Morepen Labs Q4 profit drops; FY26 net profit declines, dividend declared
Morepen Laboratories reported a decline in Q4 consolidated net profit to 157M rupees from 203M rupees YoY, with EBITDA falling to 244M rupees from 423M rupees and EBITDA margin contracting to 5.04% from 9.1%. Q4 revenue grew modestly to 4.84B rupees from 4.7B rupees YoY. For the full year FY26, consolidated net profit declined to ₹9564.65 lakh from ₹11801.54 lakh, while the Board recommended a final dividend of ₹0.20 per equity share.

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Morepen Laboratories Limited reported a decline in consolidated net profit to ₹9564.65 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, compared to ₹11801.54 lakh in the previous year. Total income for the year stood at ₹182700.56 lakh, slightly lower than ₹182993.95 lakh in FY25. On a standalone basis, the net profit for the year was ₹6605.75 lakh, down from ₹10157.52 lakh in the corresponding period of the previous year, while total income increased to ₹170269.01 lakh from ₹157025.49 lakh. The Board of Directors, in its meeting held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, recommended a final dividend of ₹0.20 per equity share of the face value of ₹2 each for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The statutory auditors, M/s. S. P. Babuta & Associates, issued an audit report with an unmodified opinion on the financial results.
Q4 Financial Performance
Morepen Laboratories reported a year-on-year decline in its Q4 consolidated financial metrics. Net profit for the quarter came in at 157M rupees, compared to 203M rupees in the same period of the previous year. Revenue for the quarter rose to 4.84B rupees from 4.7B rupees year-on-year, reflecting modest top-line growth. However, profitability remained under pressure, with Q4 EBITDA declining sharply to 244M rupees from 423M rupees in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The Q4 EBITDA margin contracted to 5.04% from 9.1% year-on-year, indicating significant pressure on operating profitability during the quarter.
| Metric: | Q4 Current Year | Q4 Previous Year (YoY) |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Net Profit: | 157M Rupees | 203M Rupees |
| Revenue: | 4.84B Rupees | 4.7B Rupees |
| EBITDA: | 244M Rupees | 423M Rupees |
| EBITDA Margin: | 5.04% | 9.10% |
Full-Year Financial Performance
The annual results reflected a similar trend, with consolidated and standalone profitability declining year-on-year despite revenue holding relatively steady on a consolidated basis. The following table summarises the full-year financial performance:
| Parameter: | Consolidated FY26 (₹ in Lakhs) | Consolidated FY25 (₹ in Lakhs) | Standalone FY26 (₹ in Lakhs) | Standalone FY25 (₹ in Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income: | 182700.56 | 182993.95 | 170269.01 | 157025.49 |
| Net Profit: | 9564.65 | 11801.54 | 6605.75 | 10157.52 |
| Basic EPS: | 1.73 | 2.20 | 1.21 | 1.90 |
Business Transfer Agreement Update
The Board approved the Second Addendum to the Business Transfer Agreement dated March 18, 2025, entered into with Morepen Medipath Limited, a subsidiary of the company. The addendum revises the "Appointed Date" for the transfer of the Medical Devices Business on a slump sale basis to April 1, 2026. This revision is due to the time involved in obtaining requisite statutory licenses and regulatory approvals. The transaction is a related party transaction conducted on an arm's length basis.
Cost Auditor Appointment
The Board re-appointed M/s. Vijender Sharma & Co. as Cost Auditors for the financial year ended March 31, 2027, pursuant to the recommendation of the Audit Committee. The remuneration payable to the auditors will be placed before the members for ratification at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Historical Stock Returns for Morepen Laboratories
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.46% | +6.34% | +5.27% | +2.40% | -34.07% | -23.42% |
What specific factors caused the sharp contraction in Q4 EBITDA margins despite revenue growth?
How will the delayed transfer of the Medical Devices Business to Morepen Medipath impact FY27 revenue projections?
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