Strides Pharma Science (NSE:STAR) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Jun. 2026) — 14% Below Median

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NSE:STAR Strides Pharma Science Ltd NSE:STAR
69 GF Score
Price ₹997.20
GF Value ₹842.93
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Strides Pharma Science Profitability Rank?

Strides Pharma Science NSE:STAR +2.76% 69 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Jun. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates NSE:STAR with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹842.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Strides Pharma Science has the Profitability Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Strides Pharma Science's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 13.70%. As of today, Strides Pharma Science's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


Strides Pharma Science Profitability Rank Related Terms


NSE:STAR vs ZTS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Strides Pharma Science's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Strides Pharma Science Profitability Rank vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Strides Pharma Science's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Strides Pharma Science's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Strides Pharma Science Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Strides Pharma Science has the Profitability Rank of 6.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Strides Pharma Science's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=1733.75 / 12654.07
=13.70 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Strides Pharma Science has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Strides Pharma Science (NSE:STAR) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Strides Pharma Science and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Strides Pharma Science's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00.
Is Strides Pharma Science's Profitability Rank too high?
Strides Pharma Science's current Profitability Rank of 6 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Strides Pharma Science has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strides Pharma Science's Profitability Rank compare to ZTS?
Strides Pharma Science's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. Historically, Strides Pharma Science's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Strides Pharma Science and its competitors. Strides Pharma Science's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Strides Pharma Science stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strides Pharma Science (NSE:STAR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹842.93, compared to a current price of ₹997.20 — trading 18.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Strides Pharma Science's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Strides Pharma Science (NSE:STAR), the current Profitability Rank is 6 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Strides Pharma Science (NSE:STAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strides Pharma Science stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹997.20 is trading 18.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹842.93. GuruFocus considers Strides Pharma Science to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:STAR:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: ₹842.93 vs. price of ₹997.20 (18.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:STAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Strides Pharma Science Business Description

Other Exchanges 532531:India
Address Bannerghatta Road, Strides House, Bilekahalli, Bengaluru, KA, IND, 560076
Strides Pharma Science Ltd develops and manufactures a wide range of IP-led niche pharmaceutical products. Its diverse portfolio spans complex generics across multiple dosage forms, including tablets, hard capsules, sachets, liquids, nasal sprays, topicals, and controlled substances. It also manufactures drugs in the anti-retroviral, anti-malarial, anti-tuberculosis, Hepatitis, and other infectious disease drug segments for its institutional business. The customers for this business include institutionally funded aid projects and procurement agencies. With its R&D, integration, and distribution network, the company brings differentiated products to market across the U.S., Australia, Europe, Africa, and Emerging Markets. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from North America.
69GF Score

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