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Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd ADR(RDY)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 12 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+10.67% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$14.11
10/29/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for RDY

10/29/2026: RDY (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is a prominent global pharmaceutical company specializing in generic medicines, active ingredients, and emerging biosimilar therapies. The company is known for its strong manufacturing capabilities and long-standing presence in regulated markets like the United States. Its primary growth opportunity lies in expanding its portfolio of high-value complex generics and biosimilars to address unmet medical needs. Investors should remain mindful of significant risks, including intense price competition, regulatory scrutiny, and high market concentration in the US. The stock may be a suitable fit for value and dividend-oriented investors looking for established sector exposure, though performance depends on successful product execution and navigating global compliance challenges.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers moderate growth potential through specialized pipeline expansion rather than rapid hyper-growth.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum investment is conditional on positive signals from successful regulatory approvals and product launches.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at valuations that may appeal to value investors seeking established pharmaceutical businesses.
Dividend investorStrong fitStable cash flows support regular dividend payments, making it suitable for income-oriented portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established, pharmaceutical regulation and price competition introduce sector-specific risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock can be sensitive to sector-wide news and generic pricing trends.
Valuation riskLowCurrent valuations generally reflect the company's steady but moderate growth prospects.
Competition risk (Generic drug pricing)HighIntense competition in the US generics market puts continuous pressure on margins.
Business qualityMedium / highStrong manufacturing foundation and global footprint indicate high business quality.
Dividend incomeMediumConsistent but moderate dividends provide steady income.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on timely regulatory approvals and navigating complex global compliance environments.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 0.94%
Avg. Invested days 31
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
RDY receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
RDY has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, solid cash generation (FCF margin 9.1%) and solid profitability (net margin 12.8%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-20.3%), moderate revenue growth (+8.6%), very low insider ownership of 0.00%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
RDY's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $32.1B (9.1% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is RDY's strongest growth driver at +166.8% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+8.6%, moderate) and earnings growth (-20.3%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 14.9% (soft) and 431.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership is only 0.00%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Robeco Institutional Asset Management BV 2.16%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 1.31%
BlackRock Inc 1.27%
Royal Bank of Canada 1.11%
Aikya Investment Management Ltd 1.02%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
RDY generates approximately $528 of gross profit, $138 of operating income, and $91 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Moderate margins and soft cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 22.53%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
RDY has a large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 11.79B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 39.31
1Y Target Price 14.26
Price to earnings Ratio 39.31
1Y Target Price 14.26
Volume (30-day avg) 3.2M shares
Beta 0.25
52 Weeks Range 11.28 - 15.49
Updated Date 10/29/2026
52 Weeks Range 11.28 - 15.49
Updated Date 10/29/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.59%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.36

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Global GenericsGeneric drugs, prescription, and over-the-counter medicines.This is the core business providing everyday medicine.
PSAIActive Pharmaceutical Ingredients and contract manufacturing.Supplies the essential raw materials for other pharmaceutical companies.
Geography: North AmericaSales of generic products in the US and Canada.This is a key market and major driver of company revenue.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-23
When Before Market
Estimate 0.16
Actual 0.12

Profitability

Profit Margin 8.49%
Operating Margin (TTM) 14.73%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.37%
Return on Equity (TTM) 7.34%

Valuation

Trailing PE 39.31
Forward PE 29.85
Enterprise Value 11.38B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.04
Enterprise Value 11.38B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.04
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.28
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 17.71
Shares Outstanding 833.07M
Shares Floating 3.59B
Shares Outstanding 833.07M
Shares Floating 3.59B
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 14.88

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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