SmileDirectClub, Inc.

SmileDirectClub, Inc. (NASDAQ: SDC) is a dental company that developed a Medtech platform for teeth straightening. The Company's network of doctors has hired the Company to provide various non-clinical administrative support services, including access to and use of its SmileCheck platform. Its SmileCheck platform is a hub for all medical records, business transactions, and member communications. SmileCheck has an online portal that allows you to access your treatment plan information from anywhere. The Company's aligner treatment is aimed at the orthodontics market.

Key Highlights

• The company reported YoY decline of 2.92% in net revenue to USD 637.61 million in FY21 (ended December 31, 2021) compared to USD 656.78 million in FY20.
• SDC net loss increased to USD 335.65 million in FY21 vs. USD 278.50 million in FY20.
• As of December 31, 2021, the company had cash and cash equivalents of USD 224.86 million and outstanding debt of USD 740.97 million.
• Its ROE was -42.7% in FY21, whereas the industry median stood at 4.7%.
• Relatively high gross margin 72.1% in FY21 vs. industry median of 68.1%.
• On March 24, 2022, Following the accelerated adoption of telehealth during the pandemic, a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers commissioned by SDC found that consumers want telehealth services to continue. According to the survey, patients benefit from telehealth for a variety of reasons, including more accessible access to their doctor, flexible scheduling, more time back in their day, and more affordable care options.
• Stock is currently trading between its crucial short-term (50-day) and long-term (200-day) SMA support levels.
• The stock is leaning towards the lower end of its 52-week range of USD 1.76 to USD 11.75.

Conclusion: Considering the company’s flat topline, expansion of losses, technical indicators, and associated risks, we recommend a "Watch" rating on the stock at the current price of USD 2.545, down 3.96%, as of April 05, 2022, at 10:27 AM PDT.

Technical Price Chart (as on April 05, 2022, at 10:27 AM PDT). Source: REFINITIV, Analysis by Kalkine Group

Technical Analysis Summary:

*Current price as of April 05, 2022, at 10:27 AM PDT

Investors can evaluate the stock based on the support and resistance levels provided in the report in case of keen interest taking into consideration the risk-reward scenario.

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Note 1: The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV.  

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