1 September 2015
Update | Sector: Healthcare
Lupin
BSE Sensex
25,696
S&P CNX
7,786
CMP: INR1,863
TP: INR2,280 (+22%)
Buy
Why Lupin is our top large-cap pick
Differentiated US launches and Gavis the key growth drivers
Stock Info
Bloomberg
Equity Shares (m)
M.Cap. (INR b)/(USD b)
52-Week Range (INR)
1, 6, 12 Rel.Per (%)
LPC IN
447.5
833.7/12.6
2,112/1,280
18/17/49
Avg Val (INRm)/Vol ‘000 1,954/1,141
Free float (%)
53.4
Financial Snapshot (INR b)
Y/E Mar
2015 2016E 2017E
Sales
EBITDA
Adj. PAT
EPS Gr. (%)
BV/Sh. (INR)
RoE (%)
RoCE (%)
Payout (%)
Valuations
P/E (x)
P/BV (x)
Div. Yield (%)
34.8
9.4
0.4
33.7
7.6
22.8
0.4
24.9
6.0
17.1
0.5
123.9 144.0 178.6
32.4
24.0
38.1
30.4
40.6
15.3
38.1
24.9
55.3
3.4
25.1
29.2
16.8
49.9
33.6
74.8
35.2
27.0
28.2
13.9
With a recent acquisition of Gavis, Lupin (LPC) is set to become a formidable
player in the generics market (~USD 1.6b sales by FY18). The domestic business
growth is likely to outpace market growth, led by a thrust in chronic therapies;
besides, first-mover advantage in Japan generics (12% of sales) would create
long-term value for the company. We estimate 21% EPS CAGR over FY15-18, led
by 20% revenue growth and cumulative margin expansion of 230bp. Gavis
acquisition is likely to become EPS accretive from FY16 itself. LPC is also expected
to generate INR55b free cash flows over FY17-18, thereby becoming net cash
company by FY18. We reiterate
Buy
with a target price of INR2,280 (27x Sep’17E
EPS), implying a 22% upside.
US generics hold key to revenue performance:
US generics would be the key
growth contributors for LPC over FY15-18. We expect US generics to post 22%
CAGR over the next three years, driven by 25-30 new product launches annually.
Healthy pace of new launches and entry in newer therapies (derma, ophthal)
would also help sustain outperformance in the domestic business (18-19%
CAGR). Japan business growth is likely to recover on the back of restructuring
and stable currency, resulting in 12% annual growth. RoW sales is expected to
witness 26% CAGR over FY15-18, led by smaller acquisitions across geographies
(Mexico, Brazil and Russia) and healthy growth in existing markets.
Niche launches and Gavis acquisition to strengthen US business:
Post Gavis
acquisition, LPC will extend its product offerings in topical, control substances
and gastro intestinal products along with existing product pipeline of ophthal,
oral contraceptives, complex injectable and respiratory. With a strong pipeline of
164 products (Gavis + LPC), US business sales is expected to reach ~USD 1.6b by
FY18 and extend its segment share to 48% of sales from 45% in FY15.
Structural margin improvement to continue:
We expect LPC EPS to witness 21%
CAGR over FY15-18, boosted by 230bp EBITDA margin expansion (to 28.4% in
FY18) due to (a) acquisition of profitable Gavis business (36-38% EBITDA
margins), (b) niche generic launches in the US, (c) completion of I’rom
restructuring and sourcing from India to boost profitability in Japan, and (d)
rebound in branded business growth to aid field force productivity in the US.
Free cash flow generation of ~USD1b over FY17-18:
Even though ROE/ROCE
ratios are expected to decline in FY16E due to Gavis acquisition, we expect a
slight recovery in ROE in FY18 (from 25% to 27%)—led by improved profitability
and asset utilization. LPC is also likely to generate ~USD1b free cash flows over
FY17-18, leading to net cash balance sheet by FY18.
Premium multiples sustainable:
LPC trades at 34x FY16E, 26x FY17E and 20x
FY18E P/E, above its historical multiples. We expect the company to sustain 30%
premium to the sector average multiple due to strong execution track record,
margin expansion, potential earning upgrades and capability to generate strong
free cash flows over the next three years. Reiterate
BUY.
Adj. EPS (INR) 53.5
197.4 243.9 308.9
EV/EBITDA (x) 25.7
Amey Chalke
(Amey.Chalke@MotilalOswal.com);+91 22 3982 5423
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