Q1FY22 Result Update - Concerns on debt remain unresolved; Benefits from Covid, US launches played out - HOLD
in US derma portfolio (35% of US revenue) due to intense competition 2) thin US product pipeline of generics (47 pending ANDAs) with no major outlicensed deal from NCE portfolio, 3) 60-65% of R&D; spends towards uncertain specialty products, 4) insignificant EBITDA contribution from new Monroe facility even with qualitative approvals (due to higher operating cost), 5) appreciating USD to likely increase debt (current net debt Rs35.5bn) and 6) muted growth in CORE India formulations. GNP guided to receive benefits from launch of few key US generics in short term. We believe those short term opportunities are factored in current price....