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AJANTPHARM Diversified 14 Jul 2023

Ajanta Pharma Limited — Q1 FY24

Ajanta Pharma reported a solid Q1 FY24 with consolidated revenue of ₹1,021 crore (+7% YoY) and EBITDA margin of 26% (+300 bps YoY), driven by gross margin expansion from softer API prices and normalized logistics.

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Revenue ₹1,021 Cr +7%
EBITDA ₹271 Cr +22.07%
PAT ₹208 Cr +18.86%
EBITDA Margin 26% +300bps
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Ajanta Pharma reported a solid Q1 FY24 with consolidated revenue of ₹1,021 crore (+7% YoY) and EBITDA margin of 26% (+300 bps YoY), driven by gross margin expansion from softer API prices and normalized logistics. PAT grew 19% YoY to ₹208 crore. The India branded business outperformed with 14% growth, gaining market share. US generics grew 19% YoY, supported by new launches and stabilizing price erosion (high single digits). Management maintained mid-teen growth guidance for branded markets and US generics, with EBITDA margin guided at 25%±1% for FY24. Key risks include unpredictable Africa institutional business and potential delays in Chantix launch.

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India Business Growth 14%
+14% YoY

India branded generics grew 14% YoY to ₹319 crore, outpacing IPM growth of 11%.

US Generics Growth 19%
+19% YoY

US generics revenue grew 19% YoY to ₹213 crore, driven by market share gains and new launches.

Gross Margin 75%
+200 bps YoY

Gross margin improved 200 bps YoY to 75% due to softer API prices and favorable forex.

ANDAs Filed (Q1) 3
N/A

Filed 3 ANDAs in Q1; expect 5 more in rest of FY24, with 21 pending approvals.

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Top guidance Mid-teen revenue growth for FY24

Management expects mid-teen percentage growth for the full year across branded generics and US generics.

Top risk Africa institutional business volatility

Africa institutional (anti-malarial) sales declined 16% YoY due to unpredictable procurement agency funding.

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