Gland Pharma
Gland Pharma
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Key Insights
Strengths
2- Company is almost debt free.
- Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 39.1%
Weaknesses
3- Stock is trading at 4.65 times its book value
- Company has a low return on equity of 9.29% over last 3 years.
- Promoter holding has decreased over last 3 years: -6.09%
Growth Rate
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
Gland Pharma Ltd, with a market cap of ₹47,639 Cr, is a near debt-free injectable-focused pharmaceutical company trading at a P/E of 43.1x and P/B of 4.7x. TTM sales growth has accelerated to 18% and profit growth to 49%, though the 3-year ROE remains modest at 9% and the 5-year profit CAGR stands at just 1%.
- Almost debt-free balance sheet provides financial flexibility and lowers risk during industry downturns
- TTM revenue growth of 18% signals a meaningful acceleration over the 5-year compounded sales CAGR of 13%
- TTM profit growth of 49% indicates a sharp earnings recovery and improving operating leverage
- Healthy dividend payout ratio of 39.1% demonstrates commitment to returning capital to shareholders despite being a growth-stage pharma company
- 3-year compounded sales CAGR of 21% reflects sustained top-line momentum over a multi-year period
- 1-year stock CAGR of 50% reflects strong market re-rating driven by improving fundamentals
- Last year ROE improved to 11%, up from the 3-year average of 9%, suggesting a trend of improving capital efficiency
- Dividend yield of 0.68% offers a modest income component uncommon among high-growth pharma peers
- P/E of 43.1x is elevated for a company with a 5-year compounded profit CAGR of only 1%, implying the stock prices in significant future growth
- 3-year ROE of just 9.29% is low for a pharma company and suggests sub-optimal capital allocation relative to equity base
- Trading at 4.69x book value is demanding given the modest return on equity, offering limited margin of safety
- Promoter holding has decreased by 6.09% over the last 3 years, which may signal reduced insider confidence
- 5-year stock CAGR of -5% indicates the stock has destroyed value for longer-term holders despite recent rally
- 5-year compounded profit CAGR of just 1% highlights that the recent 49% TTM profit growth may not yet represent a durable trend
- 5-year ROE of 11% has not materially expanded over the decade, suggesting structural limits on profitability improvement
- 3-year compounded profit CAGR of 8% significantly lags the 3-year sales CAGR of 21%, pointing to historical margin compression
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AI News Digest
- Fosun sells 10.5% in two tranches Sep 3
Fosun Pharma sold a combined ~10.55% stake across September 4 block and open-market deals, reducing promoter holding from 51.77% to 45.76%. This is the second major divestment after a 6% sale for ₹1,754 crore in June 2024, bringing Fosun below 50% for the first time since its 2017 acquisition.
- Institutional dissent on director picks Aug 26
Reappointment of Fosun-linked directors Wenjie Zhang and Wei Huang passed with only ~81% support, with ~45% of public institutional shareholders voting against.
- FY26 PAT surges 47% Aug 25
Gland Pharma reported FY26 net profit of ₹10,273 million, up 47% YoY, on 14% revenue growth with significant EBITDA margin expansion and a strong turnaround at European subsidiary Cenexi.
- Q1 FY27 revenue up 19.5% Sep 3
Q1 FY27 consolidated revenue rose 19.5% YoY to ₹1,800 crore with net profit up 47% to ₹317 crore. EBITDA grew 37% YoY with adjusted margin at 28%, and both CDMO and B2B segments contributed 50% each, growing 20% and 19% respectively.
- Zero USFDA observations at VSEZ Sep 2
Gland Pharma's VSEZ sterile oncology and API facility in Visakhapatnam received zero Form 483 observations after a USFDA GMP inspection from August 24 to September 1, 2026.
- Strong institutional buying on dip Sep 3
Kotak MF (₹789 crore), Axis MF (₹384 crore), and ICICI Prudential (₹294 crore) were among top buyers in the Fosun block deal. Shares closed ~1% higher at ₹2,932.40 despite the large supply.
- ₹1.40 lakh fine for LODR breach Sep 13
Gland Pharma paid ₹1.40 lakh total penalty to NSE and BSE for a 34-day technical breach of SEBI LODR Regulation 17(1A), settled suo motu before final notice.
- Scheduled investor meetings Sep 2026 Sep 10
Multiple one-on-one and group meetings planned with East Bridge Capital, IIFL Capital, Antique Broking, Carnelian Capital, First Ray Capital, and group sessions arranged by Nomura, ICICI Securities, and JP Morgan through September 2026.
- AGM approves FY26 financials Aug 26
Shareholders approved FY26 annual accounts and dividend at the AGM, with all resolutions passing.
TL;DR: Gland Pharma is delivering strong operational momentum with 47% PAT growth in FY26, robust Q1 FY27 numbers across both CDMO and B2B segments, and a clean USFDA inspection reinforcing manufacturing credibility. The key overhang is Fosun Pharma's accelerating stake reduction — now below 50% — which creates near-term supply pressure, though quality institutional buyers are absorbing shares. The earnings trend is clearly improving and regulatory standing is solid, but promoter overhang and boardroom dissent warrant monitoring over the next few quarters.
Quarterly Results
| Particulars | 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 | 1,209 | 1,373 | 1,545 | 1,537 | 1,402 | 1,406 | 1,384 | 1,425 | 1,506 | 1,487 | 1,695 | 1,743 | 1,800 |
| Expenses | 915 | 1,049 | 1,189 | 1,179 | 1,137 | 1,109 | 1,024 | 1,077 | 1,138 | 1,173 | 1,260 | 1,230 | 1,311 |
| Operating Profit | 294 | 324 | 356 | 359 | 264 | 297 | 360 | 348 | 368 | 314 | 435 | 513 | 489 |
| OPM % | 24% | 24% | 23% | 23% | 19% | 21% | 26% | 24% | 24% | 21% | 26% | 29% | 27% |
| Other Income | 38 | 53 | 37 | 42 | 51 | 60 | 58 | 44 | 58 | 84 | 39 | 111 | 61 |
| Interest | 5 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 23 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 4 |
| Depreciation | 65 | 81 | 105 | 93 | 92 | 94 | 96 | 96 | 101 | 106 | 108 | 109 | 111 |
| PBT | 261 | 290 | 283 | 298 | 218 | 257 | 299 | 288 | 313 | 284 | 362 | 506 | 435 |
| Tax % | 26% | 33% | 32% | 35% | 34% | 36% | 32% | 35% | 31% | 35% | 28% | 28% | 27% |
| Net Profit | 194 | 194 | 192 | 192 | 144 | 164 | 205 | 187 | 215 | 184 | 261 | 367 | 317 |
| EPS in Rs | 11.79 | 11.78 | 11.65 | 11.68 | 8.73 | 9.93 | 12.42 | 11.32 | 13.08 | 11.15 | 15.87 | 22.26 | 19.21 |
Profit & Loss
| Particulars | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 2,633 | 3,463 | 4,401 | 3,625 | 5,665 | 5,616 | 6,431 | 6,725 |
| Expenses | 1,678 | 2,161 | 2,890 | 2,600 | 4,332 | 4,348 | 4,801 | 4,974 |
| Operating Profit | 955 | 1,302 | 1,510 | 1,025 | 1,333 | 1,269 | 1,630 | 1,751 |
| OPM % | 36% | 38% | 34% | 28% | 24% | 23% | 25% | 26% |
| Other Income | 139 | 135 | 224 | 184 | 170 | 214 | 292 | 296 |
| Interest | 7 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 26 | 42 | 33 | 26 |
| Depreciation | 95 | 99 | 110 | 147 | 345 | 378 | 424 | 434 |
| PBT | 993 | 1,335 | 1,619 | 1,055 | 1,133 | 1,063 | 1,465 | 1,587 |
| Tax % | 22% | 25% | 25% | 26% | 32% | 34% | 30% | — |
| Net Profit | 773 | 997 | 1,212 | 781 | 772 | 699 | 1,027 | 1,129 |
| EPS in Rs | 49.88 | 60.94 | 73.75 | 47.42 | 46.9 | 42.4 | 62.35 | 68.49 |
| Div. Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 43% | 42% | 32% | — |
Balance Sheet
| Particulars | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Reserves | 3,631 | 5,887 | 7,141 | 7,942 | 8,707 | 9,134 | 10,341 |
| Borrowings | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 372 | 314 | 284 |
| Other Liabilities | 435 | 588 | 671 | 814 | 1,515 | 1,708 | 1,807 |
| Total Liabilities | 4,086 | 6,496 | 7,834 | 8,778 | 10,611 | 11,173 | 12,449 |
| Fixed Assets | 968 | 954 | 1,502 | 1,571 | 3,947 | 4,147 | 4,492 |
| CWIP | 188 | 338 | 191 | 177 | 238 | 151 | 342 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Assets | 2,929 | 5,204 | 5,986 | 7,030 | 6,426 | 6,875 | 7,614 |
| Total Assets | 4,086 | 6,496 | 7,834 | 8,778 | 10,611 | 11,173 | 12,449 |
Cash Flow
| Particulars | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | 701 | 605 | 791 | 364 | 997 | 915 | 1,031 |
| Investing | -761 | -1,520 | -999 | 1,211 | -1,749 | 1,718 | 188 |
| Financing | -7 | 1,238 | 35 | 15 | -799 | -433 | -417 |
| Net Cash Flow | -67 | 323 | -174 | 1,590 | -1,552 | 2,199 | 803 |
| Free Cash Flow | 530 | 377 | 269 | 141 | 599 | 521 | 538 |
| CFO/OP | 99 | 70 | 79 | 66 | 98 | 100 | 91 |
Ratios
| Particulars | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 83 | 71 | 99 | 88 | 100 | 99 | 107 |
| Inventory Days | 250 | 312 | 205 | 421 | 278 | 294 | 284 |
| Days Payable | 82 | 97 | 80 | 127 | 129 | 143 | 136 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 251 | 286 | 225 | 382 | 250 | 250 | 255 |
| Working Capital Days | 161 | 169 | 168 | 242 | 155 | 173 | 145 |
| ROCE % | — | 28% | 25% | 15% | 14% | 12% | 15% |
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Company Information
Established in Hyderabad, India in 1978, Gland Pharma has grown over the years from a contract manufacturer of small volume liquid parenteral products, to become one of the largest and fastest growing injectable-focused companies, with a global footprint across 60 countries, including the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, India and other markets. We operate primarily under a business to business (B2B) model and have an excellent track record in the development, manufacturing and marketing of complex injectables. This presence across the value chain has helped us witness exponential growth. We are promoted by Shanghai Fosun Pharma, a global pharmaceutical major.
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