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J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd: Stock Analysis & Fundamentals

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J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Pharma - Formulators) — fundamental analysis, earnings data, and key metrics. PE: 49.9. ROE: 18.9%. This stock is not currently in the Nifty 500 momentum outperformers list.

J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd Key Facts

What's Happening

📊Debt increased 375% YoY — leverage rising
👔Promoter stake down 6.2% this quarter
🌐FII stake increased 1.7% this quarter
🏛️DII accumulation — stake up 6.0%

Key Risks

1. Regulatory
HIGH
2. Regulatory
MEDIUM
3. Commodity
LOW

Key Numbers

Current Price
₹2,233
Dividend Yield
0.99%
Market Cap
35.9K Cr
Valuation
N/A

What Are the Key Risks for J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd?

Earnings deceleration risks from management commentary

Regulatory

HIGH

Trigger: Post-merger, JB Pharma ceases to exist as a listed entity; shareholders receive 51 Torrent shares per 100 JB Pharma shares — the risk is the merger consideration undervaluing JB's intrinsic trajectory, and the strategic restructuring of zero-margin trade generics post-Torrent control

Monitor: regulatory

Regulatory

MEDIUM

Trigger: One-time charges will suppress reported PAT and EPS in the quarter they are recognized; however, these are known, quantified, and already flagged to the market — no surprise risk

Monitor: regulatory

Commodity

LOW

Trigger: Commodity risk is structurally low for a branded pharma formulator — pricing power in domestic chronic segment and long-term CDMO contracts provide adequate buffer

Monitor: commodity

Geopolitical

LOW

Trigger: Sustained Russia exposure post-Ukraine conflict creates long-term collectability and currency risk — manageable at current scale but worth monitoring as international business grows

Monitor: geopolitical

What Is J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd's Management Saying?

Key quotes from recent conference calls

“The acquisition of a controlling stake in JB Pharma is expected to bring significant cost synergies, estimated at INR 400-450 crore over the next two to three years. The trade generics business of JB Pharma is running at zero margin and may require restructuring or discontinuation (per Torrent's Q3 FY26 commentary) [Risk (regulatory): HIGH]”
“A key upcoming event is the closure of the Torrent merger in Q4 FY26, which may trigger a one-time ESOP charge of approximately INR 40 crore. The company continues to monitor regulatory changes, including new Labour Codes, and will adjust financial reporting as needed [Risk (regulatory): MEDIUM]”
“Gross margins improved due to better product mix, stable RM prices and positive price growth [Risk (commodity): LOW]”
“All the exports businesses viz. South Africa, Russia, USA and branded exports markets performed well for the quarter [Risk (geopolitical): LOW]”

The above analysis is parsed from publicly available earnings call transcripts. This is educational research only — not investment advice. Last updated Apr 30, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions: J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Based on publicly available financial data. This is educational research, not investment advice.

What were J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd's latest quarterly results?

J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd's latest quarterly results (Mar 2026) show

  • PAT Growth YoY: -30.8%
  • Revenue Growth YoY: -4.7%
  • Operating Margin: 22.0%

What is J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd's current PE ratio?

J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd's current PE ratio is 49.9x.

  • Current PE: 49.9x
  • Market Cap: 35.9K Cr
  • Dividend Yield: 0.99%

What is J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd's price-to-book ratio?

J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd's price-to-book ratio is 8.6x.

  • Price-to-Book (P/B): 8.6x
  • Book Value per Share: ₹259
  • Current Price: ₹2233

Is J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd a fundamentally strong company?

J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd's fundamental strength based on key financial ratios

  • Return on Capital (ROCE): 25.0%

Is J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd debt free?

J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of N/A.

  • Total Debt: ₹4 Cr

What is J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd's return on equity (ROE) and ROCE?

J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd's return ratios over recent years

  • FY2024: ROCE 25.0%
  • FY2025: ROCE 26.0%
  • FY2026: ROCE 25.0%

Is J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd's cash flow positive?

J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd's operating cash flow is positive (FY2026).

  • Cash from Operations (CFO): ₹704 Cr
  • Free Cash Flow (FCF): ₹118 Cr
  • CFO/PAT Ratio: 99% (strong cash conversion)

What is J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd's dividend yield?

J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd's current dividend yield is 0.99%.

  • Dividend Yield: 0.99%
  • Current Price: ₹2233

Who holds J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd shares — promoters, FII, DII?

J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd's shareholding pattern (Mar 2026)

  • Promoters: 48.8%
  • FII (Foreign): 16.3%
  • DII (Domestic): 21.4%
  • Public: 13.5%

Is promoter holding increasing or decreasing in J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd?

J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd's promoter holding has increased recently.

  • Current Promoter Holding: 48.8% (Mar 2026)
  • Previous Quarter: 48.8% (Jan 2026)
  • Change: +0.02% (increasing — positive signal)

Is J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd a new momentum entry or an established outperformer?

J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd is an established outperformer with 1 weeks of consecutive Nifty 500 outperformance.

What are the key risks in J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd?

J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd has 4 key risks worth monitoring

  • [HIGH] Regulatory — Post-merger, JB Pharma ceases to exist as a listed entity; shareholders receive 51 Torrent shares per 100 JB Pharma shares — the risk is the merger consideration undervaluing JB's intrinsic trajectory, and the strategic restructuring of zero-margin trade generics post-Torrent control
  • [MEDIUM] Regulatory — One-time charges will suppress reported PAT and EPS in the quarter they are recognized; however, these are known, quantified, and already flagged to the market — no surprise risk
  • [LOW] Commodity — Commodity risk is structurally low for a branded pharma formulator — pricing power in domestic chronic segment and long-term CDMO contracts provide adequate buffer
  • [LOW] Geopolitical — Sustained Russia exposure post-Ukraine conflict creates long-term collectability and currency risk — manageable at current scale but worth monitoring as international business grows

What did J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd's management say in the latest earnings call?

In Q3 FY26, J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd's management highlighted

  • "The acquisition of a controlling stake in JB Pharma is expected to bring significant cost synergies, estimated at INR 400-450 crore over the next two ..."
  • "A key upcoming event is the closure of the Torrent merger in Q4 FY26, which may trigger a one-time ESOP charge of approximately INR 40 crore. The comp..."
  • "Gross margins improved due to better product mix, stable RM prices and positive price growth [Risk (commodity): LOW]"

Is J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd worth studying for long term investment?

Based on quantitative research signals, here is why J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd may be worth studying

  • Cash flow is positive — CFO ₹704 Cr

What is the investment thesis for J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd?

J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd investment thesis summary:

Risk Factors (Bear Case)

  • Key risk: Regulatory

What is the future outlook for J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd?

J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd's forward outlook based on current data signals

  • Key Risk: Regulatory

The above FAQs are generated from publicly available earnings data and conference call transcripts. This is educational research only. Sector Alpha is not SEBI registered and does not provide investment advice.