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Check Before You Invest : Marksans Pharma Ltd

BSE: 524404 NSE: MARKSANS ISIN: INE750C01026
  |   Sector:  Healthcare   |   Industry:  Pharmaceuticals & Drugs

Snapshot

Q.1 Which industry/sub-sector does Marksans Pharma Ltd belong to?
Marksans Pharma Ltd belongs to the Healthcare sector, operating specifically within the Pharmaceuticals & Drugs segment.
Q.2 Is Marksans Pharma Ltd a good quality company?
Marksans Pharma Ltd is a average quality company, based on a somewhat consistent multi-year financial track record.

This assessment is based on company’s performance on Revenue growth, ROCE, Equity and Assets, key margin ratios, cash conversion cycle, and debt to cash flow from operations and how it compares with its long term averages.

Q.3 Is Marksans Pharma Ltd undervalued or overvalued?
Marksans Pharma Ltd appears Overvalued, as its key valuation ratios are higher than their past averages.

Based on the industry it operates in, the relevant valuation ratios include one of the following, P/E, P/BV, P/Sales, EV/EBITDA or a combination of two or more.

Valuation Ratios Current 5-year
Historic Median
Price to Earnings 44.06 37.62
Price to Book 8.59 5.20
Price to Sales 10.55 6.85
EV to EBITDA 30.19 24.86
Q.4 Is Marksans Pharma Ltd a good buy now?
Marksans Pharma Ltd is a good buy now, based on strong price trend analysis suggesting prices may rise. However, you need to check its quality and valuation before making a decision

Performance Analysis

We have analysed the performance of the company on the following:

  • How has it performed on generating Profits?

    By checking its Revenue growth, Gross, Operating and Net Margins compared to its last 5-year median.

  • How efficiently has it utilized Capital?

    By checking its ROCE, ROA, ROE and its Cash Conversion Cycle.

  • How is it managing its Debt?

    By checking its Debt to Equity and Cash Flow from Operations.

A: What are the trends in revenue and profit margins?

Q.1 Revenue growth of Marksans Pharma Ltd?
Marksans Pharma Ltd revenue growth is 14.2% for FY-2026, which is below its 5-year CAGR of 17.48%, indicating slower growth.

Q.2 Gross Profit margin of Marksans Pharma Ltd?
Marksans Pharma Ltd Gross profit margin which is the profit after deduction of direct costs, is 30.9% for FY-2026, which is above its 5-year median of 23.1%, indicating increasing margins.

Q.3 Operating Profit Margin of Marksans Pharma Ltd?
Marksans Pharma Ltd Operating Profit Margin which is the profit after deduction of all operating costs, is 24.13% for FY-2026, which is above its 5-year median of 17.27% indicating increasing margins.

Q.4 Net Profit Margin of Marksans Pharma Ltd?
Marksans Pharma Ltd Net Profit Margin is 22.42% for FY-2026, is above its 5-year median of 15.8%, indicating increasing margins.
Current Level 5-year
Historic Median
Gross Profit Margin (%) 30.9 23.1
Operating Profit Margin (%) 24.13 17.27
Net Profit Margin (%) 22.42 15.8

B: Does the business utilize capital efficiently?

Q.5 Return on Asset of Marksans Pharma Ltd?
Marksans Pharma Ltd Return on Asset is 15.61%, which is above its 5-year historical median of 11.26%, indicating improved asset utilization efficiency.

Q.6 Return on capital employed (ROCE) of Marksans Pharma Ltd?
Marksans Pharma Ltd Return on capital employed is 25.88% for FY-2026, which is above its 5-year historical median of 18.76%. The current ROCE is above its estimated weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of 13.5%, indicating value creation.

Q.7 Return on Equity (ROE) of Marksans Pharma Ltd?
Marksans Pharma Ltd Return on equity is 19.83% for FY-2026, which is above its 5-year historical median of 14.45%, indicating the business is making better use of its shareholders capital.

Q.8 Cash conversion cycle of Marksans Pharma Ltd?
Marksans Pharma Ltd Cash conversion cycle is 138 days, in line with its 5-year historical median of 138 days, indicating stable working capital management. However, you need to compare this with its peers in the industry.
Current Level 5-year
Historic Median
Asset Turnover (x) 0.72 0.7
ROE (%) 19.83 14.45
ROCE (%) 25.88 18.76
Cash Conversion Cycle 138 days 138 days

C: How much debt does the business have and is it at a sustainable level?

Q.9 Debt to Equity ratio of Marksans Pharma Ltd?
Marksans Pharma Ltd Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.00, which is lower the industry average of 0.14, indicating lower debt levels in the industry.

Q.10 Debt to cash flow from operations of Marksans Pharma Ltd?
Marksans Pharma Ltd Debt to cash flow from operations is 0, which is at a healthy level.

Ownership & governance

D: Promoter shareholding and pledge status of Marksans Pharma Ltd?

Q.1 Promoter shareholding and pledge status of Marksans Pharma Ltd?
Promoters hold 43.87% of the Marksans Pharma Ltd, with 0.00% of their stake pledged, indicating no pledge risk.

Peer comparison (industry-wise, mcap)

E: How does Marksans Pharma Ltd performance compare with that of its Peers?

Q.1 Revenue growth of Marksans Pharma Ltd vs industry peers?
Marksans Pharma Ltd revenue CAGR is 17.48%, compared to the industry median CAGR of 5.68%, indicating faster growth and gaining its market share.
Profit Metrics
Current Level 5-year
Industry Median
Revenue Growth (%) 14.2 5.7
Gross Profit Growth (%) 56 13.8
Operating Profit Growth (%) 55.8 11.4
Net Profit Growth (%) 60.1 13
Operating Efficiency
Current Level 5-year
Industry Median
Asset Turnover (x) 0.72 0.79
ROE (%) 19.83 8.63
ROCE (%) 25.88 10.85
Cash Conversion Cycle (days) 137.7 76

Valuation & price assessment

Q.1 Stock return of Marksans Pharma Ltd over the last decade?
Over the last 9 year(s), the stock has delivered a CAGR of 21% based on the current price.
9Y 5Y 3Y 1Y
Share Price
CAGR
21% 32.5% 37.8% 67.9%
Q.2 Valuation ratios of Marksans Pharma Ltd vs historical?
The current P/E ratio of 44.06 is higher than its historical median of 37.62, indicating that the stock is trading above its historical average valuation.
Q.3 How do the current valuation ratios compare with 5-year historical median and industry numbers?
Valuation Ratios Current 5-year
Historic Median
5-year
Industry Median
Price to Earnings 44.06 37.62 31.09
Price to Book 8.59 5.20 2.85
Price to Sales 10.55 6.85 2.82
EV to EBITDA 30.19 24.86 15.99

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