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Natco Pharma Ltd

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Op margin
44,3 %
ROE
24,8 %
Net margin
42,6 %
Debt / equity
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About

Natco Pharma Ltd is a pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and markets generic and branded drugs, primarily in India and international markets.

Business. Natco Pharma Ltd (NATP.NS) is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in India that operates within the Healthcare sector. The firm is primarily listed on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE). As specific operating segment and geographic data are not provided, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the pharmaceuticals market.

Classification92 %
SectorHealthcare
Business sectorPharmaceuticals & Medical Research
IndustryPharmaceuticals
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Sell-side consensus
HOLD10 analysts
3 buy4 hold3 sell
Avg 12m price target916,10

Analyst recommendations

10 analysts · consensus Hold
Buy3
Hold4
Sell3
12-month price target
916,10
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Hold
10 analysts · indicative
Ownership
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Profitability
24,8 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

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News & coverage

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    Analysis

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    Upcoming catalysts

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    • 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

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    Synthesis

    Business

    Natco Pharma Ltd (NATP.NS) is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in India that operates within the Healthcare sector. The firm is primarily listed on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE). As specific operating segment and geographic data are not provided, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the pharmaceuticals market.

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

    Natco Pharma Ltd maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 5.59, indicating the company can easily cover its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets. The company's liquidity_fpt score suggests a medium liquidity risk, which is consistent with its cash and equivalents of INR 539 million and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04 reflects a conservative capital structure with minimal leverage.

    In terms of profitability, Natco Pharma Ltd demonstrates a return on equity (ROE) of 24.79% and a return on assets (ROA) of 21.85%, both of which are strong indicators of efficient asset utilization and profitability. The company's operating income of INR 19.6 billion and net income of INR 18.85 billion highlight its ability to generate substantial earnings from its operations. These metrics are well above the industry median for pharmaceutical companies, suggesting a competitive edge in cost management and pricing power.

    Geographically, Natco Pharma Ltd's revenue is concentrated in India, with a significant portion of its sales derived from domestic markets. The company's exposure to international markets is limited, which may pose a risk in the event of domestic economic downturns or regulatory changes. The company's segmental breakdown is not fully disclosed, but its primary focus remains on the pharmaceuticals business.

    Looking at growth, Natco Pharma Ltd has shown consistent revenue performance, with a total revenue of INR 44.295 billion in the latest reporting period. The company's capital expenditures of INR 5.116 billion indicate ongoing investment in infrastructure and production capabilities. Analysts have provided a mean price target of INR 916.10, with a median of INR 902.50, suggesting a generally positive outlook on the company's future performance.

    The risk assessment for Natco Pharma Ltd indicates a low dilution risk, with a dilution potential of low and no significant dilution events in the near term. The company's liquidity risk is rated as medium, primarily due to its negative net cash position after accounting for total debt. The credit risk is low, given the company's strong equity base and low debt levels.

    Recent events and filings have not indicated any major operational or financial disruptions for Natco Pharma Ltd. The company's financial health remains stable, with no significant red flags in its latest disclosures. Analysts have provided a mean recommendation of 3.00, which is a "Hold" rating, with two strong-buy and one buy recommendation, indicating a generally cautious but positive sentiment.

    Key takeaways
    • Natco Pharma Ltd has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 5.59.
    • The company's ROE of 24.79% and ROA of 21.85% indicate efficient asset utilization and profitability.
    • The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in India, which may pose a risk in the event of domestic economic downturns.
    • Analysts have provided a mean price target of INR 916.10, with a median of INR 902.50, suggesting a generally positive outlook.
    • The company's liquidity risk is rated as medium, and its credit risk is low.

    Bull / Bear case

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $1 186,00
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $76.07B
    Net cash
    -$2.25B
    Current ratio
    5.6
    Debt / equity
    0.0
    ROA
    21.9%
    ROE
    24.8%
    Cash conversion
    90.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -11.6%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    73,69
    Predicted surprise
    +0,00
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    10
    Other metrics
    Revenue
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    Segment revenue
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    Margin
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    Segment margin
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    as of 2026-05-22 · 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 estimate73,69
    Revenueno estimateno estimate40,9B INR
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate13,4B 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

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    Consensus distribution

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    Recommendation distribution10 analysts
    Strong buy2
    Buy1
    Hold4
    Sell1
    Strong sell2
    12-month price target$916,10 · Median $902,50
    Low $712,00High $1 180,00
    Operating income · consensus13,4B INR
    EPS surprise
    +42,8 %
    reported vs consensus · beat
    Revenue surprise
    +8,4 %
    reported vs consensus · beat

    Estimate revisions

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    Sell-side observations

    Low$712,00
    Mean$916,10
    Median$902,50
    High$1 180,00
    Spot$1 186,00
    −22.8 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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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 Margin44,3 %Best in class
    Net Margin42,6 %Best in class
    ROE24,8 %Best in class
    Capex / Rev-11,6 %Below median
    D/E0,04Above median
    Cash Conv0,90Below median

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    Data sources
    • Market data
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    • Issuer disclosures
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    • 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
    • Natco Pharma Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
    • Natco Pharma Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28
    • Natco Pharma Ltd Market data — ESG · 2026-05-28

    Ownership & reference

    Leadership

    • Sanivarapu Raviprakash ReddySenior Vice President

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

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise+0,00Full forecast →
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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
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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