Healthcare · NSE: DIVISLAB
Divi's Laboratories
Q1 FY27 earnings call · Guided by management
Call held 1 Aug 2026 · Read the filing on NSEFiling
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Results Q1 FY27, as filed · consolidated · ₹ Cr
| Q1 FY27 | Q1 FY26 | YoY | Q4 FY26 | QoQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3,080 | 2,410 | +27.8% | 2,831 | +8.8% |
| EBITDA | 1,255 | 729 | +72.2% | 934 | +34.4% |
| EBITDA margin | 40.8% | 30.3% | +1050 bps | 33.0% | +776 bps |
| PBTProfit before tax | 1,180 | 733 | +61.0% | 963 | +22.5% |
| Net profit | 902 | 545 | +65.5% | 751 | +20.1% |
| EPS (₹) | 33.95 | 20.49 | +65.7% | 28.31 | +19.9% |
From the company's own results filing on NSE. Net profit is the owners' share. Growth and the dotted lines are worked out from the filed figures.
Guidance
Double-digit growth for the year reiterated
Kiran S. Divi · Whole · Q&A · p. 12
Double-digit growth for the year reiterated
“I would like to stick to my statement saying that we will show double-digit growth no matter what.”
Revenue projection is double-digit growth
Nilima Prasad Divi · Whole · Q&A · p. 13
Revenue projection is double-digit growth
“We would say, if you want to look at a revenue projection, we are looking at double-digit growth.”
EBITDA margin for the year expected similar to last year
Nilima Prasad Divi · Whole · Q&A · p. 15
EBITDA margin for the year expected similar to last year
“And frankly speaking, if I'm looking at EBITDA margin, it would be the similar as last year.”
More figures from the call
“But I would say across all the 3 units, it is about 80% to 85% utilization.”
“And once the qualification is done, we are expecting in the next 3 to 6 months, only commercial volumes will move out.”
“FDA will take its own time, 1 or 2 years since it’s a new place, and then they will qualify it. In the meantime, we are filling the plant with pre-chemistry products.”
In short
- 01Management repeated it expects double-digit growth for the year.
- 02Q1 consolidated total income was Rs 3,144 crore against Rs 2,529 crore a year ago; PAT Rs 902 crore against Rs 545 crore.
- 03Custom Synthesis was 60% of revenue and Generics 40% in the quarter.
- 04The three major capex projects (about Rs 2,000 crore) are nearing completion, with about 70% capitalised; validations are going on.
- 05Commercial supply from the validated projects depends on customer and agency qualifications.
- 06Raw material stock is now held on a rolling 3-month basis due to West Asia supply risk, at higher cost.
- 07Solvent prices rose sharply; the company raised some prices where possible.
- 08Peptide capacity is being expanded with several 3,000 litre SPPS units.
Capex
Custom Synthesis: Three major capex programmes nearing completion; validations going on
Kiran S. Divi · Whole · p. 4
Custom Synthesis: Three major capex programmes nearing completion; validations going on
“Likewise, the three major capex programmes are nearing completion and validations are going on.”
Capacity
Nutraceuticals: Nutraceutical business expanding capabilities and capacities
Kiran S. Divi · Whole · p. 4
Nutraceuticals: Nutraceutical business expanding capabilities and capacities
“As we look ahead, we are actively expanding in both capabilities and capacities to meet the demand of a rapidly evolving global market.”
Unit 3 (Kakinada): Long-term plan to get regulatory clearances for Kakinada plant
Kiran S. Divi · Whole · Q&A · p. 11
Unit 3 (Kakinada): Long-term plan to get regulatory clearances for Kakinada plant
“But the eventual long-term plan is to qualify Kakinada with all regulatory clearances and start qualifying that plant too.”
Unit 3 (Kakinada): Unit 3 taking a larger role in the production network
Kiran S. Divi · Whole · p. 4
Unit 3 (Kakinada): Unit 3 taking a larger role in the production network
“On the manufacturing front, Unit 3 continues to assume a large role within our production network.”
Unit 3 (Kakinada): Pre-chemistry work moved to Kakinada to free approved plant capacity
Kiran S. Divi · Whole · Q&A · p. 11
Unit 3 (Kakinada): Pre-chemistry work moved to Kakinada to free approved plant capacity
“where we need additional capacity and quickly to enhance and utilize existing regulatory approved plant, we are moving a certain amount of chemistry, pre-chemistry works to Kakinada.”
Peptides: Capacity expansion in solid-phase and liquid-phase peptide synthesis
Kiran S. Divi · Whole · p. 4
Peptides: Capacity expansion in solid-phase and liquid-phase peptide synthesis
“Alongside capacity expansion in both solid-phase and liquid-phase peptide synthesis, we continue to strengthen the process development, analytical and manufacturing capabilities required for increasingly complex peptide chemistry.”
Segments
Custom Synthesis: Q1 mix: Custom Synthesis 60% of revenue, Generics 40%
Nilima Prasad Divi · Whole · p. 6
Custom Synthesis: Q1 mix: Custom Synthesis 60% of revenue, Generics 40%
“The business mix for the quarter reflected Custom Synthesis contributing 60% of the revenue and Generics accounting for 40%, respectively.”
Nutraceuticals: Nutraceutical revenue Rs 298 crore vs Rs 250 crore a year ago
Nilima Prasad Divi · Whole · p. 6
Nutraceuticals: Nutraceutical revenue Rs 298 crore vs Rs 250 crore a year ago
“Our global nutraceutical business reported a revenue of ₹298 crores compared with ₹250 crores in the corresponding quarter of last year.”
Generics: Generics volumes stable; pricing reflects competitive conditions
Kiran S. Divi · Whole · p. 3
Generics: Generics volumes stable; pricing reflects competitive conditions
“Beginning with our Generic business, volumes remained stable during the quarter, while pricing continues to reflect competitive market conditions across products and geographies.”
Custom Synthesis: Validations done; commercial supply after agency qualifications
Kiran S. Divi · Whole · Q&A · p. 8
Custom Synthesis: Validations done; commercial supply after agency qualifications
“All I can say is the validations have been completed, and we would be going commercial as and when the qualifications with the agencies are completed.”
Custom Synthesis: Three major capex projects are for three different products
Kiran S. Divi · Whole · Q&A · p. 17
Custom Synthesis: Three major capex projects are for three different products
“So to answer your question, right, if your question is towards the three major projects where the capex is involved, its three different products completely.”
Demand
Generics: Generic price rise reflects raw material costs, not easing price pressure
Kiran S. Divi · Whole · p. 11
Generics: Generic price rise reflects raw material costs, not easing price pressure
“So whatever you're seeing right now is a market correction based on the raw material prices that have taken a substantial hit. It's not based on the markets have corrected and the pricing pressure has gone down.”
Custom Synthesis: Company says it is one of the first CDMOs in India, about 30 years in CDMO
Kiran S. Divi · Whole · Q&A · p. 16
Custom Synthesis: Company says it is one of the first CDMOs in India, about 30 years in CDMO
“I mean we are close to, I would say, 30-year-old company who has been in CDMO. We are one of the first CDMOs in India.”
Margins and costs
Gross margin close to 68% this quarter
Nilima Prasad Divi · Whole · Q&A · p. 15
Gross margin close to 68% this quarter
“It's going to be close to 68% this quarter approximately.”
Gross margin was about 60% over the past year
Nilima Prasad Divi · Whole · Q&A · p. 15
Gross margin was about 60% over the past year
“At gross level, I would say it was approximately 60% all over the year.”
Margins slightly higher than previous quarter; quarters are lumpy
Nilima Prasad Divi · Whole · Q&A · p. 9
Margins slightly higher than previous quarter; quarters are lumpy
“We do see the margins slightly higher than the previous quarter. But again, as we always said, there is lumpiness. We always look at year-on-year basis rather than just a quarter.”
Net material consumption 31.2% of standalone revenue
Nilima Prasad Divi · Whole · p. 6
Net material consumption 31.2% of standalone revenue
“Net material consumption for the quarter was 31.2% of the revenue from operations on a standalone basis, reflecting the continued benefits of our integrated manufacturing model and product mix.”
Stock is being secured at higher cost to avoid stoppages and delays
Nilima Prasad Divi · Whole · Q&A · p. 10
Stock is being secured at higher cost to avoid stoppages and delays
“And these we are securing at a higher cost to make sure there is no production stoppage and there is no shipments that are delayed to our customers.”
Debt and working capital
Cash Rs 3,611 crore, receivables Rs 3,056 crore, inventory Rs 4,413 crore
Nilima Prasad Divi · Whole · p. 7
Cash Rs 3,611 crore, receivables Rs 3,056 crore, inventory Rs 4,413 crore
“As of the end of the quarter, cash and cash equivalents stood at ₹3,611 crores, trade receivables were ₹3,056 crores and inventory stood at ₹4,413 crores.”
Raw material stocked on rolling 3-month basis to avoid production loss
Nilima Prasad Divi · Whole · p. 10
Raw material stocked on rolling 3-month basis to avoid production loss
“we are currently stocking it on a 3 monthly basis. Like any given point of day for the next 3 months, are we secured for our production.”
Validation batch materials also added to inventory
Nilima Prasad Divi · Whole · Q&A · p. 10
Validation batch materials also added to inventory
“some of our projects, new capex projects have gone into validation batches. And even those materials are being reflected in this. So it's a combination of both that you have seen the increase in the stocks.”
Rolling 3-month stocking decided around March
Nilima Prasad Divi · Whole · Q&A · p. 10
Rolling 3-month stocking decided around March
“around March is the time when we decided we would be doing the rolling 3 months, and we would secure the material, and that's why we never had a production loss or a shipment stoppage in the last few months.”
Inventory outlook depends on macro factors outside the company's control
Nilima Prasad Divi · Whole · Q&A · p. 18
Inventory outlook depends on macro factors outside the company's control
“So it all depends on the macroeconomic factors on which we don't have any control on.”
Acquisitions and new business
Generics: About 4 DMFs filed for new generics; validation quantities supplied
Kiran S. Divi · Whole · Q&A · p. 9
Generics: About 4 DMFs filed for new generics; validation quantities supplied
“So in the last few years, as we have been validating and then we have filed about 4 DMF so far with various customers. And these are right now, we have supplied validation quantities to them and they're undergoing qualifications as we speak.”
Generics: One generic customer negotiating long-term exclusivity
Kiran S. Divi · Whole · Q&A · p. 10
Generics: One generic customer negotiating long-term exclusivity
“One of them actually is trying to look at having exclusivity with us long term. So right now, that negotiation is going on.”
Contrast Media: Long-term iodine contrast media contracts being signed with 2 customers
Kiran S. Divi · Whole · Q&A · p. 15
Contrast Media: Long-term iodine contrast media contracts being signed with 2 customers
“So on the Iodine-based contrast media, we are in the process of signing long-term contracts with 2 of the customers. And this will be for multiple years.”
One-offs
Net forex loss of Rs 7 crore vs gain of Rs 39 crore a year ago
Nilima Prasad Divi · Whole · p. 6
Net forex loss of Rs 7 crore vs gain of Rs 39 crore a year ago
“During the quarter, the forex movements resulted in a net forex loss of ₹7 crores compared with a net gain of ₹39 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.”
Risks
Solvent supply not easily available every day
Nilima Prasad Divi · Whole · Q&A · p. 14
Solvent supply not easily available every day
“I wouldn't say that the supply is easily available every day. I would say this that we were proactive in securing the material 3 months in advance rather than procuring it just in time.”
West Asia situation adds uncertainty to supply chain
Nilima Prasad Divi · Whole · p. 5
West Asia situation adds uncertainty to supply chain
“At the same time, the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia has introduced additional uncertainty into global supply chain.”
Ocean and air freight rates elevated; containers and ISO tanks tight
Nilima Prasad Divi · Whole · p. 6
Ocean and air freight rates elevated; containers and ISO tanks tight
“Freight rates across both ocean and air transportation remained elevated while the availability of containers and ISO tanks continued to require careful planning and coordination.”
Custom Synthesis: Dedicated projects need regulatory clearances; ready for inspection
Kiran S. Divi · Whole · Q&A · p. 9
Custom Synthesis: Dedicated projects need regulatory clearances; ready for inspection
“But what I can say is we are completely ready for all regulatory submissions. We are ready for inspection anytime if there is an inspection.”
Contrast Media: Gadolinium project on slow phase, awaiting customer regulatory approval
Kiran S. Divi · Whole · Q&A · p. 16
Contrast Media: Gadolinium project on slow phase, awaiting customer regulatory approval
“the project is on slow phase with them on the Gadolinium side.”
Other
Q1 consolidated total income Rs 3,144 crore vs Rs 2,529 crore
Nilima Prasad Divi · Whole · p. 6
Q1 consolidated total income Rs 3,144 crore vs Rs 2,529 crore
“For the first quarter of FY 2026-27, the Company reported a consolidated total income of ₹3,144 crores compared to ₹2,529 crores in the corresponding quarter of previous financial year.”
Q1 consolidated PAT Rs 902 crore vs Rs 545 crore
Nilima Prasad Divi · Whole · p. 6
Q1 consolidated PAT Rs 902 crore vs Rs 545 crore
“while profit after tax stood at ₹902 crores compared with ₹545 crores in the same period of previous year.”
Q1 consolidated PBT Rs 1,180 crore vs Rs 733 crore
Nilima Prasad Divi · Whole · p. 6
Q1 consolidated PBT Rs 1,180 crore vs Rs 733 crore
“Profit before tax increased to ₹1,180 crores compared to ₹733 crores in the corresponding quarter of last year”
Standalone PAT Rs 891 crore vs Rs 557 crore
Nilima Prasad Divi · Whole · p. 6
Standalone PAT Rs 891 crore vs Rs 557 crore
“while profit after tax increased to ₹891 crores from ₹557 crores.”
Standalone revenue grew 10% in constant currency
Nilima Prasad Divi · Whole · p. 6
Standalone revenue grew 10% in constant currency
“On a constant currency basis, the standalone revenue recorded a growth of 10% during the quarter.”
Sources
- Earnings call transcript, Q1 FY27 Filed 6 Aug 2026 · 18 pages
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