Caplin Point Laboratories Ltd
Caplin Point Laboratories Ltd
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Technical Indicators
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Strengths
4- Company has reduced debt.
- Company is almost debt free.
- Company has delivered good profit growth of 21.9% CAGR over last 5 years
- Company's median sales growth is 19.9% of last 10 years
Growth Rate
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
Caplin Point Laboratories is an ₹18,851 Cr market cap specialty pharma company that achieved consolidated revenue of ₹2,034 Cr in FY25 (up 15.5% YoY) and PAT of ₹541 Cr (up 17.3% YoY). The company trades at a PE of 27.8x with a 10-year profit CAGR of 30% and is virtually debt-free, while deriving roughly 85% of revenue from Latin America and Francophone Africa with a growing US injectable business.
- Virtually debt-free balance sheet with debt-to-equity near zero, providing financial flexibility and low interest burden
- Consistent profit compounding at 30% CAGR over 10 years and 22% CAGR over 5 years demonstrates durable earnings growth
- FY25 consolidated revenue grew 15.5% YoY to ₹2,034 Cr with PAT up 17.3% YoY to ₹541 Cr, maintaining double-digit growth trajectory
- Return on equity has remained consistently high at 21-25% over the past decade (3-year average 22%, 5-year average 23%), indicating efficient capital allocation
- US subsidiary revenue tripled YoY in Q1 FY27, with 18 ANDA approvals (out of 20 filed) and a focus on complex sterile injectables and ophthalmics addressing a $473 Mn+ market opportunity
- EBITDA margin of 38.4% in Q1 FY27 and gross margin of 59.8% significantly exceed Indian pharma peer averages of ~15-20% EBITDA margins
- Stock CAGR of 27% over 10 years and 35% over 3 years reflects sustained value creation and market re-rating
- Median sales growth of 19.9% over the last 10 years with compounded sales CAGR of 16% over 5 years shows revenue consistency across cycles
- Approximately 85% of revenue is concentrated in Latin America and Francophone Africa, exposing the company to currency, political, and regulatory risks in emerging markets
- PE of 27.8x is at a premium to many mid-cap pharma peers, leaving limited room for execution misses without de-rating
- Dividend yield of just 0.16% suggests minimal cash return to shareholders despite strong profitability
- US business (Caplin Steriles) is still scaling with only 18 ANDA approvals versus large generic players with 200+ approvals, facing intense pricing pressure in the US generics market
- 52-week high/low data unavailable, but 3-year stock CAGR of 35% implies valuation has run ahead of the 20% profit CAGR over the same period, suggesting stretched expectations
- Latin American markets often involve a stock-and-sell distribution model with credit risk, and currency devaluations in countries like Argentina and Nigeria can compress reported margins
- TTM sales growth of 15% and profit growth of 18% represent a deceleration from the 10-year CAGR of 25% sales and 30% profit growth, indicating a maturing growth trajectory
- Price-to-book of 5.25x implies the market is pricing in significant future growth; any slowdown in the US ramp-up or Latin America demand could trigger a correction
This is AI-generated analysis, not financial advice. Do your own due diligence.
AI News Digest
- Q1FY27 PAT up 18.8% YoY Aug 12
Net profit rose 18.8% YoY to ₹179 crore for Q1FY27, driven by strong US and Latin America sales. Board recommended a final dividend of ₹4 per share.
- New WTD, MD re-appointed Aug 12
D. Muralidharan appointed as Whole-Time Director and Dr. Sridhar Ganesan re-appointed as Managing Director for two-year terms effective August 2026.
- AGM record date set Sep 18 Aug 12
September 18, 2026 fixed as record date for 35th AGM and potential final dividend for FY26.
- Q1 FY27 earnings call held Jul 30
Conference call scheduled and held on August 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM IST to discuss June 2026 quarter results under SEBI Regulation 30.
TL;DR: Caplin Point delivered a solid Q1FY27 with 18.8% profit growth and announced a ₹4/share dividend, signalling confidence in cash flows. No visible headwinds emerged this period. Leadership continuity with the MD re-appointment adds stability. The trend is positive with strong earnings momentum, though sustaining US and LatAm growth will be key to watch in coming quarters.
Quarterly Results
| Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 395 | 410 | 436 | 453 | 459 | 483 | 493 | 502 | 510 | 534 | 543 | 600 | 610 |
| Expenses | 269 | 273 | 293 | 308 | 307 | 318 | 331 | 334 | 332 | 345 | 353 | 396 | 397 |
| Operating Profit | 127 | 137 | 142 | 145 | 152 | 165 | 162 | 168 | 178 | 189 | 190 | 204 | 213 |
| OPM % | 32% | 34% | 33% | 32% | 33% | 34% | 33% | 33% | 35% | 35% | 35% | 34% | 35% |
| Other Income | 12 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 31 | 26 | 23 | 30 | 34 | 28 | 34 |
| Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Depreciation | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 |
| PBT | 127 | 146 | 145 | 146 | 154 | 168 | 177 | 177 | 184 | 201 | 204 | 213 | 225 |
| Tax % | 18% | 20% | 18% | 17% | 19% | 22% | 21% | 18% | 18% | 20% | 19% | 19% | 20% |
| Net Profit | 104 | 116 | 120 | 121 | 125 | 131 | 140 | 145 | 151 | 160 | 166 | 173 | 179 |
| EPS in Rs | 13.62 | 15.13 | 15.43 | 16.01 | 16.31 | 17.21 | 18.28 | 18.76 | 20.1 | 20.32 | 21.56 | 22.38 | 23.27 |
Profit & Loss
| Jun 2015 | Mar 2016 9m | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 252 | 239 | 402 | 540 | 649 | 863 | 1,061 | 1,269 | 1,467 | 1,694 | 1,937 | 2,187 | 2,287 |
| Expenses | 192 | 175 | 276 | 345 | 417 | 603 | 732 | 874 | 1,025 | 1,142 | 1,287 | 1,426 | 1,491 |
| Operating Profit | 60 | 64 | 125 | 195 | 232 | 260 | 329 | 395 | 442 | 552 | 651 | 761 | 797 |
| OPM % | 24% | 27% | 31% | 36% | 36% | 30% | 31% | 31% | 30% | 33% | 34% | 35% | 35% |
| Other Income | 3 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 41 | 23 | 38 | 55 | 66 | 92 | 116 | 126 |
| Interest | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Depreciation | 8 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 23 | 32 | 37 | 47 | 45 | 53 | 66 | 73 | 78 |
| PBT | 53 | 60 | 121 | 188 | 227 | 269 | 314 | 386 | 451 | 564 | 677 | 803 | 844 |
| Tax % | 23% | 24% | 21% | 23% | 22% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 16% | 18% | 20% | 19% | — |
| Net Profit | 41 | 46 | 96 | 145 | 177 | 215 | 251 | 308 | 377 | 461 | 541 | 650 | 678 |
| EPS in Rs | 5.43 | 6.05 | 12.65 | 19.15 | 23.35 | 28.42 | 32.03 | 39.56 | 49.57 | 60.19 | 70.56 | 84.36 | 87.53 |
| Div. Payout % | 18% | 20% | 12% | 10% | 9% | 9% | 9% | 10% | 9% | 8% | 8% | 5% | — |
Balance Sheet
| Jun 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Reserves | 78 | 113 | 210 | 349 | 582 | 858 | 954 | 1,252 | 1,649 | 2,084 | 2,619 | 3,571 |
| Borrowings | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 113 | 235 | 219 | 222 | 219 | 222 | 5 |
| Other Liabilities | 134 | 137 | 133 | 136 | 109 | 139 | 159 | 250 | 305 | 380 | 352 | 454 |
| Total Liabilities | 229 | 267 | 358 | 500 | 743 | 1,126 | 1,364 | 1,736 | 2,191 | 2,698 | 3,208 | 4,045 |
| Fixed Assets | 113 | 144 | 152 | 169 | 227 | 272 | 305 | 287 | 280 | 453 | 546 | 605 |
| CWIP | 31 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 221 | 117 | 144 | 209 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 17 | 47 | 70 | 61 | 11 | 89 | 281 | 376 | 590 | 859 |
| Other Assets | 85 | 122 | 186 | 269 | 436 | 772 | 1,033 | 1,343 | 1,410 | 1,753 | 1,928 | 2,373 |
| Total Assets | 229 | 267 | 358 | 500 | 743 | 1,126 | 1,364 | 1,736 | 2,191 | 2,698 | 3,208 | 4,045 |
Cash Flow
| Jun 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | 50 | 42 | 68 | 66 | 83 | 45 | 269 | 337 | 271 | 318 | 432 | 523 |
| Investing | -23 | -6 | -36 | -69 | -100 | -54 | -30 | -377 | -216 | -319 | -333 | -582 |
| Financing | -9 | -14 | -7 | -12 | 90 | 80 | -24 | -41 | -28 | -38 | -38 | -46 |
| Net Cash Flow | 19 | 23 | 25 | -14 | 73 | 70 | 215 | -81 | 27 | -39 | 61 | -106 |
| Free Cash Flow | 24 | 34 | 43 | 18 | 18 | -32 | 195 | 246 | 78 | 173 | 241 | 275 |
| CFO/OP | 103 | 92 | 73 | 53 | 54 | 38 | 102 | 106 | 81 | 77 | 86 | 88 |
Ratios
| Jun 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 8 | 12 | 30 | 85 | 90 | 97 | 96 | 91 | 98 | 117 | 119 | 138 |
| Inventory Days | 37 | 57 | 44 | 44 | 47 | 210 | 139 | 149 | 159 | 183 | 159 | 181 |
| Days Payable | 112 | 168 | 155 | 144 | 76 | 57 | 68 | 102 | 84 | 116 | 103 | 125 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -67 | -99 | -81 | -16 | 61 | 251 | 166 | 138 | 173 | 184 | 175 | 194 |
| Working Capital Days | -128 | -114 | -29 | 47 | 104 | 167 | 145 | 165 | 144 | 166 | 174 | 263 |
| ROCE % | 68% | 62% | 68% | 63% | 45% | 33% | 28% | 28% | 26% | 26% | 26% | 25% |
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Company Information
Caplin Point Laboratories Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sourcing of APIs, finished formulations, R&D, clinical research with presence in Latin America, Africa, USA and other nations.[1]