dentalcorp: Keeping Debt Under Control Will Create Credibility

  • dentalcorp's aggressive M&A previously strained its balance sheet, but management has since prioritized free cash flow and leverage improvement. Recent results show stable gross margins, controlled expenses, and strong underlying free cash flow (including growth capex but excluding M&A) of about C$0.17 per share quarterly. Debt is now under control, with a net debt/EBITDA ratio declining to a manageable 3.4x, supporting future growth without excessive risk.