Sun Pharma
BSE SENSEX
25,860
S&P CNX
7,966
24 November 2016
Update | Sector: Healthcare
CMP: INR684
TP: INR925 (+35%)
Buy
Mohali 483 observations out; all eyes now on Halol resolution
Sun Pharma’s (SUNP) Mohali-based oral solids formulations plant was
inspected by the US FDA from 7–16 November 2016. Post inspection, seven
observations were issued, none of which were repeated (last 483 observations
were issued in late-2012). Most of the observations were related to
SOP/documentation. In our understanding, resolution of observations 1 (a) and
2 is critical (related to handling of out of specification results and failure to
document repeat testing, respectively).
Notably, the Mohali plant is new and under import alert and consent decree
since 2013. US FDA had previously inspected the facility twice – in Sep-12 (11
observations) and Dec-12 (3 observations) – after which it issued import alert.
Although resolution of US FDA issues at Mohali may prove to be sentimentally
positive and help create excess capacity, we do not expect it to lead to any
meaningful change to our near-term estimates, even if the outcome is not
favorable. Halol resolution remains the key near-term catalyst, in our view.
Resolution of issues at Mohali to help de-risk future fillings from India:
There
were ~30 pending ANDAs from this facility. Given that these ANDAs are at least
3-4 years old, we do not expect any meaningful contribution to sales. Having
said that, resolution of FDA issue is crucial for SUNP. Currently, SUNP has four
oral solids facilities in India that supply to the US (apart from Halol, other three
facilities are running closer to full capacity). Mohali becoming CGMP-compliant
will help SUNP to expand capacity and de-risk future fillings.
Halol resolution is key:
According to media reports, US FDA is currently
inspecting the Halol facility, one of SUNP’s largest facilities contributing to US
sales. In FY16, Halol contributed ~7-9% of total sales and >15% of US sales for
the company. Apart from key oral solid fillings (including SPARC products),
almost all the injectable fillings are from this facility.
Major initiatives over past two years to bring Halol back on track:
Over past
two years, the company has taken multiple measures like 1) hiring of third-
party foreign consultants, 2) hiring of senior employees from big pharma in
quality and compliance teams (e.g. hired Jila Breeze in early 2015 as head of
global quality and compliance; she has more than 25 years of experience with
companies like Novartis and Apotex), and 3) heavy investment on technology
and remediation (one of the primary reasons for significant increase in legal
cost over past two years).
Valuation remains attractive:
We believe the current stock price does not
reflect key positives like RBXY integration benefits, Halol and Mohali plant
resolution, and investments in the specialty business. We see the current
weakness in stock price as an opportunity to add. SUNP remains an attractive
Indian play on specialty business in the US. We maintain
Buy
rating with a
target price of INR925, based on 22x 1HFY19E.
Stock Info
Bloomberg
Equity Shares (m)
52-Week Range (INR)
1, 6, 12 Rel. Per (%)
M.Cap. (INR b)/ (USD b)
Avg Val, (INR m)
Free float (%)
SUNP IN
2,406.0
898 / 572
0/-14/-4
1,645.7/23.9
2973
45.0
Financials Snapshot (INR b)
Y/E Mar
2016
2017E
2018E
Sales
EBITDA
Rep. PAT
Rep.EPS (INR)
Adj. PAT
Core EPS (INR)
EPS Gr. (%)
BV/Sh. (INR)
RoE (%)
RoCE (%)
Payout (%)
Valuations
P/E (x)
P/BV (x)
EV/EBITDA (x)
Div. Yield (%)
277.4
79.6
47.1
19.6
47.1
19.6
-0.7
130.5
16.5
18.7
0.0
35.0
5.2
19.8
0.0
313.2
97.5
76.2
31.7
69.4
28.8
61.8
144.6
21.0
22.9
19.4
23.7
4.7
15.1
0.9
338.3
114.8
94.8
39.4
94.8
39.4
24.5
177.0
24.5
25.3
16.0
17.4
3.9
12.1
0.9
Estimate change
TP change
Rating change
Kumar Saurabh
(Kumar.Saurabh@MotilalOswal.com); +91 22 6129 1519
Gaurav Tinani
(Gaurav.Tinani@motilaloswal.com); +91 22 6129 1552
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