Torrent Pharma Q1 net profit up 2.8% at Rs330cr as India business shows strong 18% growth


Torrent Pharma Ltd reported a 3.79% year-on-year growth in total sales revenue for the quarter of June 21 on a consolidated basis at 2,134cr. Sequentially, revenue increased 10.17% compared to Rs1,937cr in the March 21 quarter, showing limited COVID impact. During the quarter, Torrent Pharma launched the anti-COVID drug, Bariticinib, which is currently in clinical trials for Molnupiravir.

On a year-over-year basis, Indian revenue showed 18% growth to Rs1,093cr. However, US sales fell -29% to Rs266cr due to elevated price pressures amid generic competition in the US markets. Other key markets such as Germany and Brazil grew 5% and 9% respectively. CRAMS business grew 6% year-on-year.

For the June 21 quarter, Torrent Pharma reported gross margins of 72.4% and EBITDA margins of 34%. EBITDA increased 8% YoY to Rs717cr in the June 21 quarter. PCPM for the quarter was Rs. 10 lakhs and Torrent had a MR strength of 3,600. As of June 21, Torrent has 54 ANDAs pending approval with the USFDA, while Torrent has received 7 interim approvals.

Net profit for the June 21 quarter increased 2.8% to Rs330cr on stable EBITDA margins and gross margins in the India business. Net margins for the first quarter were 15.46% compared to 15.61% in the June 20 quarter and 16.73% in the sequential quarter of March 21.

Financial Highlights for June 21 Compared YoY and Sequentially

Torrent Pharma
Rs in Crore June 21 June 20th I AND Mar-21 QOQ
Total revenue (Rs cr) 2134 ARS 2056 โ‚น 3.79% 1937 โ‚น 10.17%
Operating profit (Rs cr) $ 512 โ‚น 500 2.40% $ 417 22.78%
Net profit (Rs cr) 330 โ‚น $ 321 2.80% $ 324 1.85%
Diluted EPS (Rs) $ 19.53 $ 18.98 $ 19.16
OPM 23.99% 24.32% 21.53%
Net margins 15.46% 15.61% 16.73%

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