๐ As of March 31, 2024:
๐ข 280 Clinical Labs (Including National & Regional Reference Labs in Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore & Mumbai).
๐ช 5,762 Patient Service Centers (PSCs) & 11,619 Pick-up Points (PUPs).
๐ Expansion Plan: 15-20 new labs to be opened this year. ๐
๐ Q3 FY25 Revenue: โน597 Cr โฌ๏ธ +10.7% YoY ๐
๐ 9M FY25 Revenue: โน1,859 Cr โฌ๏ธ +10.6% YoY ๐
๐ Growth Drivers:
๐ Higher Sample & Patient Volumes.
๐ Deeper penetration in Core Markets.
๐ Expansion in Western & Southern India (West Region contributed 15% of revenue in Q3 FY25).
๐ EBITDA Growth:
Q3 FY25: โน154 Cr โฌ๏ธ +9.6% YoY.
9M FY25: โน527 Cr โฌ๏ธ +13.3% YoY.
๐ฐ EBITDA Margins:
Q3 FY25: 25.8% (vs. 26.1% in Q3 FY24 โ๏ธ slight drop).
9M FY25: 28.3% (vs. 27.6% in 9M FY24 โฌ๏ธ).
๐ PAT (Profit After Tax):
Q3 FY25: โน98 Cr โฌ๏ธ +19.3% YoY ๐.
9M FY25: โน337 Cr โฌ๏ธ +21.8% YoY ๐.
๐ผ Q3 FY25 Profit Growth:
EBIT Growth: โฌ๏ธ 16.8% YoY ๐.
PBT Growth: โฌ๏ธ 19.4% YoY ๐.
PAT Growth: โฌ๏ธ 19.3% YoY ๐ฐ.
๐ผ 9M FY25 Profit Growth:
EBIT Growth: โฌ๏ธ 19.6% YoY ๐.
PBT Growth: โฌ๏ธ 22.2% YoY ๐.
PAT Growth: โฌ๏ธ 21.8% YoY ๐ต.
๐ฏ Earnings Per Share (EPS):
Trail EPS: โน50.04 (vs. โน43.1 in FY24) โฌ๏ธ Growth YoY ๐.
Est_F_EPS: โน53 (vs. โน43.1 in Trail EPS) โฌ๏ธ Growth Q-o-Q ๐.
๐ Valuation at CMP โน2,865:
Trail P/E Ratio: 57x while F_PE = 44x (based on projected earnings).
ROCE (Return on Capital Employed): 35% ๐ High capital efficiency..
๐ Sample Volume Growth: โฌ๏ธ +10.3% YoY in Q3 FY25.
๐ฉโโ๏ธ Patient Volume Growth: โฌ๏ธ +3.8% YoY.
๐งช Contribution from SwasthFit: 23% of total revenue (vs. 20% YoY).
๐ฅ Expansion Focus:
๐ Tier 3 & 4 Cities - Strengthening in underserved areas.
๐ West & South India - Increased market penetration.
๐ Digital Transformation:
๐ก AI-based Test Recommendation Engine.
๐ฒ Enhanced Home Collection & Logistics App.
๐ฅ Integration with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
โ๏ธ Expansion into West & South India ๐ฅ.
โ๏ธ Increase in patient & sample volumes ๐.
โ๏ธ No major price hikes planned โ focus on efficiency โ๏ธ.
โ๏ธ Investments in high-end diagnostics & bundled tests ๐งฌ.
โ๏ธ AI & IT infrastructure improvements ๐ฒ.
โ๏ธ Growth in Genomics & Specialty Tests:
๐งฌ Genevolve (Genomics)
๐ถ L-CoRD (Reproductive Diagnostics)
๐ฉธ L-ACE (Autoimmune Disorders)
โ๏ธ Focus on sustainability & ESG initiatives ๐ฟ.
Dr. Lal PathLabs has delivered strong revenue & profit growth ๐, fueled by higher sample volumes & deeper market penetration. The companyโs expansion strategy, digital transformation, and focus on high-end testing ensure long-term sustainability ๐. However, valuation at CMP โน2,865 is on the higher side, making earnings growth critical for further upside. ๐๐
๐ Investment Decision: Watch for continued growth in patient volumes & margin expansion before further upside! ๐ฏ๐
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