Hikal

HIKAL · NSE

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₹221.31

Closing price — 31 Jul 2026

Market cap ₹2,729 Cr · EPS ₹8.36

Valuation

Blended fair value using DCF and peer comparison methods.

Intrinsic Value

₹280

+26.4% vs ₹221

Undervalued

UndervaluedFair valueOvervalued

DCF

₹222

Peer methods

₹338

Intrinsic value

₹280

DCF discounts future cash flows to present value. Peer methods compare against sector multiples. Averaging both reduces the limitations of each method alone.

The intrinsic value shown is an algorithmic estimate based on publicly available financial data — including DCF analysis, peer comparison, and historical financials. It is not a research report, investment advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. Stock valuations involve uncertainty and may differ significantly from market prices. Please consult a SEBI-registered investment adviser before making any investment decision.

Peer comparison

How this company stacks up against sector peers on valuation and quality metrics.

Branded generics & specialty pharma · 8 peers · sector medians shown

Better than medianWorse than median

Company	Mkt Cap	P/E	P/B	EV/EBITDA	ROE	Net Margin	Rev CAGR 3y
Hikal HIKAL · you	₹2,729 Cr	26.5×	2.3×	—	-4.1%	-2.8%	-5.4%
Sector median	—	42.8×	3.5×	13.1×	9.5%	11.4%	12.5%
NATCO Pharma NATCOPHARM	₹15,503 Cr	11.0×	1.7×	10.9×	15.4%	34.8%	14.6%
Jubilant Pharmova JUBLPHARMA	₹15,442 Cr	38.2×	2.1×	15.3×	5.6%	4.8%	9.6%
Viyash Scientific Limited VIYASH	₹11,756 Cr	67.6×	4.1×	—	6.1%	5.2%	34.0%
CORONA Remedies Limited CORONA	₹11,735 Cr	64.4×	16.0×	—	24.8%	13.2%	16.6%
Shilpa Medicare Limited SHILPAMED	₹11,310 Cr	47.5×	4.5×	—	9.4%	15.8%	13.6%
Aarti Pharmalabs Limited AARTIPHARM	₹6,269 Cr	35.9×	3.0×	—	8.2%	9.6%	-2.2%
Advanced Enzyme Technologies Limited ADVENZYMES	₹3,902 Cr	23.1×	2.4×	—	10.3%	22.6%	11.3%
Gufic Biosciences Limited GUFICBIO	₹3,689 Cr	57.5×	5.6×	—	9.7%	6.8%	11.0%

Peer comparison verdict

Hikal trades at a discount to sector peers on P/E (26.5× vs median 42.8×). This may signal undervaluation — or reflect lower expected growth or higher perceived risk versus the peer group.

Business quality

Valuation

P/E ratio

26.5×

P/B ratio

—

EV/EBITDA

—

Price/Sales

—

Returns

ROE

-4.1%

ROCE

-1.7%

ROA

—

Growth

Revenue CAGR (3yr)

-5.4%

EPS CAGR (3yr)

NaN%

Efficiency

Asset turnover

—

FCF yield

5.6%

Dividend yield

0.3%

Liquidity & Solvency

Debt / Equity

0.31×

Debt / EBITDA

—

Interest coverage

—

Current ratio

1.30×

Quick ratio

—

Financial health

Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score, and key solvency ratios.

Full financial data

Charts and annual statements for income, balance sheet and cash flow.

Income trend

Revenue, profit and margin trends over time.

Revenue

Net profit

Operating margin

Net margin

Revenue

₹1,713 Cr

Net profit

−₹49 Cr

Operating margin

—

Net margin

-2.8%

Revenue and net profit in ₹ Crores (left axis). Margins % on right axis.

Cash flow

Where cash comes from and where it goes.

Operating CFInvesting CFFinancing CFFree cash flow

Operating CF — Cash earned from running the business. The core engine of financial health.

Investing CF — Cash spent on assets and equipment. Negative is normal — it means the company is investing in growth.

Financing CF — Cash from borrowing or repaying loans and dividends. Negative means debt is being repaid.

Free cash flow — Operating CF minus capex. Cash left after keeping the business running. Positive and growing is ideal.

Operating CF

₹302 Cr

Investing CF

₹0 Cr

Financing CF

₹0 Cr

Free cash flow

₹153.9 Cr

Balance sheet

Assets show what the company owns. Liabilities show what it owes. Equity is what's left for shareholders.

How the company is funded — equity is owners' money, debt is long-term borrowing, current liabilities are short-term obligations.

Equity

Debt

Current liabilities

Total assets

—

Total debt

₹373 Cr

Equity

₹1,199 Cr

Debt / Equity

0.31×

Numbers are illustrative — order-of-magnitude correct. For precise figures, refer to the company's annual report on BSE/NSE.

Shareholding pattern

Who owns this company and how that has changed.

What shareholding tells you: When promoters (founders/controlling shareholders) increase their stake, it usually signals confidence in the business. Rising FII (foreign funds) interest means international money is moving in. High promoter pledge is a risk — pledged shares can be force-sold if the stock price falls sharply.

Latest quarter

Promoter

68.8%

FII

1.4%

-0.9 pp QoQ

DII

7.2%

+0.1 pp QoQ

Retail

22.5%

Trend over time (%)

Quarterly data

Category	Jun 2023	Sep 2023	Dec 2023	Mar 2024	Jun 2024	Sep 2024	Dec 2024	Mar 2025	Jun 2025	Sep 2025	Dec 2025	Mar 2026	Change (YoY)
Promoter	68.8%	68.8%	68.8%	68.8%	68.8%	68.8%	68.8%	68.8%	68.8%	68.8%	68.8%	68.8%	0.0 ppYoY
FII (Foreign)	4.6%	4.8%	6.1%	6.5%	6.7%	6.8%	6.1%	5.7%	5.3%	4.2%	2.3%	1.4%	-4.3 ppYoY
DII (Domestic)	2.8%	3.1%	3.1%	3.5%	3.2%	3.6%	3.5%	3.8%	4.0%	5.2%	7.0%	7.2%	+3.4 ppYoY
Retail	23.8%	23.2%	21.9%	21.1%	21.3%	20.8%	21.6%	21.6%	21.8%	21.8%	21.8%	22.5%	+0.9 ppYoY

Signals from the trend

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PromoterStable — no notable buying or selling

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FIINet sellers (3.1pp) — foreign institutional interest is declining

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DIINet buyers (+4.4pp) — domestic funds are accumulating

Mixed signals — DII buying on the positive side, but FII outflows adds uncertainty.

pp = percentage points. FII = Foreign Institutional Investors. DII = Domestic Institutional Investors (MFs, insurance). Data sourced from NSE/BSE filings. Verify on BSE/NSE before any investment decision.