Balance Sheet StrengthManageable leverage with debt-to-equity ~0.29 and a stable equity base supports financial resilience. This gives Dedicare flexibility to fund working capital and payroll in a labour-intensive staffing model, and cushions the business during cyclical demand downturns.

Cash ConversionFree cash flow tracking closely to net income indicates earnings are translating into real liquidity. For a staffing firm that must pay wages ahead of client receipts, consistent FCF supports operations, dividend funding and reduces reliance on external short-term financing.

Structural Demand In Healthcare StaffingDedicare operates in healthcare and life-science staffing where structural shortages and aging populations drive steady demand for nurses, physicians and specialists. The mix of temporary recurring placements and recruitment fees supports durable revenue streams over the medium term.

Bears Say

Revenue WeaknessTwo consecutive years of declining revenue reduce scale and bargaining leverage with clients and candidates. Lower volumes pressure fixed operating costs and recruiting investment, making it harder to restore margins and reinvest in growth initiatives without structural demand improvement.

Severe Gross Margin CompressionA collapse in gross margin is a structural red flag: it implies either sustained price pressure, adverse contract mix, or materially higher pay/costs. This directly erodes profitability and cash generation, undermines return on capital, and may require strategic pricing or cost restructuring to restore earnings power.

Higher Debt With Low Cash CoverageDebt increased materially in 2025 while operating cash flow coverage versus debt is low. If margins remain compressed, servicing higher debt could restrain flexibility for recruitment investment and working capital, raising refinancing and liquidity risk over the medium term.

DEDI FAQ

What was Dedicare AB’s price range in the past 12 months?

Dedicare AB lowest stock price was kr39.20 and its highest was kr53.60 in the past 12 months.

What is Dedicare AB’s market cap?

Dedicare AB’s market cap is kr380.59M.

When is Dedicare AB’s upcoming earnings report date?

Dedicare AB’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 23, 2026 which is in 63 days.

How were Dedicare AB’s earnings last quarter?

Dedicare AB released its earnings results on Feb 06, 2026. The company reported kr0.78 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by kr0.78.

Is Dedicare AB overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Dedicare AB’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Dedicare AB pay dividends?

Dedicare AB pays a Annually dividend of kr2.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.95%. See more information on Dedicare AB dividends here

What is Dedicare AB’s EPS estimate?

Dedicare AB’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Dedicare AB have?

Dedicare AB has 7,550,735 shares outstanding.

What happened to Dedicare AB’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Dedicare AB reported an EPS of kr0.78 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.667%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Dedicare AB?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SE:DEDI

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Company Description

Dedicare AB

Dedicare AB (publ) operates as a staffing company in the healthcare industry primarily in Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark. The company hires and recruits doctors, nurses, social workers, and managers, as well as other staff in health and social work. It provides individual temporary staffing, as well as department, unit, or operations team staffing services. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.