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Sun Pharma rises 2%, Credit Suisse maintains outperform rating

It said that the risk mitigation of Absorica (acne medication) should drive rerating on the stock, but a genericisation in December 2020 is a key overhang.

August 30, 2018 / 12:56 IST
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Dilip Shanghvi | Founder and MD of Sun Pharmaceuticals: USD 12.8 billion | (Image: Reuters)
Dilip Shanghvi | Founder and MD of Sun Pharmaceuticals: USD 12.8 billion | (Image: Reuters)

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Global research firm Credit Suisse has maintained an outperform rating on Sun Pharma with an increased target of Rs 705 apiece.

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It said that the risk mitigation of Absorica (acne medication) should drive rerating on the stock, but a genericisation in December 2020 is a key overhang.

The firm’s analysis also suggests that the company should be able to shift to Absorica market to a new formulation. If the discount on the back of this drug is removed, analysts expect the base business multiple by 10 percent to 23 times.