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NSE: ORCHPHARMA · BSE: 524372 · ISIN INE191A01027

Orchid Pharma Limited stock analysis

Orchid Pharma Limited ranks #1661 in the TickerSutra evidence-ranked universe with a score of 51/100 and 95% data confidence. The latest captured fundamentals show ROCE of 1.7%, quarterly sales growth of 15.6% and quarterly profit growth of 156.6%.
Complete evidence gate pass governance reviewUpdated 29 Sept 2026
TICKERSUTRA SCORE51/100

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#1661 of 5,430 ranked equities
Market capitalisation₹5,800.56cr
ROCE1.7%
Quarterly sales growth15.6%
Quarterly profit growth156.6%
P/E ratio321.2×
Promoter pledge0.0%

INVESTMENT EVIDENCE

What supports—and challenges—the thesis

Evidence in favour

  • Low debt/equity of 0.28×
  • Strong CFO/EBITDA of 2.97×
  • 22.8% three-year sales CAGR
  • Institutional ownership is rising
  • CWIP indicates an active capacity pipeline
  • No promoter shares are reported as pledged

Risks and constraints

  • Operating margin has compressed materially
  • Valuation is above 40× earnings

Still unresolved: Related-party exposure · Broad media sentiment

FINANCIAL TRAJECTORY

Recent operating history

PeriodRevenueOperating profitNet profitOperating margin
2022₹560cr₹55cr₹-2cr10.0%
2023₹666cr₹84cr₹46cr13.0%
2024₹819cr₹111cr₹92cr14.0%
2025₹922cr₹118cr₹100cr13.0%
2026₹1,233cr₹34cr₹10cr2.7%
TTM₹1,073cr₹44cr₹11cr4.1%
Debt / equity0.28×
CFO / EBITDA2.97×
Operating margin4.1%
Free cash flow₹-273cr
Sales CAGR · 3Y22.8%
Profit CAGR · 3Y-39.9%

EXCHANGE EVENT TRIGGERS

Latest corporate disclosures

0 positive catalysts0 negative catalysts5 routine filings

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Signals from filed documents

Backward integrationModerate severity · 2 mentions
Positive catalyst

This is among the largest and most complex fermentation projects being executed in the country. It's a critical backward integration project which can provide the advantage of scale to Orchid, and we are putting our best efforts to execute the project successfully. More broadly, while the first quarter has shown improvement, it would be premature to assume a straight-line recovery.

Regulatory updatesModerate severity · 2 mentions
Constructive

However, these oppor tunities will create value only through consistent execution. We will, therefore, remain focused on operational discipline, prudent capital allocation, regulatory compliance, timely project delivery, and transparent communication with all the stakeholders. Thank you for your continued trust and support in Orchid Pharma.

Regulatory approvalLow severity · 1 mention
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So, we ourselves have got this waiver, that's why we are more hopeful, actually. And this GARDP RFQ, do you see any registration or regulatory approvals? How does that work because for 125 countries or just WHO enables you to supply to 125 countries , WHO certification?

Pricing pressureLow severity · 1 mention
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I just wanted -- I just have two questions. Firstly, it was that as you said that the industry pricing pressure cycle is still on. I wanted to understand what is the Orchid Pharma Limited August 21, 2026 Page 5 of 17 management thinking?

Capacity expansion plansLow severity · 1 mention
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So, my first question is on the 7-ACA project, and I think in line with one of the earlier participants. So, what happened in Pen G with Aurobindo, you know, the way China dumped and the reduced prices, and we have seen that across many APIs where you start new capacity and try to take market share, China is just doing irrational pricing. So, do we have a plan B on that just in case if they decide to dump at a price

Product approvalsLow severity · 1 mention
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I missed it, if you could just repeat that. Mridul Dhanuka: 7-ACA is March 2027, and Cefiderocol, facility would be ready by December, and first product approval will take 6 to 9 months from there for Cefiderocol approval in India depending on DCGI granting the clinical trial waiver. So, that would be Q3 of next financial year.

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