Laurus Labs Q3 FY2025: 270% Profit Jump & Margin Recovery Fueled by CDMO Growth

Laurus Labs Q3 Results: Net Profit Quadruples to ₹92 Crore on Operational Efficiency

Financial Performance Breakdown

The pharmaceutical company reported a standalone net profit of ₹92 crore for Q3 FY2025, marking a 270% year-on-year increase. Revenue rose 18% to ₹1,415 crore, with EBITDA margins rebounding sharply to 20.2%.

Core Growth Drivers

• CDMO Expansion: Revenue from contract development services surged 89% YoY to ₹400 crore, driven by new client acquisitions and scaled production capabilities.
• Formulations Growth: Finished dosage sales increased 19% to ₹436 crore, supported by expanded market share in regulated markets.
• Margin Recovery: Operational improvements led to a 500-basis-point EBITDA margin expansion, reversing a multi-quarter decline.

Operational Challenges

• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) revenue declined 7% due to reduced demand in antiviral segments.
• Net debt stood at ₹2,679 crore, though improved cash flow visibility is expected from upcoming contract milestones.

Strategic Priorities for FY2025

The company has outlined three focus areas:

• Allocating ₹262 crore toward high-margin CDMO infrastructure upgrades
• Expanding biologics R&D capabilities through new facilities
• Maintaining 18-20% annual revenue growth via complex generics pipeline

Market Response

• Shares gained 4% post-results, reflecting investor confidence in margin recovery.
• Current valuations reflect a forward P/E ratio of 64.16, below industry benchmarks.

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