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ASTB.BO BSE (India) Pharmaceuticals

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Op margin
19,5 %
ROE
24,8 %
Net margin
13,9 %
Debt / equity
0,37
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About

ASTB.BO operates in the Pharmaceuticals industry, generating revenue primarily through the development and sale of pharmaceutical products.

Business. ASTB.BO operates in the Pharmaceuticals industry, generating revenue primarily through the development and sale of pharmaceutical products.

Classification92 %
SectorHealthcare
Business sectorPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryPharmaceuticals
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At a glance

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Valuation
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Profitability
24,8 %
return on equity
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    Analysis

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    Upcoming catalysts

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    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Synthesis

    Business

    ASTB.BO operates in the Pharmaceuticals industry, generating revenue primarily through the development and sale of pharmaceutical products.

    Classification92 %
    SectorHealthcare
    Business sectorPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
    IndustryPharmaceuticals
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    ASTB.BO has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, indicating a relatively conservative capital structure with a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.7, suggesting it can cover its short-term liabilities but with limited excess capacity. However, the company's operating cash flow is negative at -125,173,000 INR, which raises concerns about its ability to fund operations from core business activities. Free cash flow is positive at 33,734,000 INR, but this is significantly lower in magnitude than the operating cash flow deficit, indicating that capital expenditures are not fully offsetting operational cash outflows.

    In terms of profitability, ASTB.BO reports a return on equity (ROE) of 24.8% and a return on assets (ROA) of 14.09%, both of which are strong indicators of efficient use of equity and assets to generate profit. These figures are well above the typical thresholds for the Pharmaceuticals industry, suggesting that the company is outperforming its peers in terms of capital efficiency and profitability.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as no segmental breakdown is provided in the available data. Geographically, the data does not specify revenue distribution by region, but the company's operations are likely centered in India given the INR financial reporting. This lack of geographic diversification may expose the company to regional economic or regulatory risks.

    ASTB.BO's growth trajectory is not clearly defined in the available data, as no forward-looking revenue projections or historical growth rates are provided. The company's capital expenditures of 57,750,000 INR suggest ongoing investment in infrastructure or expansion, but the magnitude is relatively small compared to its total assets. Without additional context on the nature of these expenditures, it is difficult to assess their impact on future growth.

    The company's risk profile includes a medium liquidity risk, primarily due to its negative net cash position after accounting for total debt. While dilution risk is assessed as low, the company's reliance on free cash flow to fund operations and capital expenditures may increase the likelihood of future equity or debt issuance if cash flow remains constrained. No specific dilution events are disclosed in the available data, but the company's financial structure suggests that it may need to raise additional capital in the near term.

    No recent events, such as filings or transcripts, are provided in the available data to inform the company's current strategic direction or operational developments. The absence of such information limits the ability to assess the company's response to market conditions or regulatory changes.

    Key takeaways
    • ASTB.BO has a strong return on equity (24.8%) and return on assets (14.09%), indicating efficient use of capital and assets.
    • The company's liquidity position is medium, with a current ratio of 1.7, but its negative operating cash flow raises concerns about operational sustainability.
    • ASTB.BO's capital expenditures are relatively modest compared to its total assets, suggesting limited near-term growth investment.
    • The company's revenue is not segmented, and geographic exposure is not disclosed, increasing the risk of regional concentration.
    • ASTB.BO's dilution risk is low, but its negative net cash position may necessitate future capital raising.
    • No recent events or strategic updates are available to assess the company's current direction.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $81,78
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $359.9M
    Net cash
    -$115.4M
    Current ratio
    1.7
    Debt / equity
    0.4
    ROA
    14.1%
    ROE
    24.8%
    Cash conversion
    -140.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -9.0%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    — missing data

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin19,5 %Above P75
    Net Margin13,9 %Above P75
    ROE24,8 %Best in class
    Capex / Rev-9,0 %Below median
    D/E0,37Below median
    Cash Conv-1,40Bottom quartile

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    Data sources
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    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • ASTB.BO Market data — financials · 2026-05-27

    Ownership & reference

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    ASTB.BOCanonical
    BSE (India) · USD

    Intel & risk

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    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

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    The Thread

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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage