MedPlus Health Services Limited – Investor Presentation Summary
Key Operational Highlights
- 5,642 total stores as of September 30, 2026
- 166 net store additions in Q2 FY2027 (219 gross additions)
- 101 net additions beyond Tier-One cities in Q2 FY2027
- 312 net store additions in H1 FY2027 (441 gross additions)
- 226 net additions beyond Tier-One cities in H1 FY2027
- Private label portfolio of 1750+ SKUs
- 29% of store network is less than 2 years old
Key drivers of operational performance: Cluster-based expansion strategy, omni-channel capabilities, and private label portfolio growth.
Segment-wise Performance
Q2 FY2027 Segment Performance:
- Pharmacy Retail: Revenue ₹19,935.4m, Operating EBITDA ₹885.4m (4.4% margin)
- Diagnostic: Revenue ₹410.5m, Operating EBITDA ₹97.9m (23.8% margin)
- Others: Revenue ₹25.2m, Operating EBITDA (₹2.2)m (-8.6% margin)
Q1 FY2027 Segment Performance:
- Pharmacy Retail: Revenue ₹18,398.7m, Operating EBITDA ₹588.1m (3.2% margin)
- Diagnostic: Revenue ₹370.8m, Operating EBITDA ₹65.9m (17.8% margin)
- Others: Revenue ₹26.5m, Operating EBITDA (₹2.8)m (-10.6% margin)
Explanation of significant changes in segment performance: Pharmacy segment showed improved margins sequentially (up 120 bps), while diagnostics maintained strong profitability.
Financial Highlights
Q2 FY2027 Financials:
- Revenue: ₹20,371.1m
- Gross Margin: ₹5,108.5m (25.1%)
- Operating EBITDA: ₹981.1m (4.8%)
- PAT: ₹560.7m (2.8%)
- EBITDA: ₹1,906.0m (9.4%)
Q2 FY2027 vs Q2 FY2026 (yoy):
- Revenue: +21.3%
- Gross Margin: +16.3%
- Operating EBITDA: +10.7%
- PAT: +1.0%
Q2 FY2027 vs Q1 FY2027 (qoq):
- Revenue: +8.4%
- Gross Margin: +11.0%
- Operating EBITDA: +50.7%
- PAT: +69.1%
H1 FY2027 Financials:
- Revenue: ₹39,167.1m
- Gross Margin: ₹9,711.6m (24.8%)
- Operating EBITDA: ₹1,632.3m (4.2%)
- PAT: ₹892.4m (2.3%)
H1 FY2027 vs H1 FY2026 (yoy):
- Revenue: +21.6%
- Gross Margin: +15.3%
- Operating EBITDA: +1.1%
- PAT: -8.8%
Drivers of financial performance: Revenue growth driven by store expansion and same-store sales growth, margin improvement from operational efficiencies and private label growth.
Key Risks: Not Specified
Geographical Revenue Split
Domestic vs Export/Regional Revenue: Not Specified
Regional Breakdown: Not Specified
Balance Sheet Snapshot
As of September 30, 2026:
- PPE and CWIP: ₹3,818.6m
- Inventories: ₹15,210.9m
- Cash, bank balance & investments: ₹5,439.3m (including ₹817.8m in investments)
- Trade payables: ₹3,641.6m
Comparative Position:
- Sep-25: Cash ₹6,085.0m, Inventories ₹12,807.4m
- Mar-26: Cash ₹5,942.1m, Inventories ₹13,816.9m
- Jun-26: Cash ₹6,218.8m, Inventories ₹14,395.6m
Working Capital/Leverage Metrics: Not Specified
Financial Health Insights: Strong cash position with ₹5,439m closing balance, inventory growth aligned with store expansion.
Capex & Cash Flow Health
Q2 FY2027 Cash Flow:
- Operating Cash Flow: ₹370.0m (37.7% of Operating EBITDA)
H1 FY2027 Cash Flow:
- Operating Cash Flow: ₹1,622.0m (99.4% of Operating EBITDA)
Capital Expenditure: Not Specified
Free Cash Flow: Not Specified
Operating Cash Flow: ₹370.0m for Q2 FY2027, ₹1,622.0m for H1 FY2027
Net Debt Movement: Not Specified
Investment Rationale: Focus on store network expansion and cluster development.
Strategic & R&D Initiatives
Investments in Innovation: Extensive in-house technology platform supporting omni-channel operations
Expected impact on growth: Target to operationally extend <2 hour delivery to more locations, increase retention via omni-channel
Strategic Rationale: Three key pillars of growth: (1) Growth in existing clusters and develop new clusters, (2) Leverage leadership in omni-channel, (3) Expand share of private label for higher margins and wallet share
Industry Trends & Business Environment
Macro/Industry Trends: Not Specified
Impact on Company: Not Specified
Management Commentary & Growth Outlook
Strategic Outlook: Focus on further growth in cities with market leadership (Metro and Tier-One followed by Tier-Two and beyond), replicate leadership in newer markets
FY Guidance: Not Specified
Market Share Targets: Not Specified
Risks and Opportunities: Not Specified
Store Performance Metrics
Stores >12 months performance (Q2 FY2027):
- Revenue growth: 13.2% over Q2 FY2026
- Store Level EBITDA margin: 11.7%
- Store Level Operating ROCE: 72.0%
Stores >12 months performance (H1 FY2027):
- Revenue growth: 14.9% over H1 FY2026
- Store Level EBITDA margin: 11.1%