This ASX All Ordinaries share shrugged off the red to reach a new 52-week high today

We take a look at an All Ordinaries share that outperformed the index, and itself, today.

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Key points

  • ASX All Ordinaries healthcare share Ebos outperformed the index today 
  • The company's share price is trading at an all-time high 
  • The All Ordinaries Index slipped 0.89% in today's trade 

The All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) fell 0.89% today. But this share bucked the trend to leap higher.

The Ebos Group Ltd (ASX: EBO) share price climbed 1.76% today to close at a yearly high $41.57.

Let's take a look at the Ebos Group in more detail.

What does this ASX All Ordinaries share do?

Ebos is a marketer, wholesaler and distributor of healthcare, medical, animal care and pharmaceutical products in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.

Healthcare represents 87% of the company's business, with the other 13% of the company devoted to animal care.

Ebos shares are currently trading at an all-time high.

In a recent investor presentation, Ebos highlighted it makes over 12 million deliveries a year to healthcare providers and end markets.

Ebos reported $10.7 billion in revenue in the 2022 financial year. While underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) lifted 21.3% to $228.2 million.

The company delivered a final dividend of NZ 49 cents per share in FY22. Overall in FY22, Ebos delivered 96 cents per share of dividends to investors, up 8.5% on the previous year.

Ebos has acquired 20 companies since 2014. In May, Ebos acquired LifeHealthcare, one of the largest medical device distributors in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. Ebos sees this acquisition as an expansion opportunity. Commenting on this acquisition in November, Ebos said: "The LifeHealthcare acquisition established our presence in Southeast Asia and opens other potential opportunities in the region."

Ebos share price snapshot

The Ebos share price has climbed 4.45% in the last year. Meanwhile, Ebos shares are up 8.54% year to date. The All Ords share has a market capitalisation of $7.78 billion.

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For perspective, the ASX All Ordinaries Index has shed 8.2% in the past year and 7.48% in the year to date.

Motley Fool contributor Monica O'Shea has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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