JBCPL, one of India's leading pharmaceutical companies, manufactures and markets a diverse range of pharmaceutical formulations, herbal remedies and APIs. JBCPL exports to many countries worldwide with a strong presence in in Russia, Ukraine, CIS countries and South Africa.
The income from operations in FY16, which was the highest in a decade, registered a growth of a 9.7% y-o-y. The company which has seen better profit margins in the past (read: FY10 and FY11), exhibited an operating profit margin of 16.4% and a net profit margin of 12.2 During the year, Biotech Laboratories (Pty.) Ltd., South Afri subsidiary of the company, with company’s interest going up to 95.24% from 49%. This strategic investment will allow the Company to expand its business in South Africa and SADC countries, which hold good growth potential.The domestic formulation business which somehow managed to contribute 35% in the Q4FY16, grew almost 31% q-o-q, contributing a beefy 43% last quarter i.e., Q1FY17. The volatile currency situation cast down the exports, which rendered a decline of 11.2% q-o-q.