Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dr-reddy-s-laboratories-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16406:1" rel="noopener">Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN)</a> reported 15% y/y growth in revenue in Q4, driven by strong performance across all the markets. Adjusted for one-offs, net profit grew 54% y/y.</li>
<li>Despite pricing pressure, the U.S. business should continue its growth momentum with better traction in key products launched in FY22 and upcoming new launches, including generic version of Revlimid.</li>
<li>Inflationary pressure (raw material, freight), lower offtake of COVID-related products in India, and currency headwinds in emerging markets are some downside risks for the company.</li>
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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN) reported 15% y/y growth in revenue in Q4, driven by strong performance across all the markets. Adjusted for one-offs, net profit grew 54% y/y.
Despite pricing pressure, the U.S. business should continue its growth momentum with better traction in key products launched in FY22 and upcoming new launches, including generic version of Revlimid.
Inflationary pressure (raw material, freight), lower offtake of COVID-related products in India, and currency headwinds in emerging markets are some downside risks for the company.


Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN) 4QFY22: Double-Digit Sales Growth; One-Off Charge Impacted Profit

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aurobindo-pharma-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19974:1" rel="noopener">Aurobindo Pharma (ARBP IN)</a> has been issued six observations for its oral manufacturing unit by the FDA, which will further impact its business. The company closed its New Jersey facility.</li>
<li>Aurobindo’s recent acquisition of Veritaz Health for INR1.7 billion does not really fit for the company's high hope for the domestic formulation business. </li>
<li>Aurobindo shares are trading at a forward P/E of 10.9x, which is cheaper than the peers. However, the company is not expected to see multiple expansion in near future.  </li>
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Aurobindo Pharma (ARBP IN) has been issued six observations for its oral manufacturing unit by the FDA, which will further impact its business. The company closed its New Jersey facility.
Aurobindo’s recent acquisition of Veritaz Health for INR1.7 billion does not really fit for the company's high hope for the domestic formulation business. 
Aurobindo shares are trading at a forward P/E of 10.9x, which is cheaper than the peers. However, the company is not expected to see multiple expansion in near future.  


Aurobindo Pharma (ARBP IN): Regulatory Issues Continue to Haunt the Company

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dr-reddy-s-laboratories-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16406:1" rel="noopener">Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN)</a> is outperforming the domestic pharma industry and aims to expand its market share. Currently, India business contributes 19% of revenue. </li>
<li>The company’s largest revenue segment, the U.S. generic business continues to see pricing pressure. It plans to launch new products, including complex generics to combat the impact of price erosion.</li>
<li>Dr. Reddy also has around 13% revenue exposure to Russia and other CIS countries. Sharp depreciation of Russian currency will negatively impact revenue from the region.</li>
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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN) is outperforming the domestic pharma industry and aims to expand its market share. Currently, India business contributes 19% of revenue. 
The company’s largest revenue segment, the U.S. generic business continues to see pricing pressure. It plans to launch new products, including complex generics to combat the impact of price erosion.
Dr. Reddy also has around 13% revenue exposure to Russia and other CIS countries. Sharp depreciation of Russian currency will negatively impact revenue from the region.


Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): India Business Is the Only Bright Spot Amid Many Headwinds

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aurobindo-pharma-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19974:1" rel="noopener">Aurobindo Pharma (ARBP IN)</a> shares have corrected more than 40% from peak and are trading at discount to peers. The company’s U.S. business is under pressure, resulting in deteriorating profitability.</li>
<li>We are not seeing any immediate respite in the U.S. formulation business. Hence, investors can avoid Aurobindo Pharma shares.  </li>
<li>However, value unlocking through stake sale in injectable business can be a near-term catalyst, resulting in relief rally in the stock.</li>
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Aurobindo Pharma (ARBP IN) shares have corrected more than 40% from peak and are trading at discount to peers. The company’s U.S. business is under pressure, resulting in deteriorating profitability.
We are not seeing any immediate respite in the U.S. formulation business. Hence, investors can avoid Aurobindo Pharma shares.  
However, value unlocking through stake sale in injectable business can be a near-term catalyst, resulting in relief rally in the stock.


Aurobindo Pharma (ARBP IN): Pain Continues in the U.S. Formulation Business

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>We have handpicked four APAC healthcare companies, with market cap of $5 billion+ and ADTV of $5 million+ and analyzed their long-term growth stories and fundamentals.</li>
<li>In additions, we have also provided a table for stocks of interest in APAC healthcare sector.</li>
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In this Original, we have provided an analysis of why we believe APAC healthcare sector is poised for stellar growth in long-term, mainly driven by its favorable demographics.
We have handpicked four APAC healthcare companies, with market cap of $5 billion+ and ADTV of $5 million+ and analyzed their long-term growth stories and fundamentals.
In additions, we have also provided a table for stocks of interest in APAC healthcare sector.


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