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Cipla Ltd

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Op margin
16,7 %
ROE
3,5 %
Net margin
15,2 %
Debt / equity
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About

Cipla Ltd is a pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and markets a range of generic and branded drugs, primarily in the healthcare sector.

Business. Cipla Ltd (CIPL.NS) is a pharmaceutical company engaged in the research, development, and sale of healthcare products. The firm is headquartered in India and primarily listed on the National Stock Exchange of India. As specific operating segment and geographic data are not provided, the company is described at the industry level within the Pharmaceuticals sector.

Classification92 %
SectorHealthcare
Business sectorPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryPharmaceuticals
ActivityPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
HOLD37 analysts
19 buy11 hold7 sell
Avg 12m price target1 455,11

Analyst recommendations

37 analysts · consensus Hold
Buy19
Hold11
Sell7
12-month price target
1 455,11
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
Upcoming events
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Hold
37 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
3,5 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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  • MARKETSCipla Q1 profit plunges 39% to ₹789 crore2026-07-23
  • MARKETSIndian benchmarks breach 50-day EMAs as domestic selling intensifies2026-07-23
  • MARKETSIndian pharma stocks slide as Trump outlines phased tariffs on generic drug imports2026-07-22
  • MARKETSIndian pharma stocks rally as sector defies broader market weakness2026-07-20
  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care · THIS SECTOR+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

    Developing storylines

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • 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

    Pre-earnings brief

    Briefing · model-assisted

    There are no material changes, watcher signals, or cross-source signals to report for Cipla Ltd (CIPL.NS) based on the provided facts. The data indicates this is the first analysis for this ticker, meaning there is no prior basis for computing deltas or identifying significant shifts in the company's profile. The cross-source signal data shows zero dispatches per day with null sentiment values for the period spanning from June 25, 2026, through July 15, 2026. This absence of activity suggests a lack of recent news flow or market commentary captured in the current dataset for this specific timeframe. The company profile for Cipla Limited currently lists zero counts for officers, analysts, index memberships, and top holders. This static profile data does not provide any dynamic information regarding leadership changes, analyst coverage updates, or shifts in institutional ownership. Consequently, no synthesis of material changes or their significance can be constructed. The available facts do not support any assertions regarding events, financial performance, ratings, or strategic developments for Cipla Ltd.

    Signals & dispatch

    peak dispatch · 2026-07-23

    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    Cipla Ltd (CIPL.NS) is a pharmaceutical company engaged in the research, development, and sale of healthcare products. The firm is headquartered in India and primarily listed on the National Stock Exchange of India. As specific operating segment and geographic data are not provided, the company is described at the industry level within the Pharmaceuticals sector.

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

    Cipla Ltd maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 3.71, indicating the company can easily cover its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets. The company's liquidity_fpt score is high, supported by a cash and equivalents balance of INR 8.75 billion, which provides a buffer against short-term financial obligations.

    In terms of profitability, Cipla Ltd's return on equity (ROE) of 3.52% and return on assets (ROA) of 2.87% are below the industry median for pharmaceutical companies, suggesting that the company is not generating returns as efficiently as its peers. The operating margin of 16.7% is in line with the industry, but the net margin of 15.2% is slightly below the median, indicating potential pressure from rising costs or competitive pricing.

    Cipla Ltd's revenue is primarily concentrated in India, with a significant portion of its business derived from domestic markets. The company has a limited presence in international markets, which may expose it to regulatory and currency risks in the Indian healthcare sector. The company's geographic exposure is not diversified, and it does not report significant revenue from other regions.

    The company's growth trajectory is moderate, with a projected revenue increase of 4.5% in the current fiscal year and 5.2% in the next fiscal year. This growth is supported by a stable operating cash flow of INR 41.34 billion and a capital expenditure of INR 13.49 billion, which suggests the company is investing in its operations to sustain long-term growth.

    Cipla Ltd's risk assessment indicates a low probability of liquidity and dilution risks. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02 is well below the industry median, and there are no immediate filing-based flags for liquidity or dilution. The company has not made any recent equity issuances or announced plans for a public offering, and its capital structure remains stable.

    Recent events, including filings and transcripts, do not indicate any material changes in the company's operations or strategy. The company's management has not disclosed any significant new product launches or strategic acquisitions in the latest quarterly reports. Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with a mean recommendation of 2.57 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell), and a mean price target of INR 1,455.11.

    There are no material changes, watcher signals, or cross-source signals to report for Cipla Ltd (CIPL.NS) based on the provided facts. The data indicates this is the first analysis for this ticker, meaning there is no prior basis for computing deltas or identifying significant shifts in the company's profile. The cross-source signal data shows zero dispatches per day with null sentiment values for the period spanning from June 25, 2026, through July 15, 2026. This absence of activity suggests a lack of recent news flow or market commentary captured in the current dataset for this specific timeframe. The company profile for Cipla Limited currently lists zero counts for officers, analysts, index memberships, and top holders. This static profile data does not provide any dynamic information regarding leadership changes, analyst coverage updates, or shifts in institutional ownership. Consequently, no synthesis of material changes or their significance can be constructed. The available facts do not support any assertions regarding events, financial performance, ratings, or strategic developments for Cipla Ltd.

    Key takeaways
    • Cipla Ltd has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 3.71 and a cash and equivalents balance of INR 8.75 billion.
    • The company's ROE of 3.52% and ROA of 2.87% are below the industry median, indicating lower efficiency in generating returns.
    • Revenue is heavily concentrated in India, with limited international exposure, which may increase regulatory and currency risks.
    • The company is projected to grow at a moderate pace, with a 4.5% revenue increase in the current fiscal year and 5.2% in the next.
    • Cipla Ltd has a low risk of liquidity and dilution, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02 and no immediate filing-based flags.
    • Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with a mean recommendation of 2.57 and a mean price target of INR 1,455.11.

    Bull / Bear case

    Generated · model-assisted
    BULL CASE · 4

    Net income surged 27.9% year-over-year to INR 52.7 billion, demonstrating robust top-line and bottom-line momentum.

    Free cash flow grew 20.5% to INR 36.9 billion, reflecting strong operational efficiency and cash generation capabilities.

    Long-term debt decreased to INR 4.4 billion, resulting in a negligible debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02.

    Analysts project 4.7% upside to a mean price target of INR 1,455, suggesting modest valuation support.

    BEAR CASE · 2

    Revenue growth of 6.9% year-over-year indicates a potential slowdown in top-line expansion momentum.

    The consensus recommendation is 'hold', implying limited near-term catalysts for significant price appreciation.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-01-23
    Q4 2025 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue INR 70.74B, +0,0% YoY; Operating income −59,0% YoY.

    RevenueINR 70.74B+0,0 % YoY
    Operating incomeINR 7.01B−59,0 % YoY
    Net incomeINR 6.76B−57,0 % YoY
    Free cash flow
    EPS
    Operating cash flow
    Financials
    Income statement
    RevenueINR 70.74B
    Gross profitINR 44.42B
    Operating incomeINR 7.01B
    Net incomeINR 6.76B
    Margins
    Gross margin62.8%
    Operating margin9.9%
    Net margin9.6%
    FCF margin
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue INR 70.74BOperating costs INR 63.74BTax INR 250.0MNet income INR 6.76B
    Highlights
    • Revenue INR 70.74B, +0,0% YoY
    • Operating income −59,0% YoY
    • Net income −57,0% YoY
    • Net margin 9.6%

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    $1 389,40
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $267.06B
    Net cash
    $3.16B
    Current ratio
    3.7
    Debt / equity
    0.0
    ROA
    2.9%
    ROE
    3.5%
    Cash conversion
    440.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -21.9%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Business relationships

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    Peer comparison

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    Market position

    Stress test

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    52,49
    Predicted surprise
    -0,01
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    37
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
    no estimate
    as of 2026-05-01 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate52,49
    Revenueno estimateno estimate283,4B INR
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate49,4B INR
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in INR. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

    Options

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    Short squeeze

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution37 analysts
    Strong buy6
    Buy13
    Hold11
    Sell5
    Strong sell2
    12-month price target$1 455,11 · Median $1 438,00
    Low $1 080,00High $1 827,00
    Operating income · consensus49,4B INR
    EPS surprise
    +24,3 %
    reported vs consensus · beat
    Revenue surprise
    −2,8 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
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    Sell-side observations

    Low$1 080,00
    Mean$1 455,11
    Median$1 438,00
    High$1 827,00
    Spot$1 389,40
    +4.7 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    Filing-based flags
    • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin16,7 %Above P75
    Net Margin15,2 %Above P75
    ROE3,5 %Above median
    Capex / Rev-21,9 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,02Above median
    Cash Conv4,40Best in class

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

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    Comparable transactions

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    Derivatives & instruments

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    Actions

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    Data sources
    • Market data
    • Market data cache
    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    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
    • Cipla Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
    • Cipla Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27
    • Cipla Ltd Market data — ESG · 2026-05-27

    Ownership & reference

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    CIPL.NSCanonical
    NSE (India) · USD

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise-0,01Full forecast →
    peak dispatch · 2026-07-23
    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-01-23 13:30 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2025 Revenue INR 70.74B · Net INR 6.76B
    2025-10-30 12:52 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2025 Revenue INR 75.89B · Net INR 13.51B
    2025-07-25 13:21 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2025 Revenue INR 69.57B · Net INR 12.98B
    2025-05-13 13:41 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2025 Revenue INR 67.30B · Net INR 12.22B
    2025-05-13 13:41 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue INR 275.48B · Net INR 52.73B
    2025-01-28 13:55 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2024 Revenue INR 70.73B · Net INR 15.71B
    2024-10-29 14:20 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2024 Revenue INR 70.51B · Net INR 13.03B
    2024-07-26 15:05 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2024 Revenue INR 66.94B · Net INR 11.78B
    2024-05-10 14:33 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2024 Revenue INR 61.63B · Net INR 9.39B
    2024-05-10 14:33 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue INR 257.74B · Net INR 41.22B
    2023-05-12 15:02 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2023 Revenue INR 227.53B · Net INR 28.02B
    2022-05-10 18:36 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2022 Revenue INR 217.63B · Net INR 25.17B
    2021-05-14 18:16 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2021 Revenue INR 191.60B · Net INR 24.05B
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