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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited RDY

Pharmaceutical Preparations · SIC 2834 · Vertical: Pharmaceutical Preparations (SIC 2834)

14.77USD+3.29% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is a global pharmaceutical company focused on generics, expanding into biosimilars and consumer healthcare, with the aim of improving access to affordable medicines. Its total revenue reached Rs. 335,933 million in fiscal 2026, and Global Generics accounted for about 89% of that total.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited (RDY) stock was 14.77 USD (+3.29% on the day), with market capitalisation 12.3 bn USD, P/E 18.7 on diluted EPS of 0.79 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 270.82%, beta 0.43, 52-week range 11.38–15.38 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
12.3 bn USD
shares as of 31 Mar 2026
P/E (TTM)
18.7
Diluted EPS TTM 0.79 · TTM to 31 Mar 2025
E/P (TTM)
5.35%
TTM to 31 Mar 2025
Dividend yield
270.82%
DPS 12m 40.00
Beta (2y)
0.43
Volatility (1y) 27%
52-week range
11.3815.38

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
82.5
overbought (≥ 70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
12.05 – 14.76
above the upper band · %B 1.00 · band width 20.2%
SMA 50 / 200
12.67 / 13.24
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.52 / 0.41
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+19.9%−1.1%+21.0 pp—
3 months+21.7%−0.5%+22.1 pp—
6 months+9.7%+4.4%+5.3 pp—
Year to date+5.2%+12.3%−7.1 pp—
1 year+9.7%+13.5%−3.9 pp−9.2%
3 years+14.9%+76.4%−61.5 pp+50.7%
5 years+16.5%+63.7%−47.2 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−26.0%
26 Jun 2026 → 22 Jul 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−32.4%
21 Aug 2024 → 22 Jul 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
+3.1%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

ESEF annual reports carry no quarters: the results are annual (below).

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 100 percentile of its own 8-quarter history (min 3.5, median 5.6, max 16.7; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue2.2 bn2.2 bn2.3 bn2.6 bn2.8 bn3.0 bn3.4 bn3.8 bn
Revenue YoYunavailable+2.0%+4.1%+12.0%+8.9%+5.9%+12.0%+13.8%
Net income151.0 m272.0 m259.0 m236.0 m311.0 m548.0 m668.0 m663.0 m
Net income YoYunavailable+80.1%−4.8%−8.9%+31.8%+76.2%+21.9%−0.7%
Diluted EPS0.911.641.561.521.873.304.010.79
Diluted EPS YoYunavailable+80.2%−4.9%−2.6%+23.0%+76.5%+21.5%−80.3%
net %6.9%12.2%11.2%9.1%11.0%18.3%19.9%17.4%
Free cash flow134.0 m314.0 m332.0 m355.0 m177.0 m578.0 m348.0 m223.0 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Mar 2025

Cash
172.0 m USD
Financial debt
537.0 m USD
Net debt
365.0 m USD
Equity
3.9 bn USD
Total assets
5.8 bn USD
Debt / equity
0.14x
Current ratio
1.92x
ROE
18.1%
ROA
12.7%
FCF margin
5.9%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
3.0 bn
2024
3.4 bn
2025
3.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Cost of revenue
2023
1.3 bn
2024
1.4 bn
2025
1.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Gross profit
2023
1.7 bn
2024
2.0 bn
2025
2.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Research & development
2023
236.0 m
2024
274.0 m
2025
320.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Operating income
2023
695.0 m
2024
813.0 m
2025
842.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Interest expense
2023
17.0 m
2024
21.0 m
2025
33.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Pre-tax income
2023
734.0 m
2024
862.0 m
2025
900.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Income tax
2023
186.0 m
2024
194.0 m
2025
229.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Net income
2023
548.0 m
2024
668.0 m
2025
663.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Diluted EPS
2023
3.30
2024
4.01
2025
0.79

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
831.9 m
2024
833.5 m
2025
834.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Dividend per share
2023
30.00
2024
40.00
2025
40.00

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
70.0 m
2024
85.0 m
2025
172.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Receivables
2023
882.0 m
2024
963.0 m
2025
1.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Inventories
2023
592.0 m
2024
763.0 m
2025
832.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Current assets
2023
2.5 bn
2024
3.0 bn
2025
2.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
809.0 m
2024
923.0 m
2025
1.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Goodwill
2023
52.0 m
2024
51.0 m
2025
138.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
375.0 m
2024
443.0 m
2025
1.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Total assets
2023
3.9 bn
2024
4.7 bn
2025
5.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Accounts payable
2023
322.0 m
2024
371.0 m
2025
417.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Short-term debt
2023
90.0 m
2024
153.0 m
2025
445.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Long-term debt
2023
16.0 m
2024
72.0 m
2025
92.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Current liabilities
2023
1.0 bn
2024
1.2 bn
2025
1.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Total liabilities
2023
1.1 bn
2024
1.3 bn
2025
1.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Equity
2023
2.8 bn
2024
3.4 bn
2025
3.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Shares outstanding at year end
2023
166.5 m
2024
166.8 m
2025
834.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
716.0 m
2024
545.0 m
2025
545.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Capex
2023
138.0 m
2024
197.0 m
2025
322.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Free cash flow
2023
578.0 m ≈
2024
348.0 m ≈
2025
223.0 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-503.0 m
2024
-483.0 m
2025
-682.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-327.0 m
2024
-45.0 m
2025
222.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Dividends paid
2023
61.0 m
2024
80.0 m
2025
78.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 06 Jun 2025verified

Share repurchases
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Jun 2022verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
13.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
10.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
10.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
3.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
-0.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
28.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
20.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
-80.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
-25.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
-12.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
FCF growth (YoY)
-35.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Profitability

Gross margin
58.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
22.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net margin
17.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
FCF margin
5.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Returns

ROE
17.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2025
ROA
12.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2025
ROIC
16.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2025
ROCE
19.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2025
Payout ratio (EPS)
5,063.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Payout ratio (FCF)
35.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Balance sheet

Net debt
365.0 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2025
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
0.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2025
Interest coverage
25.5x
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Liquidity

Current ratio
1.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2025
Quick ratio
1.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2025
Cash ratio
0.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2025

Cash

Operating cash flow
545.0 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Capital expenditure
322.0 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Free cash flow
223.0 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
FCF conversion
33.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Cash conversion
unavailable
input data missing

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
97 days
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2025
Days inventory outstanding
184 days
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2025
Days payables outstanding
91 days
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2025
Cash conversion cycle
190 days
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2025

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
12.3 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2025
Enterprise value
12.7 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2025
Market cap / net income TTM
18.6x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/E (TTM)
18.7x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Earnings yield
5.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
3.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2025
P/S
3.2x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2025
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
15.1x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2025
EV/Sales
3.3x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2025
P/FCF
55.3x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2025
FCF yield
1.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2025
Dividend yield
270.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Shareholder yield (distributions)
0.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2025

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Neutral profile

Score: 55 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

14.77 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 12.3 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
12.3 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2025
P/E (TTM)
18.7x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
3.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Mar 2025
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
17.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Mar 2025
Net margin
17.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue growth (YoY)
13.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
270.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Coverage and freshness

34/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 31 Mar 2025
Latest balance sheet date: 31 Mar 2025
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 31 Mar 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 29 May 2026
verified 282

The data is older than the freshness threshold.

Score by group

  • Valuation49
  • Balance sheet97
  • Quality52
  • Growth44
  • Returns45

Estimated value range

Low
11.81
USD per share
Mid
23.03
USD per share
High
34.48
USD per share
Price: 14.77 USD
The price is within the range
Potential to the central value: 55.9% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 35.9% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: low · 3 methods used · 3 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 4.11 – 706.90 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)4.11 – 6.58 (Mid 5.07)
    WACC 9.1% · starting FCFF 247.6 m USD · terminal value share of EV 74%
    The WACC × g sensitivity gives the method's bounds; these are not probabilities.
    Reverse DCF: no growth between −30% and +40% justifies the price
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: P/E11.81 – 34.48 (Mid 23.03)
    14 companies used · median multiple 29.1x · quartiles 14.9x – 43.6x
    ABBV, ABT, ALNY, AUPH, BMY, JNJ, LLY, NATR, PFE, REGN, RPRX, UTHR, VRTX, ZTS
  • Dividend discount (DDM)525.64 – 706.90 (Mid 602.94)
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Pharmaceutical Preparations (SIC 2834)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Neutral profile · Score 55/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality16.1%67 (vs peers)13%
Net margin · Quality17.4%74 (vs peers)8%
FCF conversion · Quality33.6%5 (on a fixed band)8%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth10.5%87 (on a fixed band)11%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth-25.0%0 (on a fixed band)11%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheet25.5x100 (on a fixed band)8%
Current ratio · Balance sheet1.9x93 (on a fixed band)5%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation18.7x71 (vs peers)13%
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation1.8%23 (on a fixed band)11%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns0.6%9 (on a fixed band)8%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returns35.0%100 (on a fixed band)5%

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet97/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Growth44/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality52/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Returns45/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation49/100 · 2/3 factors with a value

Memo

DR. REDDY’S LABORATORIES LIMITED (RDY). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2025-03-31.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 3.8 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth 13.8%; net margin 17.4%; ROE 17.0%.

The estimated value range is 11.81–34.48 USD per share (median of 3 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 23.03 USD, the price of 14.77 USD leaves a potential of 55.9% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 35.9% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 55/100, methodological classification: neutral profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Net margin: 17.4%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 10.5%
  • Interest coverage: 25.5x
  • Current ratio: 1.9x
  • P/E (TTM): 18.7x
  • Payout ratio (FCF): 35.0%

What contradicts it

  • FCF conversion: 33.6%
  • EPS CAGR 3Y: -25.0%
  • FCF yield: 1.8%
  • Shareholder yield (distributions): 0.6%
  • The valuation methods diverge

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): Net debt / EBITDA, EV/EBITDA.

Versus the vertical median

Pharmaceutical Preparations (SIC 2834) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
18.7x
vertical median 41.9x
below median (−55.4%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 25.4x
P/S
3.2x
vertical median 6.7x
below median (−51.7%)
P/B
3.2x
vertical median 4.1x
below median (−23.5%)
ROE
17.0%
vertical median -1.5%
above median
Net margin
17.4%
vertical median 1.5%
above median (+1,061.8%)
EBIT margin
22.1%
vertical median -12.1%
above median
Revenue YoY
13.8%
vertical median 6.0%
above median (+127.5%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median -0.1x
Dividend yield
270.8%
vertical median 2.2%
above median (+12,313.6%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
LLYEli Lilly And Company1,334.0 bn46.086.1%31.9%+44.7%+32% / +140%
JNJJohnson & Johnson665.2 bn41.920.0%16.2%+6.0%+34% / +79%
ONCBeone Medicines Ltd.558.4 bn869.914.7%10.7%+40.2%+11% / +102%
ABBVAbbVie Inc.521.1 bn50.7—15.7%+8.6%+29% / +107%
MRKMerck & Co., Inc.370.7 bn154.75.1%3.6%+1.3%+43% / +47%
ABTAbbott Laboratories200.1 bn43.09.2%9.7%+5.7%−10% / +11%
PFEPfizer Inc175.5 bn43.94.4%6.3%−1.6%+20% / +1%
VRTXVertex Pharmaceuticals Inc139.2 bn35.320.8%30.7%+8.9%+27% / +55%
BMYBristol-Myers Squibb Company131.2 bn14.244.1%18.5%−0.2%+30% / +30%
TEVATeva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited48.8 bn97.46.6%3.6%+4.3%+56% / +326%
ZTSZoetis Inc.36.9 bn14.764.4%27.5%+2.3%−30% / −50%
ROIVRoivant Sciences Ltd.27.6 bn—-6.2%-3,535.0%−71.6%+84% / +300%
RPRXRoyalty Pharma plc26.2 bn47.76.9%25.7%+5.1%+69% / +150%
UTHRUnited Therapeutics Corporation25.9 bn23.019.1%38.6%+10.6%+25% / +154%
INSMInsmed Inc24.1 bn—-72.5%-39.9%+66.7%−47% / +340%
VTRSViatris Inc.22.1 bn—-23.6%-23.9%−3.0%+80% / +109%
ALNYAlnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.21.6 bn8.1126.6%52.8%+65.2%−64% / −4%
RDYDr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited12.3 bn18.717.0%17.4%+13.8%+10% / +15%
ORKAOruka Therapeutics, Inc.6.7 bn—-18.2%—unavailable+237% / +364%
IONSIonis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.6.7 bn—-105.5%-64.7%+33.8%−51% / −19%
IDYAIDEAYA Biosciences, Inc.3.1 bn—-38.5%-1,149.6%+3,024.4%−9% / +3%
RADXRadiopharm Theranostics Limited3.1 bn—-109.2%-1,055.3%+1,114.3%−81% / unavailable
AUPHAurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.2.3 bn7.561.4%97.7%+20.4%+6% / +98%
QUREuniQure N.V.1.6 bn—-89.0%-1,154.8%−40.6%−16% / +240%
URGNUroGen Pharma Ltd.1.4 bn——-26.3%+21.4%−0% / +118%

1- and 3-year price returns: for RDY from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
9.31
Total return -33% · Per year -33%
16.41
Total return 17% · Per year 17%
24.65
Total return 74% · Per year 74%
3 years
10.15
Total return -17% · Per year -6%
20.03
Total return 55% · Per year 16%
32.88
Total return 148% · Per year 35%
5 years
11.07
Total return -0% · Per year -0%
24.45
Total return 102% · Per year 15%
43.85
Total return 245% · Per year 28%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 5.01
  • Net margin± 3.50
  • Annual revenue growth± 2.72
  • Annual dilution± 0.29

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 29 May 2026; since then the company filed 6-K (04 Nov 2026), 6-K (29 Oct 2026), 6-K (26 Oct 2026), 6-K (23 Oct 2026).

In brief

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is a global pharmaceutical company focused on generics, expanding into biosimilars and consumer healthcare, with the aim of improving access to affordable medicines. Its total revenue reached Rs. 335,933 million in fiscal 2026, and Global Generics accounted for about 89% of that total 1.

SWOT

Strengths

  • A broad generics portfolio with backward integration that supports quality and supply continuity 1.
  • Regulatory and compliance experience across several markets, which supports launches in regulated markets 1.

Weaknesses

  • High reliance on the Global Generics segment makes results sensitive to price pressure in generics 1.
  • North America revenue declined in fiscal 2026, showing exposure in that market 1.
  • Heavy capital requirements for plants and R&D could limit financial flexibility if revenue slows 1.

Opportunities

  • Integrating the NRT portfolio and expanding in consumer healthcare could open new OTC categories 1.
  • Biosimilar partnerships allow entry into higher-value categories with shared development risk 1.
  • Emerging markets, where revenue grew, could support medium-term growth 1.

Threats

  • Competitive pressure in generics may reduce prices and margins, especially for products with many competitors 1.
  • Regulatory changes in India and other countries may require adjustments to marketing and operating models 1.
  • Rebate, return and chargeback mechanisms can reduce gross revenue if contract terms worsen 1.

Risks

  • Price pressure in North Americahigh

    Revenue in this region declined, and further generic price cuts could continue to weigh on segment results 1.

  • Acquisition integrationmedium

    The NRT portfolio is being integrated in phases, and delays or unexpected costs could reduce the expected benefits 1.

  • Marketing regulation in Indiamedium

    The Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices became mandatory, and further regulatory changes may require changes to commercial practices 1.

  • Capital commitmentsmedium

    Contractual commitments for new capacity are significant, and delayed execution could reduce the return on those investments 1.

  • Biosimilar development risklow

    Biosimilar partnerships share development risk, but products may face approval delays or competition from other manufacturers 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If the Global Generics segment keeps growing and the NRT integration produces synergies, the company could diversify revenue beyond traditional generics 1.
  • Sales growth in the Indian market, which outpaced the market, suggests a solid position in the domestic segment 1.
  • Biosimilar partnerships give access to higher-value categories without bearing the full development risk alone 1.

What would break the thesis

  • If price pressure in North America persists, segment revenue could remain below expectations 1.
  • Large capital expenditure and contractual commitments could limit available cash flows if revenue slows 1.
  • Integrating several acquisitions across countries could face difficulties, reducing the benefits of the consumer healthcare strategy 1.

What to watch

  • Trend in North America revenue and margins within Global Genericsnext 10-K
  • Progress in integrating the NRT portfolio acquired from Haleon2027
  • Execution of contractual capital commitments for new capacitynext 10-K
  • Biosimilar launches under the Alvotech and Shanghai Henlius partnerships2027

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 29 May 2026; since then the company filed 6-K (04 Nov 2026), 6-K (29 Oct 2026), 6-K (26 Oct 2026), 6-K (23 Oct 2026).

The business

Founded in 1984 in India, the company reports three segments: Global Generics, Pharmaceutical Services and Active Ingredients (PSAI), and Others 1. Global Generics includes branded and generic formulations, the biologics business, and, since September 2024, the nicotine replacement therapy portfolio acquired from Haleon outside the United States 1. PSAI covers active pharmaceutical ingredients and pharmaceutical services, while Others includes Aurigene Oncology and proprietary products 1.

The strategy aims to strengthen the core generics business while expanding into consumer healthcare and biosimilars through internal development, partnerships and selective acquisitions 1. The company entered a partnership with Nestlé Health Science India for nutritional and wellness products and expanded into biosimilars with Alvotech and Shanghai Henlius Biotech 1. Capital expenditures were Rs. 36,715 million in fiscal 2026, mainly for manufacturing and R&D facilities 1.

Key markets are the United States, India, Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union, and Europe 1. The company says it expects to fund its capital commitments from internal operating cash flows and existing investments 1.

Segments

Global Generics

The segment is the largest contributor, with revenue of Rs. 299,033 million in fiscal 2026, up 3% year on year, driven by Europe, Emerging Markets and India, partly offset by a decline in North America 1. India accounted for 21% of this segment's sales 1.

Pharmaceutical Services and Active Ingredients

PSAI includes the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates, along with contract research and manufacturing services for customers 1. Revenue was Rs. 34,773 million in fiscal 2026, about 10% of the total 1.

Market context

In India, the company was the 10th largest pharmaceutical company in fiscal 2026, with a 3.2% market share according to IQVIA, and its secondary sales grew faster than the market 1. The company notes that India's regulatory framework, including the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices made mandatory from March 2024, may require adjustments 1.

Regulated markets such as the United States and Europe remain essential for the generics segment, and the company sees development needs converging across regulated and less regulated markets 1. If price pressure or regulatory changes intensify, the impact could be felt mainly in North America, where revenue declined 1.

Trends

  • Expansion into consumer healthcaretailwind

    The acquisition of the Haleon NRT portfolio and the Nestlé Health Science India partnership point to a focus on OTC and wellness products that could diversify revenue if integration proceeds in phases 1.

  • Growth of biosimilarstailwind

    Partnerships for denosumab and daratumumab allow entry into complex, higher-value categories while reducing development risk, but they require continued investment 1.

  • Price pressure in genericsheadwind

    The company points to lower North America revenue and to rebate, returns and chargeback mechanisms that can reduce gross revenue in markets with intense competition 1.

  • High capital investmentmixed

    Capital expenditure has risen in recent years and contractual commitments for new capacity are significant, which may require steady cash flows 1.

Competitive position

In India, the company competes with several players, including Cipla, Sun Pharmaceutical, Zydus, Lupin, Glenmark, Torrent and Mankind, depending on therapeutic category 1. Competition varies by category, dosage strength and delivery, and pressure is higher in volume segments 1.

In international markets the company cites competition in generics and biosimilars, and its stated advantages are vertical integration and first-to-market launches 1. The source does not provide a quantitative comparison of market shares in external markets 1.

  • Cipla Limited

    Competitor in Indian formulations, named in the report 1.

  • Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited

    Competitor in the Indian formulations market, named in the report 1.

  • Zydus Lifesciences Limited

    Competitor in the Indian market across several therapeutic categories 1.

  • Lupin Limited

    Competitor in the Indian formulations market, named in the report 1.

News & filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 20-F, fiscal year ended 2026-03-31 · SEC / Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited · 29 May 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.