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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
NACP56

Natural Capsules Ltd

PharmaceuticalsVerified

Natural Capsules Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45 and a current ratio of 1.3, indicating moderate liquidity and a balanced capital structure. However, the company's free cash flow is negative at -348.95 million INR, and capital expenditures are -446.30 million INR, suggesting significant reinvestment in operations. The company's cash and equivalents are minimal at 1,000 INR, which raises concerns about short-term liquidity. In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity is 0.27% and return on assets is 0.15%, both of which are below the industry median for pharmaceutical companies. This suggests that the company is underperforming in generating returns relative to its equity and asset base. Natural Capsules Ltd operates in a single business segment focused on capsule shell manufacturing and API production. The company's revenue is primarily derived from domestic and international markets, with no disclosed geographic revenue concentration. However, the company's reliance on a single product line and geographic exposure to India may pose risks in the event of regulatory or economic disruptions. The company's revenue for the latest period is 1,692.06 million INR. While the outlook for the current fiscal year is not explicitly provided, the company's operating income of 82.81 million INR and net income of 6.17 million INR suggest a modest profit margin. The company's growth trajectory is constrained by its low profitability and significant capital expenditures. The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt highlights the company's liquidity challenges. The company's dilution potential is low, and no significant adjustments have been applied to its valuations. Recent events and filings do not indicate any major changes in the company's operations or financial strategy. The company continues to focus on its core business of capsule shell manufacturing and API production through its subsidiary, Natural Biogenex Private Limited.

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Profile
CompanyNatural Capsules Ltd
TickerNACP.NS
SectorHealthcare
BusinessPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
Industry groupPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryPharmaceuticals
AI analysis

Business. Natural Capsules Ltd is an India-based manufacturer of hard capsule shells, including hard gelatin, vegetarian, and specialty variants, serving the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries.

Classification. Natural Capsules Ltd is classified under the Healthcare economic sector, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Research business sector, and Pharmaceuticals industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

Natural Capsules Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45 and a current ratio of 1.3, indicating moderate liquidity and a balanced capital structure. However, the company's free cash flow is negative at -348.95 million INR, and capital expenditures are -446.30 million INR, suggesting significant reinvestment in operations. The company's cash and equivalents are minimal at 1,000 INR, which raises concerns about short-term liquidity. In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity is 0.27% and return on assets is 0.15%, both of which are below the industry median for pharmaceutical companies. This suggests that the company is underperforming in generating returns relative to its equity and asset base. Natural Capsules Ltd operates in a single business segment focused on capsule shell manufacturing and API production. The company's revenue is primarily derived from domestic and international markets, with no disclosed geographic revenue concentration. However, the company's reliance on a single product line and geographic exposure to India may pose risks in the event of regulatory or economic disruptions. The company's revenue for the latest period is 1,692.06 million INR. While the outlook for the current fiscal year is not explicitly provided, the company's operating income of 82.81 million INR and net income of 6.17 million INR suggest a modest profit margin. The company's growth trajectory is constrained by its low profitability and significant capital expenditures. The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt highlights the company's liquidity challenges. The company's dilution potential is low, and no significant adjustments have been applied to its valuations. Recent events and filings do not indicate any major changes in the company's operations or financial strategy. The company continues to focus on its core business of capsule shell manufacturing and API production through its subsidiary, Natural Biogenex Private Limited.
Key takeaways
  • Natural Capsules Ltd has a moderate liquidity position but faces challenges due to negative free cash flow and minimal cash reserves.
  • The company's profitability metrics, including return on equity and return on assets, are below industry medians, indicating underperformance.
  • The company operates in a single business segment with no disclosed geographic revenue concentration, which may pose risks in the event of regulatory or economic disruptions.
  • The company's growth trajectory is constrained by low profitability and significant capital expenditures.
  • The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyINR
Revenue$1.69B
Gross profit$582.8M
Operating income$82.8M
Net income$6.2M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$267.5M
CapEx-$446.3M
Free cash flow-$348.9M
Total assets$4.19B
Total liabilities$1.86B
Total equity$2.33B
Cash & equivalents$1.0k
Long-term debt$1.05B
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$2.33B
Net cash-$1.05B
Current ratio1.3
Debt/Equity0.5
ROA0.1%
ROE0.3%
Cash conversion43.3%
CapEx/Revenue-26.4%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Pharmaceuticals · cohort 25 companies
MetricNACPActivity
Op margin4.9%18.2% medp25 18.2% · p75 24.6%bottom quartile
Net margin0.4%14.7% medp25 11.7% · p75 28.1%bottom quartile
Gross margin34.4%19.7% medp25 19.7% · p75 39.8%above median
R&D / revenue24.3% medp25 6.6% · p75 24.3%
CapEx / revenue-26.4%4.9% medp25 4.2% · p75 6.3%bottom quartile
Debt / equity45.0%71.3% medp25 19.0% · p75 91.7%below median
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