y.S.P. Southeast Asia Holding Berhad (“YSP”) (KLSE:YSPSAH) are two leading pharmaceutical groups listed on the Malaysian stock exchange.
In this article, we will make some quick-and-dirty comparisons, numbers-wise, between the two companies to help you determine which might give you more value for money.
Introducing the companies
AHealth was founded in 1962 as a retail pharmacy in Melaka, and today is involved in the development, manufacturing, sales and marketing, distribution and wholesaling of pharmaceuticals and consumer healthcare products. The group is also a contract manufacturer of orthopaedic devices for multinational orthopaedic companies.
On the other hand, YSP is a Malaysian pharmaceutical company which manufactures a wide array of pharmaceutical, over-the-counter (OTC), veterinary and aquatic products. Besides, the group has also diversified into traditional herbal products.
The table below shows the market capitalization, revenue and profit levels for both companies. Note that the market capitalisation is as of 18 September 2020, and the revenue and profit numbers...