Laurus Labs operates in the segment of generic APIs & FDFs (formulations), custom synthesis and biotechnology. Major focus in APIs is on ARV, oncology and other APIs.
• It owns 11 manufacturing units (six FDA approved sites) with 74 DMFs, 32 ANDAs filed (15 Para IV, 11 first to file) and 192 patents granted.
• Laurus acquired Richore Life Sciences to diversify in recombinant animal origin free products, enzymes as well as building biologics custom synthesis.
Q4FY23
Mixed set of numbers with a sharp fall in margins.
• Revenues were in line, down 3.1% YoY at ₹ 1,381 crore
• EBITDA de-grew 28% YoY to ~₹ 286 crore while EBITDA margins corrected ~716 bps YoY to 20.7%. PAT came in at ₹ 105.3 crore for the quarter
Pharmaceuticals company Laurus Labs announced Q4FY24 & FY24 results:
Q4FY24 Financial Highlights:
Revenue at Rs 1,440 crore, 4 % (YoY)
EBITDA at Rs 259 crore, -10 % (YoY)
EBITDA margins at 18.0 %
Spend on New Initiatives (Cell & Gene Therapy, Animal Health) at Rs 12 crore
PAT at Rs 76 crore, -26% (YoY)
PAT margins at 5.2%
EPS (Diluted) for the period at Rs 1.4 per share (not annualised)
Interim Dividend of Rs 0.40/- per share
FY24 Financial Highlights:
Revenue at Rs 5,041 crore, -17% (YoY) Excluding the large PO, growth of 9%
EBITDA at Rs 798 crore, -50 % (YoY)
EBITDA margins at 15.8 %
Spend on New Initiatives (Cell & Gene Therapy, Animal Health) at Rs 50 crore
PAT at Rs 161 crore, -80% (YoY)
PAT margins at 3.2%
EPS (Diluted) for the period at Rs 2.9 per share
Commenting on the highlights, Founder and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Satyanarayana Chava stated “Laurus core results reflects continued resilience across our business divisions despite discontinuation of Covid related products purchase orders. We delivered underlying revenue growth of 9% driven by strong performance in FDF, CDMO, Onco API and Bio division. In the CDMO space, we are delivering on multiple RFPs involving higher chemical complexity and scale with increased customer engagement focusing on several sustainable technology platforms. Our on-going innovative CGT investment continue to report significant updates for the period under review, especially successful NexCAR19 commercial launch in India to treat cancers. We are entering FY25 with solid foundation and remain committed to grow by focusing on R&D led commercial excellence. We are prioritizing efforts to improve margin, particularly increasing asset utilization across network and delivering late phase commercial opportunity. At the same time, we have been investing in Laurus future and continuing to create value for all stakeholders.”
Commenting on the results, V V Ravi Kumar, Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer said, “Overall FY24 reported operating result was challenging driven by selling price decline in ARV products, absence of large PO, and continued OPEX on growth projects/new initiatives. We achieved Rs 5,041 crore in revenues, representing 17% decline. Excluding the large PO the underlying growth was 9% over last year. Gross margin was 51.7% and EBITDA at Rs 798 crore resulting in 15.8% margin. The EBIDTA margin for the Q4FY24 is at 18.0% and reflecting sequential improvement. Despite operational challenges, our committed capacity built-up is on track and continuing our focus on productivity improvement. Going ahead, we are fully focusing on gradually returning to growth, prioritising investments in high value segments, improving Net debt leverage while defining our strategic roadmap to ensure long-term profitable and sustainable growth. We are pleased with our Q4 sequential improvement, supported from all divisions."
Laurus Labs Ltd is in the Pharmaceuticals sector with the Market Capitalization of worth Rs. 37508.48 crores, it is incorporated in the year 2005. It features consolidated sales of Rs. 1220.60 crores in June 2021. The company is also listed in the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) with the code 540222 and additionally listed in the National Stock Exchange (NSE) with the code LAURUSLABS.
Laurus Labs is one of the top pharmaceuticals companies in the country, holding a leadership position in research & development and manufacturing of generic APIs. The company is also working with several top pharmaceuticals companies worldwide for research & development with a primary focus on anti-retroviral, Hepatitis C, and Oncology drugs. The company also owns around 155 patents. The headquarters of Laurus labs are situated in the city of Hyderabad, while its manufacturing plants are located in Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. Laurus Labs has also received several approvals from major regulatory medical bodies worldwide, such as WHO, USFDA, KFDA, MHRA, etc. In March’20, Laurus Labs received approval from USFDA for hydroxychloroquine tablets, which were initially used to treat the COVID-19 patients. The promoters within the company currently hold 53.56% of the stake in the company, while the Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) and Domestic Institutional Investors (DII) hold 6.65% and 3.44% of the stake. The balance of 36.35% is by others (retail investors).
In June 2021, quarterly net sales were Rs. 1,220.6 crores, which has increased by approximately 25.78% from Rs. 970.4 crores for the April-June 2020 quarter. The quarterly net profit in June 2021 was Rs. 222.08 crores, which has grown by 39.87% from a net profit of Rs. 158.78 crores in June 2020. In June 2021, operating profit was reported at Rs. 1,032.11 crores, which is also increased by 25.79% as compared to an operating profit of Rs. 820.49 crores for the quarter ending in June 2020. From Rs. 2.97 in June 2020, the EPS of Laurus Labs has grown to just Rs. 4.14 per share in June 2021. LAURUSLABS’s stock closed at Rs. 689.35 on 16th August’2021 (NSE) and has returned 86.97% in the last six months and 234.49% within the last year.
Laurus Labs Ltd is in the Pharmaceuticals sector with the Market Capitalization of worth Rs. 37508.48 crores, it is incorporated in the year 2005. It features consolidated sales of Rs. 1220.60 crores in June 2021. The company is also listed in the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) with the code 540222 and additionally listed in the National Stock Exchange (NSE) with the code LAURUSLABS.
Laurus Labs is one of the top pharmaceuticals companies in the country, holding a leadership position in research & development and manufacturing of generic APIs. The company is also working with several top pharmaceuticals companies worldwide for research & development with a primary focus on anti-retroviral, Hepatitis C, and Oncology drugs. The company also owns around 155 patents. The headquarters of Laurus labs are situated in the city of Hyderabad, while its manufacturing plants are located in Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. Laurus Labs has also received several approvals from major regulatory medical bodies worldwide, such as WHO, USFDA, KFDA, MHRA, etc. In March’20, Laurus Labs received approval from USFDA for hydroxychloroquine tablets, which were initially used to treat the COVID-19 patients. The promoters within the company currently hold 53.56% of the stake in the company, while the Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) and Domestic Institutional Investors (DII) hold 6.65% and 3.44% of the stake. The balance of 36.35% is by others (retail investors).
In June 2021, quarterly net sales were Rs. 1,220.6 crores, which has increased by approximately 25.78% from Rs. 970.4 crores for the April-June 2020 quarter. The quarterly net profit in June 2021 was Rs. 222.08 crores, which has grown by 39.87% from a net profit of Rs. 158.78 crores in June 2020. In June 2021, operating profit was reported at Rs. 1,032.11 crores, which is also increased by 25.79% as compared to an operating profit of Rs. 820.49 crores for the quarter ending in June 2020. From Rs. 2.97 in June 2020, the EPS of Laurus Labs has grown to just Rs. 4.14 per share in June 2021. LAURUSLABS’s stock closed at Rs. 689.35 on 16th August’2021 (NSE) and has returned 86.97% in the last six months and 234.49% within the last year.
Laurus Labs share price as on 30 Jun 2024 is Rs. 424.55. Over the past 6 months, the Laurus Labs share price has decreased by 1.79% and in the last one year, it has increased by 16.92%. The 52-week low for Laurus Labs share price was Rs. 328.15 and 52-week high was Rs. 471.
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Market capitalization or market cap is determined by multiplying the current market price of a company's shares with the total number of shares outstanding. As of Jun 28, 2024 03:57 PM, the market cap of Laurus Labs Ltd stood at Rs. 22,881.80 Cr.