Natco Pharma Ltd
NATCO Pharma Limited (NATCO) is a vertically integrated, research and development focused pharmaceutical company engaged in developing, manufacturing, and marketing complex products for niche therapeutic areas. [1]
NATCO has established its presence in all three business segments viz. finished dosage formulations (“FDF”), active pharmaceutical ingredients (“APIs”), Contract Manufacturing Business.[2]
- Market Cap ₹ 17,229 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 962
- High / Low ₹ 1,227 / 789
- Stock P/E 12.2
- Book Value ₹ 515
- Dividend Yield 0.62 %
- ROCE 17.1 %
- ROE 16.9 %
- Face Value ₹ 2.00
Pros
- Company is almost debt free.
- Company has delivered good profit growth of 27.7% CAGR over last 5 years
Cons
- Tax rate seems low
* The pros and cons are machine generated. Pros / cons are based on a checklist to highlight important points. Please exercise caution and do your own analysis.
Quarterly Results
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Profit & Loss
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 825 | 1,042 | 2,020 | 2,185 | 2,094 | 1,915 | 2,052 | 1,945 | 2,707 | 3,999 | 4,430 | 4,078 | |
| 615 | 777 | 1,337 | 1,256 | 1,300 | 1,332 | 1,446 | 1,681 | 1,772 | 2,245 | 2,234 | 2,642 | |
| Operating Profit | 210 | 266 | 683 | 928 | 795 | 583 | 606 | 264 | 936 | 1,754 | 2,196 | 1,436 |
| OPM % | 25% | 25% | 34% | 42% | 38% | 30% | 30% | 14% | 35% | 44% | 50% | 35% |
| 0 | 12 | 14 | 40 | 130 | 107 | 104 | 99 | 105 | 126 | 354 | 298 | |
| Interest | 32 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 37 |
| Depreciation | 47 | 51 | 54 | 66 | 81 | 100 | 117 | 143 | 164 | 187 | 235 | 207 |
| Profit before tax | 132 | 204 | 624 | 887 | 825 | 569 | 580 | 202 | 862 | 1,674 | 2,291 | 1,491 |
| Tax % | 1% | 24% | 22% | 22% | 22% | 19% | 24% | 16% | 17% | 17% | 18% | 8% |
| 130 | 156 | 485 | 695 | 642 | 458 | 442 | 170 | 715 | 1,388 | 1,883 | 1,418 | |
| EPS in Rs | 8.10 | 9.02 | 27.88 | 37.74 | 35.24 | 25.31 | 24.18 | 9.31 | 39.18 | 77.51 | 105.26 | 79.20 |
| Dividend Payout % | 12% | 14% | 24% | 22% | 18% | 27% | 22% | 48% | 14% | 12% | 6% | 6% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | 15% |
| 5 Years: | 15% |
| 3 Years: | 15% |
| TTM: | -8% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | 25% |
| 5 Years: | 28% |
| 3 Years: | 26% |
| TTM: | -25% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
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| 10 Years: | 5% |
| 5 Years: | -3% |
| 3 Years: | 8% |
| 1 Year: | -5% |
| Return on Equity | |
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| 10 Years: | 19% |
| 5 Years: | 19% |
| 3 Years: | 23% |
| Last Year: | 17% |
Balance Sheet
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| Equity Capital | 33 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Reserves | 813 | 1,261 | 1,614 | 3,035 | 3,452 | 3,737 | 4,085 | 4,227 | 4,837 | 5,817 | 7,571 | 9,185 |
| 312 | 113 | 222 | 173 | 386 | 316 | 268 | 416 | 167 | 371 | 279 | 714 | |
| 226 | 413 | 446 | 470 | 428 | 498 | 403 | 430 | 617 | 682 | 744 | 1,139 | |
| Total Liabilities | 1,384 | 1,822 | 2,318 | 3,715 | 4,303 | 4,588 | 4,792 | 5,109 | 5,657 | 6,906 | 8,631 | 11,074 |
| 710 | 710 | 833 | 1,019 | 1,227 | 1,584 | 2,023 | 2,312 | 2,427 | 2,491 | 2,698 | 2,803 | |
| CWIP | 129 | 212 | 336 | 480 | 638 | 518 | 223 | 130 | 64 | 137 | 225 | 294 |
| Investments | 2 | 22 | 32 | 76 | 169 | 112 | 304 | 308 | 392 | 539 | 474 | 3,127 |
| 543 | 878 | 1,116 | 2,140 | 2,270 | 2,373 | 2,242 | 2,360 | 2,774 | 3,739 | 5,234 | 4,850 | |
| Total Assets | 1,384 | 1,822 | 2,318 | 3,715 | 4,303 | 4,588 | 4,792 | 5,109 | 5,657 | 6,906 | 8,631 | 11,074 |
Cash Flows
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 112 | 346 | 464 | 669 | 417 | 299 | 46 | 849 | 1,212 | 1,697 | 1,768 | |
| -120 | -176 | -299 | -1,116 | -611 | -175 | -107 | 4 | -465 | -1,026 | -1,436 | -2,082 | |
| 29 | 154 | -48 | 651 | -51 | -251 | -186 | 35 | -363 | -247 | -211 | 298 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 2 | 90 | -1 | -2 | 7 | -8 | 6 | 85 | 21 | -62 | 50 | -16 |
| Free Cash Flow | -25 | -44 | 66 | 57 | 225 | 81 | 92 | -142 | 674 | 855 | 1,300 | 1,379 |
| CFO/OP | 55% | 60% | 69% | 72% | 107% | 90% | 71% | 36% | 110% | 85% | 94% | 151% |
Ratios
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| Debtor Days | 85 | 92 | 86 | 106 | 88 | 105 | 73 | 116 | 115 | 109 | 103 | 79 |
| Inventory Days | 331 | 482 | 213 | 389 | 545 | 534 | 570 | 496 | 432 | 357 | 405 | 480 |
| Days Payable | 189 | 372 | 160 | 239 | 224 | 244 | 104 | 105 | 153 | 120 | 145 | 216 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 228 | 202 | 138 | 257 | 410 | 395 | 539 | 507 | 394 | 345 | 362 | 343 |
| Working Capital Days | 25 | 97 | 71 | 215 | 207 | 295 | 246 | 256 | 198 | 151 | 151 | 163 |
| ROCE % | 17% | 18% | 39% | 35% | 23% | 14% | 13% | 4% | 18% | 30% | 33% | 17% |
Insights
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Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Press Release / Media Release
18 Jul - NATCO received tentative FDA approval for Olaparib tablets on July 18, 2026; litigation remains ongoing.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Press Release / Media Release
14 Jul - Natco Pharma completed 13.25% stake acquisition in Adcock Ingram for about ₹1,060 crore, lifting holding to 49%.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Award_of_Order_Receipt_of_Order
14 Jul - APGST/CGST order dated 13 July 2026 raises ₹21.35 lakh tax, ₹17.18 lakh interest and ₹21.35 lakh penalty.
- Compliances-Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018 9 Jul
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Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of Board Meeting
8 Jul - Board approved up to ₹1,400 crore investment and 49% stake acquisition in Adcock Ingram.
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Business Segments[1]
a) Pharmaceuticals (97% in FY26 vs 99% in FY25):
i) Export Formulation: [2] [3] [4]
The company manufactures and markets finished dosage formulations in 50+ countries, including the US, Canada, Brazil, and Europe, etc. It is ranked among the top 10 generic companies in sales in Canada. Its Major US partners include Sun Pharma, Alvogen, Teva, Mylan, Actavis, Lupin, Breckenridge Pharmaceuticals, and Dr. Reddy’s. Its international business focuses on Para IV filings, and it plans to expand into emerging markets like MENA, ASEAN, and LATAM.