The 16 reports from 5 analysts offering long term price targets
for Laurus Labs Ltd. have an average target of 490.00. The consensus estimate
represents a downside of -18.66%
from the last price of 602.40.
LAURUS delivered in line performance in 4QFY21, with highest ever quarterly sales/EBITDA/PAT. Its capacity expansion program for formulation (FDF)/API remains on track. The company continues to make steady progress on building capability as well as capacity in the Synthesis/Biologics segment, which are additional growth levers for the next 4-5 years. We raise our FY22E/FY23E EPS estimate by 6%, factoring in: a) benefit from debottlenecking exercise in FDF, b) capacity build-up in the non-ARV segment, c) better prospects in the Synthesis segment, and d) scale-up in the...
Laurus is well poised to follow the success story of some leading CDMO players backed by strong chemistry and integrated model. Elsewhere, formulations are expected to grow amid ramp up and new launches (e.g. TLE400) in LMIC and launches in the US. Other APIs are expected to be driven by a strong order book and capacity addition. Besides continuous improvement in the financial performances, the company is evolving as a strong vertically integrated player with strong order book visibility, improving margin profile, strengthening return ratios and healthy FCF...
Q3 results were above I-direct estimates on all fronts. Laurus is well poised to follow the success story of some leading CDMO players backed by strong chemistry and integrated model. Elsewhere, formulations are expected to grow amid ramp up and new launches (e.g. TLE400) in LMIC and launches in the US. Other APIs are expected to be driven by a strong order book and capacity addition. Besides continuous improvement in the financial performances, the company is evolving as a strong vertically integrated player with strong order book visibility, improving margin profile,...
Further, the company's foray in the lucrative biologics/biotech space through the acquisition of a majority stake in Richcore Lifesciences would be a key positive as it would create a new revenue stream. We interacted with the management of Laurus Labs Limited (Laurus) and their commentary suggests a robust growth outlook. Laurus' formulations business is gaining traction with the tender business, which accounts for around three-fourth of total formulation sales, is witnessing sturdy growth. Moreover, Laurus is expanding capacities, primarily through brownfield expansions to cater to increasing demand. The first leg of de-bottlenecking is...
Laurus Labs' (LAURUS) has acquired 73% stake in Richcore Lifesciences (RICH) for a cash consideration of INR2.5b. The acquisition is a step towards building a vertically integrated biotech segment and adds a new lever to growth. It particularly provides capabilities in high growth areas of Recombinant (Rh)...
Laurus reported robust 2Q beating our estimates primarily driven by stellar growth in formulations. Though majority growth is led by ARV tender based opportunities, leveraging its backward integration, Laurus has demonstrated commendable execution capability as the growth is volume led without any one-offs. Management remained confident of growth sustenance in 2H as well. In order to supplement future growth, Laurus has undertaken a massive capex program (Rs12bn) of which Rs5bn is allocated...
Synthesis and API segments are on track for a double digit growth. Operating leverage, favorable mix to support OPM expansion. Strong growth prospects, visibility on earnings, healthy balance sheet and return ratios are key positives We retain a Buy recommendation with a revised PT of Rs 385. Q2FY2021 was yet another stellar quarter for Laurus Labs Ltd (Laurus). Sales stood at Rs. 1138.8 crore, translating to a sturdy rise of 60% y-o-y on the back of robust growth in the lucrative formulations business and a double digit growth in the generic API's. Operating margins surprised positively, surging 1351 bps y-o-y to 32.8%, aided by an expansion...
1 August 2020 Laurus Labs (LAURUS) delivered all-time high quarterly PAT at INR1.7b. It is more than average of annual PAT over FY17-20. The company expects this to be sustainable on the back of diversified portfolio, increased customer base, addition of capacity for API/formulation and supported with better operating leverage. After a long wait, the efforts towards product development/building manufacturing base are reflected in the phenomenal financial performance. In fact, 1QFY21 redefines the earnings assessment over near to medium term. Our target PE remains unchanged and target price of INR1,215 at 17x 12M forward earnings factors just the earnings upgrade. Sustainability of growth momentum in FY22 can drive further re-rating. Reiterate Buy. LAURUS 1QFY21 revenues grew at a robust rate of 77% YoY to INR9.7b INR3.5b v/s INR1.1b YoY, Other API (14% of sales) revenue of INR1.3b v/s INR440m YoY, 37% YoY growth in CDMO (10% of sales), and 19% YoY growth in Anti-Viral API (35% of sales).
Laurus Labs reported its best-ever EBITDA in Q2FY20 with a good topline beat, led by strong operating leverage in the formulation business and gross margin expansion.
