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SMS Pharmaceuticals Limited Q1 FY27 Earnings Call Summary

SMS Pharmaceuticals Q1 FY27 revenue from operations was ₹206.96 crore, +6% YoY but -13% QoQ, with EBITDA margin 20% and PAT ex-associate ₹20.20 crore (+8% YoY). The operating driver was high-value API mix: gross margin ex-manufacturing expenses rose 200bps YoY to 46%, high-value products were 51% of FY26 revenue and regulated markets 88%. Management guided to FY27 target of 10 DMF/CEP filings (4 filed in Q1), ₹280 crore capex completion by FY27 and asset turnover 1.75x over 2-3 years from 1.36x. Main risk: PAT including associate fell 36% QoQ because associate contribution dropped to ₹0.71 crore from ₹11.75 crore, and QoQ revenue declined 13%.

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Event Participants

Executives

8 Shri. Ramesh Babu Potluri (Chairman & Managing Director), Shri. Vamsi Krishna Potluri (Executive Director), Shri. Shravan Kudravallii (Independent Director), Shri. Sarvepalli Srinivas (Director), Shri. Dr. Suresh Kumar Gangavarapu (Independent Director), Shri. Sunkara Venkata Satya Shiva Prasad (Non-Executive Non Independent Director), Smt. Shanti Sree Bolleni (Independent Director), Shri. Trilok Potluri (Non-Executive Non Independent Director)

Analysts

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Financials & KPIs

Metric Reported Commentary
Revenue from Operations ₹206.96 crores +6% YoY, -13% QoQ; driven by diversified growth across high-value APIs
Gross Profit ₹74.93 crores +12% YoY, -8% QoQ; gross margin (ex. mfg expenses) at 46% vs 44% YoY
Gross Margin (ex. mfg expenses) 46% +200bps YoY; structural improvement from high-value mix and process optimisation
Gross Margin (reported) 36% +217bps YoY, +204bps QoQ; reflects better realisation per MT
EBITDA ₹40.95 crores +4% YoY, +3% QoQ; margin sustained at ~20% despite revenue dip QoQ
EBITDA Margin 20% -30bps YoY, +302bps QoQ; operating leverage from scalable manufacturing
PAT (ex. associate) ₹20.20 crores +8% YoY, -4% QoQ; PAT margin at 10% (+21bps YoY, +95bps QoQ)
PAT (incl. associate) ₹20.91 crores +2% YoY, -36% QoQ; associate contribution dropped to ₹0.71cr from ₹11.75cr QoQ
EPS ₹2.23 -3% YoY, -38% QoQ; FY26 EPS at ₹11.15 (+37% YoY)
R&D Team Strength 200 scientists Increased from 100+; supports niche API and peptide pipeline development
DMF/CEP Filings (Q1) 4 On track for FY27 target of 10 filings; 120+ cumulative filings to date
Capex Programme ₹280 crores 89% brownfield, 11% greenfield; completion targeted by FY27; high-teens return profile
Net Asset Turnover 1.36x Targeting 1.75x over next 2-3 years via volume ramp and asset utilisation
Revenue from Regulated Markets 88% FY26 share; 75+ countries presence; Europe 31%, Asia ex-India 26%, NA 15%
High-Value Product Share 51% FY26 revenue share; up from 40% in FY21; drives margin durability
OCF/EBITDA Conversion 66% 10-year average; on par with leading API peers

Geographic & Segment Commentary

Europe (31% of FY26 revenue): Largest geography; sustained demand for anti-inflammatory and ARV portfolios; benefits from established customer relationships with large pharma majors.

Asia ex-India (26% of FY26 revenue): Second-largest market; includes EOU/SEZ/DE sales (22%); serves as key export corridor for high-volume APIs.

North America (15% of FY26 revenue): Regulated market presence reinforced by 6 USFDA approvals at Hyderabad and 4 at Vizag; anti-migraine and anti-diabetic portfolios drive high-value growth.

India (6% of FY26 revenue): Domestic leadership in key products; supports volume base for anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcer segments.

Anti-inflammatory (20% of FY26 revenue, High-volume): 138% CAGR FY21-26; targeting global #1 position; backward integration and Chemo partnership driving scale.

ARV (28% of FY26 revenue, High-volume): Largest therapeutic area; stable regulated market demand; contributes significantly to volume-led revenue base.

Anti-diabetic (15% of FY26 revenue, High-value): Key high-value driver; lab-scale development and commercial validation completed for new pipeline molecules.

Anti-migraine (11% of FY26 revenue, High-value): Established leadership position; USFDA-approved facilities support regulated market penetration.

**Other High-value APIs (Anti-erectile dysfunction 6%, Anti-epileptic 6

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