LINCOLN - Lincoln Pharma.

📊 NSE: LINCOLN 🏢 Pharmaceuticals - Indian - Formulations 📅 Last Updated: 12/14/2025 9:17

💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

Total Income for FY25 reached INR 645.71 Cr, representing a 5% growth compared to FY24. The 5-year CAGR for revenue stands at 10.26%. The business mix is split between Domestic Sales and Exports, with exports reaching over 60 countries.

Geographic Revenue Split

Exports currently cover 60+ countries across East & West Africa, Central & North America, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. The company recently entered the Canadian market and secured TGA-Australia and EU GMP approvals to expand into 90+ countries.

Profitability Margins

Net Profit Margin for FY25 was 13.2%, down from 16.1% in FY24. Return on Net Worth (RONW) decreased from 15.7% to 12.3% YoY, while Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) fell from 20.4% to 16.1% due to higher strategic investments and input costs.

EBITDA Margin

EBITDA Margin for FY25 was 19.2%, a decrease from 21.8% in FY24. The absolute EBITDA stood at INR 123.97 Cr. The margin compression of 260 bps was primarily driven by higher raw material input costs and planned strategic investments in global expansion.

Capital Expenditure

Historical capital expenditure for FY25 included INR 10.76 Cr for the purchase of Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE), including capital work-in-progress. This is part of the ongoing commercialization of the Cephalosporin plant in Mehsana.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

The company maintains an [ICRA]A (Stable) long-term rating and [ICRA]A1 short-term rating. Bank limit utilization was low at 11.9% for the 13 months through August 2024, indicating very low borrowing costs and a net debt-free status.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Specific chemical names are not disclosed, but 'higher input costs' are cited as a primary factor for the EBITDA margin dip from 21.8% to 19.2%.

Capacity Expansion

The company is commercializing its Cephalosporin plant in Mehsana. It currently has over 1,700 registered products and 700 products in the development pipeline to drive future volume growth.

Raw Material Costs

Raw material costs impacted margins in FY25, contributing to a 2.6% decline in EBITDA margin. The company uses cost-control measures to enhance operational efficiency against these fluctuations.

Manufacturing Efficiency

ROCE stood at 16.1% in FY25. The company focuses on value-added products and advanced manufacturing to improve operational efficiency.

Logistics & Distribution

The company maintains a national distribution network through over 21 Super Stockists across 26 Indian states.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

16.15%

Growth Strategy

The target of INR 750 Cr revenue by FY26 (a ~16% increase from FY25) will be achieved through the commercialization of the Cephalosporin plant, expansion from 60 to 90+ export countries, and entry into high-value regulated markets like Canada, Australia (TGA), and the EU.

Products & Services

Pharmaceutical medicines specializing in Cephalosporin, Women’s Healthcare, Dermatology, Lifestyle, and Chronic segments.

Brand Portfolio

Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

New Products/Services

700 products are currently in the R&D pipeline, focusing on high-margin chronic and lifestyle segments like dermatology and women's healthcare.

Market Expansion

Targeting expansion into 90+ countries with recent entries into Canada and Australia, and upcoming exports to the European Union following GMP approvals.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The industry is shifting toward chronic and lifestyle segments. Lincoln is positioning itself by diversifying into women's healthcare and dermatology to capture this higher-margin demand.

Competitive Landscape

Operates in a highly competitive global generic pharma market, competing on cost-efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Competitive Moat

The company's moat is built on regulatory certifications (EU GMP, TGA Australia) which act as high entry barriers for competitors. This is sustainable as long as manufacturing standards are maintained.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to global regulatory standards and international trade policies due to its heavy export focus.

Consumer Behavior

Increasing demand for affordable, high-quality medicines globally, particularly in chronic therapeutic areas.

Geopolitical Risks

Trade barriers or regulatory shifts in African or Latin American markets could impact the current export base.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Operations are governed by EU GMP (European Union), TGA (Australia), and various regulatory bodies in 60+ export destinations. Compliance with these manufacturing standards is critical for market access.

Environmental Compliance

The company invested in 5 MW of solar capacity and wind turbines to supply nearly 100% of its energy needs, demonstrating high ESG commitment.

Taxation Policy Impact

Tax expenses for FY25 were INR 26.84 Cr, representing an effective tax rate of approximately 24.6% on Profit Before Tax of INR 109.19 Cr.

⚠️ Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

Forex volatility and changes in international regulatory policies are the primary uncertainties, with potential impact on the 19.2% EBITDA margin.

Geographic Concentration Risk

While exporting to 60+ countries, the company is expanding into regulated markets (Canada, Australia, EU) to reduce concentration in semi-regulated regions.