WOOF
VCA Inc.
Consumer
11/11/2013
Presented
| Date | 11/06/2013 |
| Price | $28.31 |
| Market Cap | $2.51B |
| Ent Value | $3.01B |
| P/E Ratio | 34.92x |
| Book Value | $14.48 |
| Div Yield | N/A |
| Shares O/S | 88.62M |
| Ave Daily Vol | 780,000 |
| Short Int | 2.70% |
Current
| Price | $4.62 |
| Market Cap | $1.27B |
| VCA Antech, Inc. operates as an animal healthcare company in the United States and Canada. It operates through two segments, Animal Hospital and Laboratory. The Animal Hospital segment offers general medical and surgical services, as well as specialized treatments comprising advanced diagnostic services, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, dermatology, and cardiology for companion animals; retail and pharmaceutical products. This segment also offers specialty pet products, including pet food, vitamins, therapeutic shampoos and conditioners, flea collars and sprays, and other accessory products; and grooming, bathing, and boarding services. The Laboratory segment provides testing and consulting services in the areas of chemistry, pathology, endocrinology, serology, hematology, and microbiology, as well as conducts tests specific to particular diseases. This segment serves animal hospitals, animal practices, universities, and other government organizations. The company also provides digital radiography and ultrasound imaging equipment, related hardware, software, and ancillary services to the veterinary market; online and printed communications, professional education, and marketing solutions to the veterinary community; and an e-commerce platform for independent animal hospitals. In addition, it offers professional services related to its equipment and software, including installations, on-site training, education services, and extended warranty programs; and mobile imaging services, as well as licenses software. As of December 31, 2012, it operated 609 animal hospitals and 55 veterinary diagnostic laboratories. The company also serves veterinary practices, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and the pet owning community. VCA Antech, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. |
Highlights
The presenter is bullish on the outlook for VCA Antech (WOOF), and believes a combination of macro and micro drivers create an attractive risk/ reward profile for investors who can own shares for the next 12-18 months. Unlike other retailers, the owner of veterinary hospitals and animal-focused laboratories did not drop through ‘08-’09 in the wake of the US housing crisis, and it has yet to really snap back.
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