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Orchid Pharma Limited, a pharmaceutical company, engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, bulk actives, finished dosage formulations, and nutraceuticals in India. Its active pharmaceutical ingredients product portfolio includes oral cephalosporins, injectable cephalosporins, veterinary products, and non-antibiotics. The company's multi-therapeutic presence in anti-infectives, anti-inflammatory, central nervous system, cardiovascular segment, nutraceuticals, and other oral and sterile products, as well as offers new drug discovery systems and pharmaceutical research and development services. It also exports its products to approximately 40 countries internationally. In addition, the company provides liaising support to customers in regulatory, pharma covigilance, testing and release, retention of samples, service providers, and business development. The company was formerly known as Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited and changed its name to Orchid Pharma Limited in October 2015. Orchid Pharma Limited was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Chennai, India. Orchid Pharma Limited is a subsidiary of Dhanuka Laboratories Limited.

Orchid Pharma Dividend Announcement

• Orchid Pharma announced a annually dividend of ₹0.01 per ordinary share which will be made payable on . Ex dividend date: 2012-09-13
• Orchid Pharma's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%

Orchid Pharma Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2012-09-13₹0.01annually
2011-07-19₹0.01annually
2010-07-12₹0.05annually
2009-09-17₹0.00annually
2008-09-18₹0.01annually
2007-07-12₹0.01annually
2006-05-30₹0.01annually
2005-07-13₹0.02annually
2004-07-15₹0.02annually
2003-07-17₹0.02annually
2002-07-16₹0.02annually

Orchid Pharma Dividend per year

Orchid Pharma Dividend growth

Orchid Pharma Dividend Yield

Orchid Pharma current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%. Interested in purchasing Orchid Pharma stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

Orchid Pharma Financial Ratios

P/E ratio74.49
PEG ratio0.74
P/B ratio7.27
ROE10.24%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio2.96
Quick ratio1.82
Cash Ratio0.02

Orchid Pharma Dividend FAQ

Does Orchid Pharma stock pay dividends?
Orchid Pharma does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has Orchid Pharma ever paid a dividend?
No, Orchid Pharma has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. Orchid Pharma is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't Orchid Pharma pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why Orchid Pharma would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will Orchid Pharma ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While Orchid Pharma has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is Orchid Pharma a dividend aristocrat?
Orchid Pharma is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is Orchid Pharma a dividend king?
Orchid Pharma is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is Orchid Pharma a dividend stock?
No, Orchid Pharma is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
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