ALBERTDAVD - Albert David
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The company operates in a single pharmaceutical segment. Total revenue from operations for FY25 was INR 345.76 Cr, representing a decline of 4.61% compared to INR 362.46 Cr in FY24.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents as the company operates in a single segment and does not segregate by geographical presence.
Profitability Margins
Profitability saw a significant decline in FY25. Operating Profit Margin turned negative at -3.61% from 4.95% in FY24. Net Profit Margin dropped to 5.01% from 20.93% YoY. Return on Net Worth decreased by 18.86 percentage points to 6.27% from 25.13%.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin for FY25 was 9.43% (INR 32.61 Cr), a sharp decline of 68.77% from INR 104.43 Cr (28.81% margin) in FY24 due to increased employee and distribution expenses.
Capital Expenditure
Historical capital expenditure for the half-year ended September 30, 2025, was INR 6.28 Cr, primarily for upgrading facilities as per Revised Schedule-M.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
CARE A; Negative (Outlook revised from Stable in June 2025). Borrowings increased to INR 39.52 Cr as of September 2025 from INR 10.05 Cr in March 2025, leading to a 366.97% increase in the Debt-Equity ratio to 0.03.
Operational Drivers
Capacity Expansion
The company is currently upgrading its manufacturing units to comply with Revised Schedule-M standards to meet market demand and improve cost control.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Efforts are being made to adopt the latest technology to upgrade units for effective cost control; however, specific utilization percentages were not disclosed.
Logistics & Distribution
Sales and distribution costs increased significantly in FY25 as part of a strategy to expand market reach and product penetration.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
9.80%
Growth Strategy
Growth is targeted through upgrading facilities to Revised Schedule-M standards, R&D focus on new molecules and drug delivery systems, and increased spending on sales and distribution to penetrate new markets.
Products & Services
Placenta-based drugs and other pharmaceutical formulations.
Brand Portfolio
Albert David.
New Products/Services
R&D team is working on new molecules to strengthen the product pipeline; expected revenue contribution was not disclosed.
Market Expansion
The company is expanding its market reach through higher sales and distribution costs, though specific target regions were not named.
Market Share & Ranking
The company holds an established market position in placenta-based drugs.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The pharmaceutical industry is highly challenging with a focus on quality and drug delivery systems. The industry is evolving towards stricter manufacturing standards like Revised Schedule-M.
Competitive Landscape
The company operates in a highly challenging pharmaceutical market with moderate scale of operations compared to larger peers.
Competitive Moat
The moat is built on an established market position in placenta-based drugs and a strong distribution network, which are sustainable due to the specialized nature of these products.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
The company is sensitive to GDP growth, with the sector growth estimated at 9.8% and Real GVA growth at 6.4% for FY25.
Geopolitical Risks
Subject to unforeseen predicaments in government policies and local political/economic developments.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Compliance with Revised Schedule-M of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act is a critical manufacturing standard currently being implemented.
Taxation Policy Impact
Current tax for the half-year ended September 30, 2025, was INR 3.21 Cr.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Significant decline in profitability margins (PAT down 77.19%) and anticipated continuation of subdued financial performance in upcoming quarters.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company mitigates technology risk by keeping track of latest developments and maintaining touch with foreign machine suppliers.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Debtors Turnover Ratio remained stable at 12.11 times in FY25 compared to 12.08 times in FY24, indicating consistent receivables quality.