Medplus health Incorporated in 2006, Medplus Health Services is India’s second-largest pharmacy retailer in terms of the number of stores and revenue. The company offers pharmaceutical and wellness products i.e. medicines, vitamins, medical devices, test kits, and fast-moving consumer goods i.e. home and personal care products, baby care products, sanitizers, soaps, and detergents, etc. It is also the first pharmacy retailer in India to offer an omnichannel platform wherein customers can purchase products through stores, place orders over the telephone, online orders, and a Click and Pick facility.
As of June 31, 2021, the company has a strong pharmacy retail network of 2,165 stores across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Odisha, West Bengal, and Maharashtra. In fiscal 2021, its share of the organized pharmacy retail based on revenue from operations in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Kolkata reported at 30%, 29%, 30%, and 22% respectively. It follows a cluster-based approach for store network expansion wherein it first opens high store density in a populated residential area within a target market. The company’s warehouses are located in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Vijaywada, Kolkata, Pune, Bhubaneshwar, Mumbai, and Nagpur.
Competitive strengths
• Second largest pharmacy retailer company in India.
• Strong brand name and customer value proposition.
• Pharmacy retail outlet network of 2000+ stores in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Odisha, West Bengal, and Maharashtra.
• First pharmacy retailer to provide Omni-channel platform to customers.
• Highly qualified, experienced, and professional management team.
Medplus Health IPO Details:
Medplus Health IPO Review
After a dismal performance for FY20, the company posted super earnings and based on these earnings, it has priced its IPO very aggressively. While the sustainability of such margins going forward raises concern, pricing of the IPO too appears greedy. Cash surplus investors may consider an investment with a long-term perspective, others may ignore.
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