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Invicta Diagnostic Ltd. (INVICTA)

SME Cap

Pharma stocks · SME cap · NSE

Invicta Diagnostic Limited is a diagnostic services company operating across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region under the consumer brand PC Diagnostics, offering integrated radiology and pathology services. It focuses on advanced imaging (MRI, CT, PET-CT) with a scalable hub-and-spoke model, aiming for capital-efficient expansion across Maharashtra.

₹68
-0.30 · -0.44%
Quote04 Sept, 03:32 pm IST
Fundamentals05 Sept 2026 · screener
Score05 Sept, 10:20 pm IST · v4.3-runtime-valuation
Tags24 Apr 2026
Coverage13/14 · 93%
Valuation2026-07-20 · Rf 6.8% · Pharma P/E 34.6 (n=184)
Data confidence
Fresh enough for analysis
Investor decision lenses

One read, four checks

75+ is strong, 60-74 is usable, 45-59 is mixed, and below 45 needs caution. These are research lenses, not buy/sell instructions.

Investable fundamentals, management trust is acceptable, price trend is neutral, and recent execution is mixed.

Suggested next step
Research, do not rush
The four lenses are not strongly aligned. Compare peers and wait for a cleaner setup.
U-Score
UNDERVALUED
61

Fundamental lens: valuation, quality, growth, balance sheet, and cash flow.

Trust
Mixed Trust
69

low confidence · 0/0 claims checked

Technical
Neutral
56

Timing lens: price trend and sector relative strength.

Result consistency
mixed
55

Rolling lens: recent quarterly delivery, not the latest single-result score.

Latest result

Quarter ended 31 Mar 2026

Average · 30/100

YoY data unavailable — classification deferred

Filed 31 Mar 2026
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MetricThis quarterYoYQoQ
Revenue₹15.4 CrNDF-9.1%
EBITDA₹3 CrNDF-55.8%
Operating margin19.4%NDF-2048 bps
PAT₹0.8 CrNDF-80.6%
PAT margin5.1%NDF-1894 bps

NDF means not disclosed in the current structured filing feed. It is intentionally not treated as zero.

Business & thesis

Growth engines, tailwinds/headwinds, and risk radar from management commentary

Business and thesis

Where growth can come from, and what can break the case

Thesis intactReviewed 2026-08-18T07:53:16.757Z
Management commentary snapshot

Invicta Diagnostic reported FY26 Total Income of 33.04 Cr with EBITDA margins over 30%, driven by network expansion and radiology-led services. Strategic entries into Pune and Dadar (with PET-CT/CT) and approval for Vinchurkar Diagnostics acquisition in Nashik position it for future growth.

The company demonstrates consistent revenue growth and healthy margins, supported by its radiology-focused, capital-efficient hub-and-spoke model. Strategic acquisitions and planned expansion across Maharashtra indicate a clear growth trajectory, though execution and competition in new markets will be key.

Current business mix

Revenue by Service Type (FY26)

Latest issuer-disclosed distribution across 2 reported categories.

Businessmix
Radiology91.4%
Pathology8.6%
Growth engines

Radiology-led Business

Focus on MRI, CT, and PET-CT drives higher realisations and margins, with capital-intensive infrastructure creating strong barriers to entry.

Scalable Hub-and-Spoke Model

Centralised hubs supported by feeder centres improve asset utilisation, operating leverage, and return on capital as volumes scale.

Capital-Efficient Expansion

Expansion through refurbished equipment, leased centres, and hospital partnerships reduces upfront capex and improves payback visibility.

Geographic Expansion

Plans to expand 3x the current network over 3 years, focusing on Maharashtra (Pune, Nashik, Akola) and opportunistic acquisitions.

Capacity and execution

Dadar Centre Commissioned

Commenced operations at Dadar Centre with PET-CT and CT Scan facilities near Tata Memorial Hospital.

Vinchurkar Diagnostics Acquisition

Received Board and Shareholders’ approval to acquire up to 95% stake in Vinchurkar Diagnostics Private Limited in Nashik.

Pune Expansion

Expanded presence through strategic entry into Pune with plans for advanced diagnostic centres.

Future Centre Additions

IPO proceeds earmarked for network expansion, expected to support setup of 6–7 additional diagnostic centres.

Tailwinds

High-Growth Diagnostics Market

Operates in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, one of India’s largest and fastest-growing urban healthcare markets.

Maharashtra Radiology Segment Growth

Maharashtra's radiology segment is fueled by rising chronic disease cases, increased imaging investments, and growing demand for non-invasive diagnostics.

Increasing Urban and Senior Population

Maharashtra's population projected to grow, with a significant urban and senior population driving diagnostic demand.

Management accountability

What management said, and what results must prove

Management accountability

What management said, and what results must prove

Issuer guidance and extracted claims are tracked against later reported outcomes. Treat these as management statements, not IndiaPulse forecasts.

Analyst reading lens
Compare YOY

The presentation primarily provides annual financial and operational data (FY24, FY25, FY26), making year-over-year comparison most relevant to assess growth and performance trends.

Sector KPIs management disclosed

Total Income

₹33.04 Cr (FY26)

EBITDA Margin

31.63% (FY26)

Net Profit Margin

14.74% (FY26)

Number of Diagnostic Centres

8 (FY26)

Management forward view

FY26 Performance

FY26 was a landmark year with NSE Emerge listing and stable financial/operational performance, maintaining EBITDA margins over 30%.

Strategic Investments for Growth

Strategic entry into Pune, Dadar centre operations, and Vinchurkar Diagnostics acquisition are expected to support higher scale and growth.

Future Focus

Management remains focused on expanding the diagnostics network, strengthening service portfolio, and driving sustainable growth while maintaining operational efficiency.

Thesis monitor

Numbers and claims to verify in the next filings

CheckpointCurrent evidenceWhat to verify next
Network Expansion8 diagnostic centresProgress on 3x network expansion over 3 years and commissioning of 6-7 new centres.
EBITDA Margin31.63% (FY26)Sustained EBITDA margins as new centres ramp up and operating leverage is realized.
Capital PaybackNew projects targeted to achieve capital payback within ~3.5 years.Actual payback periods of recently commissioned and future centres.
Acquisition IntegrationAcquisition of up to 95% stake in Vinchurkar Diagnostics Private Limited in Nashik.Successful integration and performance contribution from acquired entities.

Verification checkpoints are IndiaPulse research interpretation, not investment advice.

Technical timing lens

Trend score and candlestick chart

56Neutral

SMA20 +5.9% / mo · MACD − · sector +2.2pp vs Nifty (3M)

Stock trend: 54
Sector RS: 60
Sector 3M: +0.7% vs Nifty -1.5%

Technical chart

INVICTAdaily · 1Y · AUTO-4.0%
Latest close ₹68.00 on 2026-09-04

Daily history is available from 2025-12-08; the requested 1Y window is partially covered.

Bar
+0.0%
RSI
45
MACD hist
-0.50
52W pos
21%
2026-09-04O ₹68.00H ₹68.00L ₹68.00C ₹68.00Vol 1,600 sh
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Up bar
Down bar
EMA 20
EMA 50
Volume + 20D avg
Result date
RSI(14)
MACD / signal

Daily technical trend read

Mixed signals

Signals are conflicting — long-term trend unclear. RSI 45. Wait for confirmation.

  • SMA20 rising (~5.6% over last month) — short-term momentum positive.
  • RSI(14) at 45 — falling, no extreme reading.
  • MACD below signal but histogram contracting — bearish momentum easing.
  • 35% off 52W high · 17% above 52W low.

Mechanical read from the price + indicator series above. Not a recommendation — technical setups can reverse without warning, especially around earnings and macro events.

Valuation & score drivers

U-Score 61 · UNDERVALUED · pillar breakdown, sector model, fair-value anchor

61U-SCORE
Growth at Value

Fundamental score breakdown

UNDERVALUED
Valuation19/30
Growth22/25
Quality9/20
Balance Sheet13/15
Cash Flow1/10
Piotroski
8/9 (+5)
Penalties
-8
Raw sum
61

Why this score?

Top U-Score contributors and drags from the latest stored fundamentals.

61/100 · UNDERVALUED

Positive drivers

  • Piotroski is strong at 8/9.
  • Fair-value margin of safety is positive at 61.4%.
  • Growth contributes 22/25 to the score.

Main drags

  • Penalty bucket subtracts 8 points.
  • Cash flow is weaker at 1/10; verify the latest quarterly trend.
  • Quality is weaker at 9/20; verify the latest quarterly trend.
Sector valuation model

Healthcare valuation: PE/EVEBITDA with regulatory and pipeline checks

Healthcare valuation needs both earnings quality and regulatory/pipeline context.

Pharma PE/EVEBITDA
Primary lens
PE and EV/EBITDA adjusted for product mix and R&D/pipeline quality.
Secondary checks
USFDA risk, launch pipeline, margin trend, domestic vs export mix.
Main risk check
Regulatory setbacks or one-off product cycles can distort valuation.
PE
19.2
PB
1.7
EV/EBITDA
6.8
ROE
14.0%
ROCE
19.4%
FCF Yield
Debt/Equity
0.1
MoS
+61.4%
Score movement

Stored run vs live recompute

This shows the stored score trend when snapshots exist, and also compares the latest stored nightly score with a live recompute from current fundamentals and price.

Stored run: 05 Sept 2026
v4.3-runtime-valuation
Final score
61
Previous: 61
Verdict
UNDERVALUED
Previous: UNDERVALUED
Margin of safety
+61.4%
Previous: +61.4%

Score history

12 stored score snapshots. Latest stored move: +0 points.

05 Sept 2026
v4.3-runtime-valuation
60
61
57
57
57
57
62
61
61
61
61
61

Factor attribution

No pillar movement versus the latest stored run. Historical score trend will appear after snapshot storage is enabled.

Modelled fair value

Graham Number
₹59.1
-15.1% MoS
Growth-justified P/E
45.0
Growth-justified Value
₹175.95
+61.4% MoS
PEG
0.49

Trust score

Does management behaviour match later outcomes? Claim delivery, forensic breakdown, evidence depth

Trust Score
69Mixed Trust · low confidenceTrust Lite

Trust asks: does management behaviour match later outcomes? Higher is better, but confidence and evidence depth matter as much as the number.

Mixed Trust: Claim history is still being built. It ranks around the 59th percentile of the scored universe and 46th percentile within Pharma. Main check: cash conversion is weak at 43/100.

Healthy Trust Lite: Promoter holding is 66.7%. Key concern: Only 1 years of positive FCF.

Computed 05 Sept 2026
management-trust-v1
2 docs text-extracted · 1 concalls text-extracted
Score band
Mixed Trust

Usable, but needs evidence. Treat guidance with a margin of safety.

Relative rank
59th percentile

overall median 67 · Pharma: 46th pctile, median 70 · SME: 77th pctile, median 64

Evidence depth
Financial-only

2 documents have extracted text, but claim history is not strong enough yet.

Claim delivery
Outcome history still building

0 claims extracted · No contradicted claim yet

How to read this Trust Score

Mixed Trust · low confidence
What it measures
Reliability of management and financial delivery, using financial behaviour only.
Confidence
Treat this as an early read until more concalls and outcomes are matched.
Investor use
Acceptable, but check the weakest sub-score before increasing exposure.

Read Trust alongside U-Score, result consistency, and technical trend. A cheap stock with weak Trust needs a larger margin of safety; a high Trust score does not make an expensive stock attractive by itself.

Forensic breakdown

Read low sub-scores as due-diligence warnings, not automatic sell signals.

Promoter
86
strong · holding, pledge, alignment
Cash flow
43
weak · profit to cash conversion
Balance sheet
96
strong · leverage and solvency
Discipline
68
acceptable · capital discipline
Results
55
watch · quarterly consistency

Trust positives

  • Promoter holding is 66.7%.
  • Promoter pledge is zero.
  • Debt/equity is 0.07.

Trust risks

  • Only 1 years of positive FCF.

Trust Lite uses financial behaviour only. Prefer claim-tested Trust when enough concall claims have later outcomes.

Financials

Full fundamentals table and 10-year revenue / profit / ROE history

Fundamentals

Valuation

P/E
19.20
P/B
1.71
EV/EBITDA
6.85
Market Cap
85.50Cr

Profitability

ROE
14.00%
ROCE
19.40%
ROA
8.10%
Dividend Y

Growth (CAGR)

Revenue 5Y
63.07%
EPS 5Y
40.49%
Revenue 3Y
63.00%
EPS 3Y
37.00%

Balance Sheet

Debt/Equity
0.07
Interest Coverage
48.85×
Altman Z
7.21
Book Value
39.70

Cash Flow

FCF Yield
FCF Positive Y
1/5
OCF
2.93 Cr
EPS TTM
3.91

Shareholding

Promoter Hold
66.70%
Promoter Pledge
0.00%
Momentum 52W
21%

Financial History

Updated 5/9/2026

Revenue

₹ Cr
No data

Net Profit

₹ Cr
No data

Return on Equity

%
No data

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