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Aurobindo Pharma Limited — Q3 FY25

Aurobindo Pharma delivered its highest-ever quarterly revenue of INR 7,979 crore in Q3 FY25, driven by robust US base product sales, strong European growth (+23% YoY), and expansion in growth markets (+39% YoY).

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Revenue ₹7,979 Cr
EBITDA ₹1,628 Cr
PAT ₹846 Cr
EBITDA Margin 20.4%
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Aurobindo Pharma delivered its highest-ever quarterly revenue of INR 7,979 crore in Q3 FY25, driven by robust US base product sales, strong European growth (+23% YoY), and expansion in growth markets (+39% YoY). EBITDA margin stood at 20.4%, with gross margins expanding 130 bps YoY to 58.4%. Management reiterated its FY25 EBITDA margin guidance of 21%-22%, expecting a stronger Q4 driven by increased transient sales and operational efficiencies. Key growth drivers include the ramp-up of the China plant (contributing from FY26), commercialization of the Dayton OSD facility, and progress in biosimilars with positive CHMP opinions for Filgrastim and Pegfilgrastim. However, the injectables business (Eugia) continues to face capacity utilization challenges at ~50%, though management expects a return to normal run-rate from Q4. Risk: Potential pricing erosion and market share loss for generic Revlimid post patent expiry in January 2026.

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Quarter Snapshot

US Formulation Revenue $435M
+3.3% QoQ

Sequential growth driven by volume gains and stable pricing; injectables impacted by transient sales and cut-off issues.

Europe Formulation Revenue €236M
+23% YoY

Strong growth across key European geographies, supported by robust portfolio and supply chain.

Growth Markets Revenue INR 873 Cr
+39% YoY

Driven by successful geographical expansion and strong sales momentum in emerging markets.

Eugia Capacity Utilization 50%
-20pp vs normal

Utilization impacted by supply challenges; expected to return to 65-70% from Q4 FY25.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q3 FY25 vs Q2 FY25
3 new guidance3 dropped4 new risk4 risk resolved
NEW
China plant to contribute from FY26

The China OSD plant (2B units capacity) commercialized in November 2024, expected to ramp up and contribute to revenues in FY26, initially supplying Europe.

NEW
Dayton OSD plant commercialization in next fiscal

The US-based OSD plant at Dayton is expected to be commercialized in FY26, adding capacity for the US market.

NEW
Biosimilar launches in EU from July 2025

Following positive CHMP opinions, Filgrastim and Pegfilgrastim expected to launch in EU in Q2 FY26, with revenue bookings starting from that quarter.

UPDATED
FY25 EBITDA margin guidance of 21%-22%

Management reaffirmed achieving 21%-22% EBITDA margin for FY25, despite Q3 margin of 20.4%, citing stronger Q4 with increased transient sales and operational efficiencies.

DROPPED
Penicillin G breakeven by Q4 FY25

Expect to achieve breakeven at the penicillin G facility by Q4 FY25, with positive contribution from FY26.

DROPPED
Global Eugia injectable sales ~$600M for FY25

Despite Q1/Q2 slowdown, management expects full-year injectable sales to be around $600M, with a possible 5% variance.

DROPPED
Biosimilar denosumab commercial in Europe by CY2026

Phase III recruitment completed; filing expected in 2025 with commercialization in Europe in 2026.

NEW RISK
Generic Revlimid patent expiry impact

Patent expiry in January 2026 could lead to pricing erosion and market share loss; management acknowledged uncertainty but plans to continue supply post-expiry.

NEW RISK
Eugia injectables capacity ramp-up delays

Capacity utilization at Eugia remains at 50% due to supply challenges; any further delays in returning to normal run-rate could impact US injectable revenue.

NEW RISK
Biosimilar clinical trial delays

Omalizumab and ophthalmic product trials are delayed; ophthalmic recruitment only 50% and expected to complete in H2 2026, pushing back potential launches.

NEW RISK
US tariff risk on pharmaceuticals

Potential US tariffs on pharmaceutical imports could impact margins; management believes existing US manufacturing footprint provides mitigation.

RISK GONE
Sustained high R&D spend

R&D costs jumped ~INR 70 crore in Q2 due to phase III biosimilar trials; management expects elevated spend for at least four more quarters.

RISK GONE
Freight cost volatility from Red Sea disruptions

Higher freight costs (~INR 30 crore impact) due to Red Sea issues; management expects normalization but uncertainty remains.

RISK GONE
Unit 3 injectable supply chain recovery timeline

Injectable sales declined 11% YoY due to voluntary production slowdown at Unit 3; full recovery expected only by Q4, with FDA reinspection likely in FY26 Q3.

RISK GONE
Biosimilar omalizumab recruitment delays

Phase III recruitment for omalizumab is 3-4 months behind schedule, potentially pushing back filing timelines.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

FY24 EBITDA margin target of 18%+ (ex-Revlimid)

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q1 FY25, Q2 FY24, Q2 FY25, Q3 FY24, Q4 FY24

Management reiterated internal target for full-year EBITDA margin, implying H2 margins will be higher than H1.

Eugia Specialities global revenue of $560 million for FY24

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24

On track to achieve $560 million globally for Eugia Specialities in FY24, driven by injectable growth.

PLI Pen-G ramp-up delays

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q1 FY25

Pen-G plant faced teething problems in Q1; any further delays could impact margin improvement expectations.

US price erosion and competition

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q2 FY24

Management expects current US pricing scenario to continue; low single-digit price erosion in injectables could pressure margins.

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Top guidance FY25 EBITDA margin guidance of 21%-22%

Management reaffirmed achieving 21%-22% EBITDA margin for FY25, despite Q3 margin of 20.4%, citing stronger Q4 with increased transient sales and o...

Top risk Generic Revlimid patent expiry impact

Patent expiry in January 2026 could lead to pricing erosion and market share loss; management acknowledged uncertainty but plans to continue supply...

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