Key Metrics of Brooks Laboratories Limited
About Brooks Laboratories Limited
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Company details
- Registered office
- Village Kishanpura Nalagarh Road, Baddi, Nalagarh, In-hp, 174101
- Listed
- NSE: BROOKS · ₹63.84
Operational Areas of Brooks Laboratories Limited
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Financials, ratios and risk analysis
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Credit ratings
PositiveUpgraded by CARE on 11 Nov 2025 (from BB-)
WatchLiquidity assessed as Stretched
Rating history
Rating actions
| Date | Agency | Action | Long term | Short term | Outlook | Rated amount | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2025 | CARE | Upgraded (from BB-) | BB | A4 | Stable | ₹12.0 Cr | View |
| 07 Nov 2024 | CARE | Reaffirmed | BB- | A4 | Stable | ₹12.0 Cr | View |
| 31 Oct 2023 | CARE | Reaffirmed | BB- | — | Positive | ₹6.80 Cr | View |
| 11 Nov 2022 | CARE | Reaffirmed | BB- | A4 | Stable | ₹13.6 Cr | View |
| 06 Jan 2022 | CARE | Revised (from B) | BB- | A4 | Stable | ₹9.00 Cr | View |
| 25 Mar 2021 | CARE | Reaffirmed | B | A4 | Stable | ₹60.8 Cr | View |
| 30 Sep 2020 | CARE | Revised (from D) | B | A4 | Stable | ₹30.4 Cr | View |
| 25 Aug 2020 | CARE | Revised (from BB) | D | — | Stable | ₹30.0 Cr | View |
| 07 May 2020 | CARE | Revised | BB- | A4 | Stable | ₹30.0 Cr | View |
| 19 Mar 2019 | CARE | Reaffirmed | BB+ | A4+ | Stable | ₹30.0 Cr | View |
Credit strengths (CARE, Nov 2025)
+ Established track record of operations and reputed clientele
BLL has nearly two decades of industry presence, leading to established relationships with customers and suppliers. The company is engaged in manufacturing pharmaceutical formulations and supplies to reputed players. Experienced management BLL is presently overseen by the collective efforts of its promoters and directors. Promoters , Atul Ranchal and Rajesh Mahajan , each bring nearly two decades of industry experience, complemented by directors , Jitendra Pratap Singh, Dr. Durga Shankar
+ Experienced management
BLL is presently overseen by the collective efforts of its promoters and directors. Promoters , Atul Ranchal and Rajesh Mahajan , each bring nearly two decades of industry experience, complemented by directors , Jitendra Pratap Singh, Dr. Durga Shankar Maity, and Bhushan Singh Rana, who also possess over 20 years of expertise. Directors are supported by a team of well-versed professionals having rich experience in their respective fields.
+ Liquidity: Stretched
Liquidity profile of the company remains stretched, as reflected by high utilisation of working capital limits of ~80% in the last 12 months ending September 2025, and a low free cash and bank balance of ₹0.06 crore as on March 31, 2025. While the company currently does not have term liabilities, the associate company BSL has guaranteed debt of ₹68.62 crore. However, the company is not planning major capex in near -to-medium term, except a regular maintenance/ upgradation capex of ~₹1.0 crore in
+ Assumptions/Covenants
Not applicable Environment, social, and governance (ESG) risks Not applicable Applicable criteria Definition of Default Liquidity Analysis of Non-financial sector entities Rating Outlook and Rating Watch
+ Brief Financials (₹ crore) March 31, 2024 (A) March 31, 2025 (A) Q1FY26 (UA)
Total operating income 80.29 83.04 25.51 PBILDT 3.90 5.01 3.13 PAT 1.53 3.05 2.65 Overall gearing (times) 0.08 0.07 NA Interest coverage (times) 4.62 4.87 10.43 A: Audited UA: Unaudited NA: Not available; Note: these are latest available financial results Status of non-cooperation with previous CRA: Not applicable
+ Total operating income 80.29 83.04 25.51
PBILDT 3.90 5.01 3.13 PAT 1.53 3.05 2.65 Overall gearing (times) 0.08 0.07 NA Interest coverage (times) 4.62 4.87 10.43 A: Audited UA: Unaudited NA: Not available; Note: these are latest available financial results Status of non-cooperation with previous CRA: Not applicable Any other information: Not applicable
Credit challenges
− Small scale of operations with low profitability margins; though expected to improve in FY26
The company’s scale of operations continues to remain small, with a TOI of ₹83.04 crore in FY25 (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025), due to its presence in highly competitive nature of industry . Despite this, the company has some reported improvement in profitability margins as marked by PBILDT and profit after tax (PAT) margins of 6.03% and 3.68%, respectively, in FY25 aga inst 4.86% and 1.90%, respectively, in FY24.
− Moderate financial risk profile
BLL’s overall gearing remains comfortable at 0.07x as on March 31, 2025 , compared to 0.08x as on March 31, 2024. However, owing to guaranteed bank debt of ₹68.62 crore availed by the associate entity, BSL, the company’s financial risk profile remains moderate as marked by an adjusted overall gearing [including corporate guarantee provided to BSL of ₹68.62 crore in FY25 (PY: 65.00 crore) in debt and excluding investment in associate of ₹90.44 crore in FY25 (PY: ₹46.79 crore) from tangible net wo
− Highly regulated and competitive nature of industry
The pharmaceutical industry is a closely monitored and regulated industry, with inherent risks and liabilities associated with products and manufacturing. Regular compliance with product and manufacturing quality standards prescribed by regulatory authorities is critical for selling products across geographies. BLL is engaged in manufacturing pharmaceutical formulations. The industry is characterised by intense competition due to the presence of numerous small and large players.
− Key strengths
Established track record of operations and reputed clientele BLL has nearly two decades of industry presence, leading to established relationships with customers and suppliers. The company is engaged in manufacturing pharmaceutical formulations and supplies to reputed players. Experienced management BLL is presently overseen by the collective efforts of its promoters and directors. Promoters , Atul Ranchal and Rajesh Mahajan ,
− Experienced management
BLL is presently overseen by the collective efforts of its promoters and directors. Promoters , Atul Ranchal and Rajesh Mahajan , each bring nearly two decades of industry experience, complemented by directors , Jitendra Pratap Singh, Dr. Durga Shankar Maity, and Bhushan Singh Rana, who also possess over 20 years of expertise. Directors are supported by a team of well-versed professionals having rich experience in their respective fields.
Could lead to an upgrade
• Improvement in the scale of operations with TOI above ₹100 crore and profit before interest, lease rental, depreciation and taxation (PBILDT) above 7.00%, on a sustained basis. • Improvement in the operating cycle, below 30 days, resulting in an improvement in the
Could lead to a downgrade
• Significant decline in the company’s scale of operations or profitability margins as marked by PBILDT margin below 2.00% on a sustained basis. • Any major debt-funded capex or increase in dependence on working capital borrowings, resulting in significant deterioration in the capital structure and
Agency-reported financials (CARE, 11 Nov 2025)
| Metric | March 31, 2024 | March 31, 2025 | Q1FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total operating income | ₹80.29 Cr | ₹83.04 Cr | ₹25.51 Cr |
| PBILDT | ₹3.90 Cr | ₹5.01 Cr | ₹3.13 Cr |
| PAT | ₹1.53 Cr | ₹3.05 Cr | ₹2.65 Cr |
| Overall gearing (times) | 0.08× | 0.07× | — |
| Interest coverage (times) | 4.62× | 4.87× | 10.43× |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | — | 3.4% | — |
| EBITDA margin | 4.9% | 6.0% | 12.3% |
| Implied interest cost (EBITDA ÷ coverage) | ₹0.84 Cr | ₹1.03 Cr | ₹0.30 Cr |
| PAT margin | 1.9% | 3.7% | 10.4% |
Borrowings & rated debt
Rated limits over time
Facility mix
Rated facilities
| Facility | Type | Previous | Current | Change | Rating | Action | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term bank facilities | Working capital & bank lines | — | ₹7.80 Cr | — | BB (Stable) | Upgraded | CARE |
| Short-term bank facilities | Working capital & bank lines | — | ₹4.20 Cr | — | A4 | Reaffirmed | CARE |
CARE ratings on record (checked 22 Oct 2026)
| Instrument | Amount | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BG/LC | ₹4.20 Cr | CARE A4 |
| Cash Credit | ₹7.80 Cr | CARE BB; Stable |
| Term Loan | — | Withdrawn |
Lenders
| Fund-based - LT | Cash Credit | Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. |
| Non-fund-based - ST | BG/LC | Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. |
Credit assessment · Manufacturing
Rating Methodology – Manufacturing Companies (Mar 2025) · Standalone accounts · FY 2025-26
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Rating status
| Default | Last default 25 Aug 2020, cured 30 Sep 2020 (2220 days; investment grade needs 365) |
| Issuer cooperation | Cooperating |
| Credit enhancement | None – standalone rating |
| Next action stable or better (model) | 16% |
| Information on file | 78% · missing: Capex / investment plans, Auditor details |
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Borrowing & funding lifecycle
- Credit outlook model: 16% chance the next rating action is stable or better
- Current rating BB (below investment grade)
- Interest coverage 10.43×
Rated limits by facility
Timeline
From the report
Liquidity: Stretched Liquidity profile of the company remains stretched, as reflected by high utilisation of working capital limits of ~80% in the last 12 months ending September 2025, and a low free cash and bank balance of ₹0.06 crore as on March 31, 2025.
From the report
During FY24, company has booked profit amounting to Rs. 1.53 crores at net level and cash profit of Rs 3.30 crores as compared to losses amounting to Rs. 8.19 crores at net level and cash loss of Rs 6.47 crores in FY23.These losses during FY23 were primarily attributed to the higher value of inventory held at the beginning of FY23, as company anticipated a surge in the Covid wave.
From the report
Although, BLL don’t have any term liabilities apart from lease liabilities of Rs 0.59 crores as at March 31,2024, and they are availing cash credit limit of Rs. 5.80 crores (Aug 2023 to May 2024) which was enhanced to Rs. 7.80 crores from June 2024.
From the report
Liquidity: Stretched The liquidity position of the company remains stretched as reflected by higher utilisation of working capital limits of around ~90% during last 12 months ending September 2024, despite of enhancement availed by company of Rs 5.20 crores.
From the report
Further, in order to manage losses sustained during FY23 and to manage its working capitalrequirements, company had raised Rs 11.58 crores through right issue in June 2023 which was majorly used for repayment to trade payables leading to improvement in current ratio and quick ratio of 1.32x and 0.90x respectively as on March 31, 2024, as against 0.80x and 0.46x as on March 31,2023.
From the report
The company had unencumbered cash & cash equivalent of Rs. 0.05 crore (PY: Rs. 0.02 crore) only as on March 31, 2024.
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Registered office and contact
Directors and key people
Directors are read from the MGT-7 annual return and AOC-4 signatories.
Competitors of Brooks Laboratories Limited
Top competitors by location
| Company | Description | Domain | Founded | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories |
Part of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories. | drreddys.com | 1984 | India |
Aurobindo Pharma |
Part of Aurobindo Pharma. | aurobindo.com | 1986 | Hyderabad, India |
Cipla |
Part of Cipla. | cipla.com | 1935 | Mumbai, India |
| Formulations & Contract Manufacturing · Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare | lupin.com | 1968 | India | |
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals |
Part of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals. | glenmarkpharma.com | 1977 | Mumbai, India |
| Part of Biocon. | biocon.com | 1978 | Bangalore, India | |
Alkem Laboratories Limited |
Formulations & Contract Manufacturing · Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare | alkemlabs.com | 1973 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Torrent Pharmaceuticals |
Formulations & Contract Manufacturing · Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare | torrentpharma.com | 1959 | Ahmedabad, India |
| Aster DM Quality Care Limited | Discovered Companies · Other Industries | — | — | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
Thomas Cook India |
Part of Thomas Cook Group. | thomascook.in | 1978 | Mumbai, India |
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