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Check Before You Invest : Zydus Lifesciences Ltd

BSE: 532321 NSE: ZYDUSLIFE ISIN: INE010B01027
  |   Sector:  Healthcare   |   Industry:  Pharmaceuticals & Drugs

Snapshot

Q.1 Which industry/sub-sector does Zydus Lifesciences Ltd belong to?
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd belongs to the Healthcare sector, operating specifically within the Pharmaceuticals & Drugs segment.
Q.2 Is Zydus Lifesciences Ltd a good quality company?
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd is a good quality company, based on a consistently good 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 Zydus Lifesciences Ltd undervalued or overvalued?
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd appears Fair, as its key valuation ratios are in line with 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 20.69 22.29
Price to Book 3.85 3.72
Price to Sales 3.9 3.87
EV to EBITDA 12.76 13.43
Q.4 Is Zydus Lifesciences Ltd a good buy now?
Zydus Lifesciences 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 Zydus Lifesciences Ltd?
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd revenue growth is 18.9% for FY-2025, which is above its 5-year CAGR of 10.27%, indicating faster growth.

Q.2 Gross Profit margin of Zydus Lifesciences Ltd?
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd Gross profit margin which is the profit after deduction of direct costs, is 15.7% for FY-2025, which is above its 5-year median of 11.6%, indicating increasing margins.

Q.3 Operating Profit Margin of Zydus Lifesciences Ltd?
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd Operating Profit Margin which is the profit after deduction of all operating costs, is 29.66% for FY-2025, which is above its 5-year median of 23.63% indicating increasing margins.

Q.4 Net Profit Margin of Zydus Lifesciences Ltd?
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd Net Profit Margin is 19.86% for FY-2025, is above its 5-year median of 15.4%, indicating increasing margins.
Current Level 5-year
Historic Median
Gross Profit Margin (%) 15.7 11.6
Operating Profit Margin (%) 29.66 23.63
Net Profit Margin (%) 19.86 15.4

B: Does the business utilize capital efficiently?

Q.5 Return on Asset of Zydus Lifesciences Ltd?
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd Return on Asset is 14.77%, which is above its 5-year historical median of 9.66%, indicating improved asset utilization efficiency.

Q.6 Return on capital employed (ROCE) of Zydus Lifesciences Ltd?
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd Return on capital employed is 26.06% for FY-2025, which is above its 5-year historical median of 15.3%. The current ROCE is above its estimated weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of 11.25%, indicating value creation.

Q.7 Return on Equity (ROE) of Zydus Lifesciences Ltd?
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd Return on equity is 21.08% for FY-2025, which is above its 5-year historical median of 18.88%, indicating the business is making better use of its shareholders capital.

Q.8 Cash conversion cycle of Zydus Lifesciences Ltd?
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd Cash conversion cycle is 16 days, below its 5-year historical median of 18 days, indicating improved working capital management. However, you need to compare this with its peers in the industry.
Current Level 5-year
Historic Median
Asset Turnover (x) 1.46 1.32
ROE (%) 21.08 18.88
ROCE (%) 26.06 15.3
Cash Conversion Cycle 16 days 18 days

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

Q.9 Debt to Equity ratio of Zydus Lifesciences Ltd?
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.13, 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 Zydus Lifesciences Ltd?
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd Debt to cash flow from operations is 0.47, which is at a healthy level.

Ownership & governance

D: Promoter shareholding and pledge status of Zydus Lifesciences Ltd?

Q.1 Promoter shareholding and pledge status of Zydus Lifesciences Ltd?
Promoters hold 75.00% of the Zydus Lifesciences Ltd, with 0.00% of their stake pledged, indicating no pledge risk.

Peer comparison (industry-wise, mcap)

E: How does Zydus Lifesciences Ltd performance compare with that of its Peers?

Q.1 Revenue growth of Zydus Lifesciences Ltd vs industry peers?
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd revenue CAGR is 10.27%, compared to the industry median CAGR of 9.13%, indicating faster growth and gaining its market share.
Profit Metrics
Current Level 5-year
Industry Median
Revenue Growth (%) 18.9 9.1
Gross Profit Growth (%) 28.2 13.2
Operating Profit Growth (%) 30.1 13.2
Net Profit Growth (%) 20.5 14.5
Operating Efficiency
Current Level 5-year
Industry Median
Asset Turnover (x) 1.46 0.87
ROE (%) 21.08 18.75
ROCE (%) 26.06 20.47
Cash Conversion Cycle (days) 15.79 63

Valuation & price assessment

Q.1 Stock return of Zydus Lifesciences Ltd over the last decade?
Over the last 9 year(s), the stock has delivered a CAGR of 12.5% based on the current price.
9Y 5Y 3Y 1Y
Share Price
CAGR
12.5% 11.1% 27.1% 14.9%
Q.2 Valuation ratios of Zydus Lifesciences Ltd vs historical?
The current P/E ratio of 20.69 is lower than its historical median of 22.29, indicating that the stock is trading below 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 20.69 22.29 31.09
Price to Book 3.85 3.72 2.85
Price to Sales 3.9 3.87 2.82
EV to EBITDA 12.76 13.43 15.99

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