Pharma Investors: Torrent's Q2 Review
Pharma Investors: Torrent's Q2 Review
3R MATRIX + = -
Reco/View: Buy CMP: Rs. 1,575 Price Target: Rs. 1,820
Result Update
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Right Valuation (RV) ü Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited (Torrent) reported soft performance in Q2FY2023 but medium-
term outlook is improving with healthy outlook from India and Brazil business, while Germany
+ Positive = Neutral – Negative business is expected to recover in H2FY2023.
Revenue grew by 7% y-o-y, driven by 13% and 19% y-o-y growth in India and Brazil business,
respectively; OPM fell 125 bps y-o-y to 29.6%; PAT stood flat at Rs. 312 crore.
What has changed in 3R MATRIX
India business likely to grow by 13-14%, Brazil business to grow by 19-20%, and Germany to see
Old New sequential recovery in the quarters ahead. OPM is likely to remain at ~30%.
Given better growth prospects across India and Brazil businesses, we retain Buy with an
RS unchanged PT of Rs. 1,820.
RQ Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited (Torrent) delivered soft performance in Q2FY2023. The company’s
revenue grew by 7% y-o-y to Rs. 2,291 crore, while OPM declined by 125 bps y-o-y. PAT for the quarter
stood flat at Rs. 312 crore. Double-digit growth in Brazil and India businesses provides some support
RV to overall growth, while Germany sales saw sequential improvement. Going ahead, India and Brazil
businesses could be the company’s key growth drivers, while US business is likely to be under stress
due to prolonged delays for plant re-inspection by USFDA, leading to lack of new launches and high
competitive pressures. Germany business is expected to see good recovery in H2FY2023. OPM is
ESG Disclosure Score NEW expected to remain at 29-30% in H2FY2023. However, cost savings due to discontinuation of the
liquids business and other cost-control measures implemented could result in OPM expansion for
FY2024/FY2025.
ESG RISK RATING
Updated Oct 08, 2022
37.61 Key positives
Domestic business revenue grew by 13% y-o-y, led by outperformance across therapy areas and
High Risk new launches.
Brazil’s revenue grew by 19% y-o-y, led by new launches; as per secondary data, Torrent’s growth of
NEGL LOW MED HIGH SEVERE 14% was ahead of BGx market growth of 10% for the quarter ended August 2022.
0-10 10-20 20-30 30-40 40+ Key negatives
Source: Morningstar Delay in the resolution of OAI/WL at Indrad and Dahej plants and high pricing pressures in the US led
to muted performance in the region.
Company details Management Commentary
India business is on a steady footing and focus on growing the trade generics business, strong
Market cap: Rs. 53,305 cr growth in branded generics, expanded field force, and strong product pipeline could be key growth
drivers for India business. Management expects mid-teens growth to sustain in the coming quarters.
52-week high/low: Rs. 1,652/1,243 Acquisition of Curatio Healthcare was completed in mid-October and it will be integrated by Q3. It
will start adding materially to the company’s revenue from Q4, based on the integration.
NSE volume: Brazil to maintain its growth momentum, backed by performance of the top brands, new launches,
2.6 lakh
(No of shares) field force expansion as well as good performance in the generics division. Germany should continue
on a modest positive trend, led by field force expansion and good performance from the acquired
BSE code: 500420 portfolio.
US will take time to see recovery in the performance. Torrent has responded to USFDA’s Form 483
NSE code: TORNTPHARM with three observations received for its Gujarat Facility. The company is expected to hear from
USFDA in the next 90 days. The company expects approvals and launch of new products post the
Free float: FDA clearance.
9.7 cr Management has indicated that raw-material prices are expected to be stable in the near term.
(No of shares)
Moreover, the logistics cost has come down to Q3FY2022 levels. So, margins are expected to remain
at the current level in the near term.
Shareholding (%) Revision in estimates – Torrent reported soft performance in Q2. We have reduced our earnings
estimates for FY2023 and FY2024 to factor in below-par performance in Q2 and lower-than-earlier
Promoters 71.3 estimated other income. We have introduced FY2025 earnings estimates through this note.
Our Call
FII 11.5
View: Retain Buy with an unchanged PT of Rs. 1,820 – Torrent’s Q2 performance was soft. However, it
DII 9.5 sees a healthy outlook for India business, backed by expanding reach, market share gains, and likely
traction in the new trade generics division. Expected growth in the existing portfolio, and plans to fortify
presence in the covered markets would drive Brazilian sales growth, while elevated cost pressures,
Others 7.7 price erosion, and delays in re-inspection for plants by USFDA could slow down US growth momentum.
Germany is expected to see a good recovery from H2. At the CMP, the stock trades at 38.1x/31.5x its
Price chart FY2023E and FY2024E. Given better growth prospects across Indian and Brazilian businesses, we
retain our Buy recommendation on the stock with an unchanged price target (PT) of Rs. 1,820.
1800
Key Risks
1600 Delays in the resolution of USFDA issues at its plants and heightened competitive pressures in the US.
1400
Valuation (Consolidated) Rs cr
1200
Particulars FY2021 FY2022 FY2023E FY2024E FY2025E
1000
Net sales 8005.0 8508.0 9338.2 10657.3 12042.9
Feb-22
Oct-21
Jun-22
Oct-22
of ANDAs but rather rebalance the R&D investment more in favour of markets like Brazil and Germany.
Having said that, there are no plans of the company to become non-competitive or to reduce presence in
the US. Going ahead, management sees US business to be under stress in the near-to-medium term as
competitive intensity is on the higher side and there is sustained price erosion, which could also impact
margins.
Another weak quarter for Europe (Germany): Revenue declined by 12% y-o-y to Rs. 220 crore. For
H1FY2023, revenue increased to Rs. 434 crore, down 15% y-o-y. Growth in Germany was impacted by tender
losses in the previous quarters. Torrent has already initiated measures to improve price competitiveness.
The company expects sales in Germany to pick up pace towards the end of the year. In the medium term,
Germany business is expected to deliver high single-digit growth and in the mid-to-high single digits if
there are more tenders (as it will lead to increased competition).
Margins to remain stable: Torrent’s OPM declined by 125 bps y-o-y to 29.6%. Management has indicated
that raw-material prices are expected to be stable in the near term. Moreover, the logistics cost has come
down to Q3FY2022 level. So, margins are expected to remain at the current level in the near term.
Results (Consolidated) Rs cr
Particulars Q2FY2023 Q2FY2022 Y-o-Y % Q1FY2023 Q-o-Q %
Total Sales 2,291.0 2,137.0 7.2 2,347.0 -2.4
Expenditure 1,612.0 1,477.0 9.1 1,635.0 -1.4
Operating profit 679.0 660.0 2.9 712.0 -4.6
Other income 16.0 51.0 -68.6 30.0 -46.7
EBITDA 695.0 711.0 -2.3 742.0 -6.3
Interest 69.0 71.0 -2.8 55.0 25.5
Depreciation 163.0 168.0 -3.0 155.0 5.2
PBT 463.0 472.0 -1.9 532.0 -13.0
Taxes 151.0 156.0 -3.2 178.0 -15.2
Adjusted PAT 312.0 316.0 -1.3 354.0 -11.9
EPS (Rs.) 18.4 18.6 -1.3 20.8 -11.9
Margins BPS BPS
OPM % 29.6 30.9 -125 30.3 -70
EBITDA % 30.3 33.3 -293 31.6 -128
Adj. PATM % 13.6 14.8 -117 15.1 -146
Tax % 32.6 33.1 -44 33.5 -85
Source: Company; Sharekhan Research
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Source: Company, Sharekhan Research
Peer valuation
CMP O/S P/E (x) EV/EBITDA (x) RoE (%)
MCAP
Particulars (Rs / Shares
(Rs Cr) FY22 FY23E FY24E FY22 FY23E FY24E FY22 FY23E FY24E
Share) (Cr)
Torrent Pharma 1575 33.8 53305.2 42.4 38.1 31.5 23.5 20.5 17.1 21.1 21.8 22.9
Cipla 1155.0 80.7 93197.0 34.0 30.0 23.6 20.3 18.3 14.7 14.6 13.9 15.4
Source: Company, Sharekhan estimates
About company
Torrent, the flagship company of Torrent Group, was incorporated in 1972. Torrent has a strong international
presence across 40 countries with operations in regulated and emerging markets such as the US, Europe,
Brazil, and RoW. The company operates through its wholly owned subsidiaries spread across 12 nations
with major setups in Brazil, Germany, and the US. The company is also one of the leading pharmaceutical
companies present in India as a dominant player in the therapeutic areas of cardiovascular (CV) and central
nervous system (CNS). The company also has a significant presence in gastro-intestinal, diabetology, anti-
infectives, and pain management segments.
Investment theme
Torrent continues to focus on a branded business mix from India and Brazil, which balances well for sustainable
growth in a challenging global environment for the pharma sector. US business is also stable. Operating
leverage from the acquired domestic business is visible from FY2020. Three manufacturing plants of Torrent
are reeling under regulatory issues with a warning letter being issued by the USFDA. Management expects
at least 12-15 months for the issues to be resolved; and till such time, approvals from these plants would be
withheld. Torrent has submitted its responses to the regulator and is awaiting a revert on this. Timely and
successful resolution of USFDA issues is critical from a growth perspective.
Key Risks
Slowdown in ANDA approvals and USFDA-related regulatory risks could hurt business prospects.
Delay in product launches in Brazil, Germany, and the US could restrict growth in these key geographies.
Currency fluctuation poses a risk to export businesses.
Additional Data
Key management personnel
Mr. Sudhir Mehta Chairman (Emeritus)
Mr. Samir Mehta Executive Chairman
Mr. Sudhir Menon CFO
Source: Company Website
Top 10 shareholders
Sr. No. Holder Name Holding (%)
1 Mirae Asset Global Investments 1.84
2 ICICI Prudential Life Insurance 1.40
3 Kotak Mahindra AMC 1.07
4 Nippon Life India AMC 1.02
5 Vanguard Group Inc. 0.96
6 BlackRock Inc. 0.91
7 UTI AMC 0.90
8 FMR LLC 0.83
9 T Rowe Price Group Inc. 0.79
10 Norges Bank 0.71
Source: Bloomberg
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