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IPCA Laboratories Limited

IPCALABNSE
Market snapshot · 2026-08-11 03:47 UTC

1,696.10

+₹10.30 (+0.61%)

MARKET CAP

₹43.03K Cr

STOCK P/E

38.8x

52W HIGH

₹1,944.90

52W LOW

₹1,251.60

BOOK VALUE

₹317.84

EPS

₹43.66

ROE

13.22%

SECTOR

Health Care

DEBT/EQUITY

8.49

VOLUME

4,738

P/B RATIO

5.34x

PEG RATIO

0.11

Sector

Health Care

Themes

Pharmaceuticals
D
Dividend
E
Earnings
₹1,894.02₹1,736.59₹1,579.17₹1,421.74₹1,264.31VolumeEEEEDAug '25Sep '25Nov '25Jan '26Mar '26Apr '26Jun '26Aug '26

AI Summary

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Ipca Laboratories is an integrated pharmaceutical manufacturer producing formulations and APIs for Indian therapeutic markets. Formulations across cardiology, dermatology, diabetes, and infectious diseases drive branded and generic sales, while APIs cover anti-malarial, anti-hypertensive, diuretic, DMARD, and anthelmintic therapies. The upcoming dividend may support shareholder returns, but it does not indicate incremental revenue or margin expansion. Revenue grew 8.0%, while profit increased 54.7% and margins improved, indicating operating leverage or a favorable product mix. However, 13.2% ROE is heavily supported by leverage, with debt-to-equity at 8.49, increasing balance-sheet sensitivity. At 38.6 times earnings, the stock appears rich versus its moderate growth rate, despite improved profitability. Neutral sentiment reflects the open question of whether margin gains can persist while elevated leverage constrains financial flexibility.

Forecast

Analyst targets, estimate history, and probabilistic forward ranges for IPCALAB.

18.00 analysts

Price Forecast

Current
₹1,696
High Target
₹1,980
▲ +16.7%
Median Target
₹1,728
▲ +1.9%
Low Target
₹1,405
▼ -17.2%
Now₹1,696High ₹1,980Median ₹1,728Low ₹1,405Aug '25Now12M Target
Price history (1Y)
Analyst target range
18 analysts

Probabilistic Range

Probabilistic lognormal cone using 1Y realized volatility and analyst-target drift when available.

Time horizonRange ()Probability
3M₹1,423 - ₹2,07980%
6M₹1,334 - ₹2,28080%
12M₹1,227 - ₹2,61980%
Realized vol: +29.6% · Drift: +9.9%

Revenue Forecast

₹ Cr
Mar '26Current₹1,814.0
Sep 2026 ETrend estimate range
High₹2,280.7Base₹2,111.8Low₹1,942.9
Jun '25: ₹1,747.0 · Sep '25: ₹1,930.0 · Dec '25: ₹1,845.0 · Mar '26: ₹1,814.0 · Sep '26: ₹2,111.8 · Dec '26: ₹2,018.8
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Sep '26 EDec '26 E1,747.01,930.01,845.01,814.02,111.82,018.8
PastCurrentTrend estimate: Low / Base / High

EPS Forecast

₹ / share
Mar '26Current₹10.34
Sep 2026 ETrend estimate range
High₹16.43Base₹14.67Low₹12.91
Jun '25: ₹10.33 · Sep '25: ₹12.01 · Dec '25: ₹11.96 · Mar '26: ₹10.34 · Sep '26: ₹14.67 · Dec '26: ₹14.61
Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Mar '26Sep '26 EDec '26 E10.3312.0111.9610.3414.6714.61
PastCurrentTrend estimate: Low / Base / High
Market Intelligence

Multi-factor synthesis of 5 key dimensions

Overall Outlook
Neutral
55%
Analyst Consensus
Unavailable

From 18 analysts

Mean upside+2.2%

Fundamentals

Strong

Fundamentals institutional score is 70 using EVA spread proxy 1.2%; growth durability 88.7.

Valuation

Premium valuation

Valuation institutional score is 32 using relative multiple z-scores where peer dispersion is available.

Analyst Consensus

Weakening

Analyst View institutional score is 42 using mean target upside 2.2%; dispersion penalty 13.3; recommendation breadth from available consensus.

Technical Structure

Strong Trend

Technicals institutional score is 78 using EMA-20 continuation within 5% tolerance; VCP range/volume contraction proxy.

Market Sentiment

Neutral backdrop

Recent news flow is balanced or not decisive enough to tilt the tape. Based on 1 recent ticker-linked news items.

Signal Summary

Market intelligence remains Neutral. fundamentals and technical structure provide support, while valuation and analyst consensus remain considerations.

Composite weights: Fundamentals 25%, Valuation 20%, Analyst Consensus 20%, Technical Structure 20%, Market Sentiment 15%.

Fundamentals StrongValuation Premium valuationAnalyst Consensus WeakeningTechnical Structure Strong TrendMarket Sentiment Neutral backdrop

Key Data Points

Mean Target Price1,733.5 target
Mean Upside+2.2%
Technical Score78%
Fundamental Score70%
Data CoverageHigh

Important Note: This is market intelligence, not investment advice. Always conduct your own research and consider your financial goals and risk tolerance.

Valuation Metrics

Trading 22.1% above historical median. Valuation is stable — currently in the strongly overvalued zone (z-score: +1.58). Confidence: 84%.

Live forward EPS implies next-12-month EPS of ₹65.66. Applying the stock's normalized valuation corridor produces a fair range of ₹1,831.26 to ₹2,258.05, with base value near ₹2,088.64 (+23.1% vs current price).

Forward Valuation Outlook

Live forward estimate anchored to the company's historical valuation corridor.

Below normalized range

Forward EPS

₹65.66

Forward P/E

25.8x

Base Fair Value

₹2,088.64

Fair Range

₹1,831.26 - ₹2,258.05

Upside To Base

+23.1%

Estimate Source

Live forward EPS

Growth Estimate

+341.6%

P/E
Strongly Overvalued

5Y Average

27.33

Current

38.85

Overvalued

34.39

Undervalued

27.89

EV/EBITDA
Strongly Overvalued

5Y Average

15.35

Current

21.82

Overvalued

18.52

Undervalued

11.84

P/S
Strongly Overvalued

5Y Average

3.14

Current

4.46

Overvalued

3.61

Undervalued

2.67

Peers & Comparison

Sector: Health Care · Theme: Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals Peers8 peers
Avg P/E: 45.6x
CompanyRev. GrowthMarginP/Evs Avg52W Perf.
CIPLA LTD
CIPLAPharmaceuticals
+3.5%12.0%
35.2x
Undervalued
-23% vs avg
-3.8%
TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS L
TORNTPHARMPharmaceuticals
+54.8%13.9%
78.6x
Premium
+72% vs avg
+35.8%
LUPIN LIMITED
LUPINPharmaceuticals
+32.0%18.5%
19.4x
Undervalued
-57% vs avg
+18.3%
GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS
GLENMARKPharmaceuticals
+23.1%10.1%
35.6x
Undervalued
-22% vs avg
+9.4%
ABBOTT INDIA LIMITED
ABBOTINDIAPharmaceuticals
+6.5%22.4%
37.6x
Undervalued
-18% vs avg
-15.4%
AJANTA PHARMA LIMITED
AJANTPHARMPharmaceuticals
+24.8%19.6%
38.7x
Fair
-15% vs avg
+30.0%
LAURUS LABS LIMITED
LAURUSLABSPharmaceuticals
+29.1%15.0%
90.6x
Premium
+99% vs avg
+123.1%
DR. REDDY S LABORATORIES
DRREDDYPharmaceuticals
-5.6%10.0%
29.5x
Undervalued
-35% vs avg
-5.0%
WHY THESE PEERS

IPCA LABORATORIES LTD trades in line with peers (38.8x vs avg 45.6x), reflecting a fair valuation within the Pharmaceuticals cohort. Peers include CIPLA LTD, TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS L, LUPIN LIMITED — selected based on business model, industry classification, market cap similarity, and business theme alignment.

Financials

Real statement data for revenue, earnings quality, conversion, and balance-sheet coverage. Monetary values are shown in Rs crore.

Latest revenue

₹1.81K CrMar 2026

Latest net profit

₹262 CrMar 2026

Latest EPS

₹10.34Mar 2026

Net margin

24.0%Mar 2026

Performance

Bars show revenue and net profit. The line shows net margin.

Rs crore + margin %
Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '260.0%7.0%14.0%21.0%28.0%-650 Cr0.00 Cr650 Cr1.30K Cr1.95K Cr
  • Revenue
  • Net income
  • Net margin %

Earnings

Revenue is shown in crores. EPS is rupees per share.

Rs crore + Rs/share
Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '260.00 Cr500 Cr1.00K Cr1.50K Cr2.00K Cr₹-5₹0₹5₹10₹15
  • Revenue
  • EPS

Revenue to profit conversion

Bridge from operating numbers to profit for the latest reported period.

Rs crore
RevenueExpensesDepreciationOtheradjustmentsOperatingprofitOther incomeInterestOtheradjustmentsProfitbefore taxTax & otherNet Profit0.00 Cr500 Cr1.00K Cr1.50K Cr2.00K Cr

Latest reported period: Mar 2026

Debt level and coverage

Debt, cash and free cash flow compared on the same crore scale.

Rs crore
Annual view
Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 20260.00 Cr2.50K Cr5.00K Cr7.50K Cr10.00K Cr
  • Debt
  • Free cash flow
  • Cash & equivalents

Results

MetricMar 2023Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026
Sales +1,4021,4861,6631,5071,5111,5661,8111,6631,6381,7471,9301,8451,814
Expenses +1,2261,1891,3141,2341,2181,2131,4091,2521,2801,3401,4661,3681,383
Operating Profit176298348273292353402411359407465477431
OPM %13%20%21%18%19%23%22%25%22%23%24%26%24%
Other Income +3343-317-79151717-260252218-1
Interest18313927241917101612111010
Depreciation59606163626163636563676970
Profit before tax13225024520012728833935617357408417350
Tax %36%33%34%32%49%29%28%25%479%27%25%27%25%
Net Profit +8516716213765204244268-65262305303262
EPS in Rs3.346.576.395.402.558.059.6210.55-2.5610.3312.0111.9610.34
Raw PDF

All values in ₹ Crores unless otherwise stated. Source: Screener Master (Standalone).

Shareholding Pattern

HolderJun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026
Promoters +44.72%44.72%44.72%44.72%44.72%
FIIs +10.67%10.42%10.62%10.63%10.72%
DIIs +35.88%36.45%36.99%37.13%37.04%
Government +0.32%0.32%0.32%0.32%0.32%
Public +8.41%8.09%7.33%7.21%7.19%
Others0.02%0.01%
Jun 2026
Promoters +
FIIs +
DIIs +
Government +
Public +
Others

Events Timeline

Annual Report FY26

FY2026PDFCompany Reports Open

Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Analyst / Investor Meet - Intimation

Aug 06, 2026PDFCompany Reports Open

Board Meeting Intimation for Standalone And Consolidated Financial Results For 1St Quarter Ended 30Th June, 2026

Jul 28, 2026PDFCompany Reports Open

Intimation Of Web Link To Non-Email Cases

Jul 17, 2026PDFCompany Reports Open

Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication

Jul 15, 2026PDFCompany Reports Open