Bajaj Hindusthan reported lower-than-expected results for the third quarter of 2010, with revenue increasing 82% year-over-year but profit declining. Higher raw material costs and increased sales of levy sugar at a loss impacted margins. While volume increased for both sugar and distillery, realization declined for distillery. The outlook remains challenging due to expected higher sugar production weighing on prices. The company maintained a neutral rating given fair valuation.
GSK Consumer reported a 14.5% year-over-year increase in revenue to Rs537 crore for the second quarter of 2010, below analyst estimates. Earnings grew 30% to Rs71.8 crore, ahead of estimates, driven by margin expansion from lower advertising spending and higher other income. While the company's core brands Horlicks and Boost saw healthy volume growth of 10% and 17% respectively, overall volume growth moderated to around 10%. Looking forward, the company expects advertising spending to increase in the second half of the year with the national rollout of new product Horlicks Foodles.
Balrampur Chini Mills reported a weak 3QSY2010 with net sales flat at Rs540cr and PAT declining 83% to Rs11cr. This was due to a 51% drop in EBITDA to Rs64cr caused by higher cane costs, which increased 50% YoY, and greater contribution from lower margin levy sales. While sugar volumes fell 19% YoY, distillery realizations declined 15% due to higher inventory levels. The company expects sugar prices to remain under pressure in the near term from higher global supplies. Management believes restoring import duties on sugar could support domestic prices going forward.
1) Jain Irrigation Systems (JISL) reported 27% year-over-year revenue growth to Rs726 crore for the first quarter of FY2011, which was slightly ahead of estimates.
2) EBITDA margin of 23% exceeded expectations and adjusted profit after tax grew 52% year-over-year despite being 9% below estimates.
3) The micro irrigation systems and PVC sheet segments saw particularly strong growth of 44% and 61% respectively during the quarter, driving overall results.
Hindustan Zinc reported lower than expected quarterly results, with net revenue of Rs1,951cr and net profit of Rs891cr, both below estimates. Revenue grew 29% year-over-year due to higher metal prices but fell 22% quarter-over-quarter due to lower production from mines and maintenance work. Margins expanded modestly to 52.4% as increased costs offset the revenue growth. The analyst maintains a Buy rating based on expansion projects and potential takeover of remaining government shares.
1. GSK Consumer reported a robust 20.3% year-over-year growth in top-line to Rs648cr, beating estimates due to higher volumes, prices, and lower excise duty. However, margins contracted 149 basis points to 20.5% as the company reinvested gains into higher advertising.
2. Bottom-line growth was 14.6% year-over-year to Rs96cr, below expectations due to margin pressure and lower other income.
3. The analyst maintains a Neutral rating as valuations remain high despite revising estimates marginally upward, leaving little upside potential.
Orchid Chemicals reported 1QFY2011 results above expectations driven by higher other operating income and off-take under the Hospira contract. Net sales were flat at Rs303.6cr but above estimates, while net profit was Rs21.7cr versus a loss last year. For FY2011, the company expects 23% revenue growth to Rs1,600cr with 22% EBITDA margins. However, concerns remain around high receivables and low asset turnover. The report maintains a Neutral rating.
Bayer CropScience reported disappointing 1QFY2011 results with 20% revenue growth and an 8% decline in profit. EBITDA margin contracted to 11% from 14% due to a 358 basis point drop in gross margins. While the company is expected to benefit from high commodity prices, its stock price is nearing the analyst's revised target valuation after recent gains. The analyst maintains a Neutral rating.
JK Tyre reported net sales growth of 23% year-over-year for the quarter, but profit was below expectations due to a substantial increase in raw material costs. Raw material prices increased significantly both quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year, squeezing operating margins. The company has plans to expand capacity across segments to capitalize on demand growth and offset rising input costs, with most new capacity coming online in 2011-2012.
GSK Consumer reported a 14.5% year-over-year increase in revenue to Rs537 crore for the second quarter of 2010, below analyst estimates. Earnings grew 30% to Rs71.8 crore, ahead of estimates, driven by margin expansion from lower advertising spending and higher other income. While the company's core brands Horlicks and Boost saw healthy volume growth of 10% and 17% respectively, overall volume growth moderated to around 10%. Looking forward, the company expects advertising spending to increase in the second half of the year with the national rollout of new product Horlicks Foodles.
Balrampur Chini Mills reported a weak 3QSY2010 with net sales flat at Rs540cr and PAT declining 83% to Rs11cr. This was due to a 51% drop in EBITDA to Rs64cr caused by higher cane costs, which increased 50% YoY, and greater contribution from lower margin levy sales. While sugar volumes fell 19% YoY, distillery realizations declined 15% due to higher inventory levels. The company expects sugar prices to remain under pressure in the near term from higher global supplies. Management believes restoring import duties on sugar could support domestic prices going forward.
1) Jain Irrigation Systems (JISL) reported 27% year-over-year revenue growth to Rs726 crore for the first quarter of FY2011, which was slightly ahead of estimates.
2) EBITDA margin of 23% exceeded expectations and adjusted profit after tax grew 52% year-over-year despite being 9% below estimates.
3) The micro irrigation systems and PVC sheet segments saw particularly strong growth of 44% and 61% respectively during the quarter, driving overall results.
Hindustan Zinc reported lower than expected quarterly results, with net revenue of Rs1,951cr and net profit of Rs891cr, both below estimates. Revenue grew 29% year-over-year due to higher metal prices but fell 22% quarter-over-quarter due to lower production from mines and maintenance work. Margins expanded modestly to 52.4% as increased costs offset the revenue growth. The analyst maintains a Buy rating based on expansion projects and potential takeover of remaining government shares.
1. GSK Consumer reported a robust 20.3% year-over-year growth in top-line to Rs648cr, beating estimates due to higher volumes, prices, and lower excise duty. However, margins contracted 149 basis points to 20.5% as the company reinvested gains into higher advertising.
2. Bottom-line growth was 14.6% year-over-year to Rs96cr, below expectations due to margin pressure and lower other income.
3. The analyst maintains a Neutral rating as valuations remain high despite revising estimates marginally upward, leaving little upside potential.
Orchid Chemicals reported 1QFY2011 results above expectations driven by higher other operating income and off-take under the Hospira contract. Net sales were flat at Rs303.6cr but above estimates, while net profit was Rs21.7cr versus a loss last year. For FY2011, the company expects 23% revenue growth to Rs1,600cr with 22% EBITDA margins. However, concerns remain around high receivables and low asset turnover. The report maintains a Neutral rating.
Bayer CropScience reported disappointing 1QFY2011 results with 20% revenue growth and an 8% decline in profit. EBITDA margin contracted to 11% from 14% due to a 358 basis point drop in gross margins. While the company is expected to benefit from high commodity prices, its stock price is nearing the analyst's revised target valuation after recent gains. The analyst maintains a Neutral rating.
JK Tyre reported net sales growth of 23% year-over-year for the quarter, but profit was below expectations due to a substantial increase in raw material costs. Raw material prices increased significantly both quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year, squeezing operating margins. The company has plans to expand capacity across segments to capitalize on demand growth and offset rising input costs, with most new capacity coming online in 2011-2012.
BHEL reported strong results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, with revenues growing 16% and profits growing 42% over the same quarter last year. The bottom line growth was driven by lower raw material costs and improved operating efficiencies. While revenue growth was moderate, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization grew substantially due to a 350 basis point expansion in operating margins. Management has guided that order inflows for the full fiscal year will be between Rs58,000-60,000 crore and the order backlog remains robust at Rs148,000 crore as of the end of the quarter. However, competition is increasing in the power equipment market, which could limit BHEL's ability
JK Lakshmi Cement reported a 21.1% year-over-year growth in net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010, driven by a 21% increase in sales volume. However, operating profit declined by 8.7% due to a surge in raw material and other expenses. Net profit decreased by 32.6% to Rs. 70 crore on higher depreciation and interest costs. While sales volume and capacity are increasing, accelerated industry capacity additions may put pressure on prices and profitability going forward. The analyst maintains a "Buy" rating with a target price of Rs. 86 per share based on an EV/EBITDA multiple and estimated replacement cost valuations.
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Shoppers' Stop reported a 23.1% year-over-year growth in net sales to Rs388.8 crore for the fourth quarter of FY2010. Operating margins expanded substantially by 490 basis points to 6.2% due to cost rationalization measures. Net profit was Rs12.6 crore compared to a loss of Rs24.5 crore in the prior year quarter. For the full year FY2010, net sales grew 11.4% while operating margins improved 600 basis points and the company reported a profit versus a loss in the previous year. While growth prospects remain positive, the analyst recommends a Neutral rating given rich valuations.
Lupin reported in-line results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, with net sales of Rs1,312 crore, operating profit margin of 20%, and net profit of Rs196 crore. Key drivers of growth included strong sales of generic drugs in the US market, as well as expansion of Lupin's domestic field force in India. While the company saw a delay in FDA approval for oral contraceptive drugs, management does not expect this to impact its competitive position. The analyst maintains an 'Accumulate' rating for Lupin based on its scale in key markets like the US and India, as well as its pipeline of generic drug approvals.
Bajaj Electricals reported a 35.2% year-over-year growth in net sales for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, driven by strong growth in lighting and consumer durables. However, operating margins declined to 8.4% from 10% in the previous year due to higher raw material costs. Net profit increased 37.3% despite a decline in operating margins, aided by lower interest costs. Management expects sales growth of over 20% for fiscal year 2011 but anticipates pressure on margins to continue in the next quarter before improving in the second half of the year.
JK Tyre reported a 29.7% increase in net sales for the first quarter of FY2011 compared to the same period last year, driven by a 15.7% growth in volume and a 13% increase in net sales realization. However, operating profit declined 31.4% due to a sharp rise in raw material prices, particularly rubber. The operating margin contracted by 558 basis points. Net profit fell 52.1% but was better than estimates. Despite the margin pressure, the company maintained a buy rating given its attractive valuation.
Bank of India reported a 24.1% year-over-year increase in net profit to Rs725 crore for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, with robust loan growth, improved net interest margins, and lower provisions driving results. Advances grew 19.6% year-over-year while deposits increased 19.8% year-over-year. Net interest margins improved to 2.89% from 2.42% in the prior year quarter. Asset quality also improved with gross and net NPA ratios declining.
Rallis India reported strong results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012. Revenue grew 48.7% year-over-year to Rs. 292 crore, driven primarily by higher revenue from Metahelix, which Rallis acquired in December 2010. Standalone revenue also rose 17% on higher volumes. EBITDA margin expanded significantly to 14.7% due to higher margins in seeds and improvements in standalone business. While the results were good, the analyst remains neutral on the stock due to its fair valuation.
India Cements' net sales and profits declined significantly in the first quarter of fiscal year 2011 compared to the same period last year. Net sales decreased 8.1% and operating profit declined 71.2% due to a substantial decline in cement prices in Andhra Pradesh, which accounts for around 45% of the company's revenues. Net profit dropped 82.7% to Rs25cr as a result of the poor operating performance, despite a profit from selling shares in another company. The company expects pricing pressure to continue in the southern region in the coming quarters due to excess capacity.
HUL reported disappointing 1QFY2011 results, with profits declining 4% due to a 34% rise in advertising spending. While revenue grew 7% driven by 11% volume growth, operating margins contracted significantly by 289 basis points. Higher competitive intensity in categories like detergents and soaps drove the increase in advertising. Weak profit growth and uncertain earnings outlook despite modest revenue growth lead us to maintain a reduce rating on the stock.
Marico reported disappointing quarterly results, with top-line growth of only 6% year-over-year and flat earnings growth, below estimates. However, a significant gross margin expansion of 644 basis points year-over-year was a positive surprise. While underlying volume growth remained strong at 14%, top-line growth was constrained by price cuts. The outlook remains neutral given concerns around value growth and slowing growth at Kaya.
Sterlite Industries reported net revenue of Rs7,111cr for 4QFY2010, in line with estimates. Net profit was also in line with estimates at Rs1,381cr. Revenue growth was driven by higher metal prices, strong zinc and lead business performance, and higher by-product prices. Sterlite is well positioned to capitalize on strong metal demand through expansion plans and cost reductions. The company also announced a 1:1 bonus issue and stock split.
Maruti Suzuki reported quarterly results that were below expectations, with net profit growing 170% year-over-year to Rs. 657 crore, lower than projected. Volume growth drove the company's 31% year-over-year increase in net sales to Rs. 8,425 crore for the quarter. Margins increased significantly year-over-year due to improved operating leverage and lower raw material costs, but declined sequentially. The company maintained its annual capex plan of Rs. 9,000 crore to be spent between 2008-2012 for expansion purposes.
Cairn India reported a quarterly net profit of Rs281cr for 1QFY2011, an increase of 519.3% over the previous year. Revenue grew 310.1% to Rs841cr due to higher production and realisations from the Mangala oil fields. Operating margins expanded significantly to 77% from 64.5% last year due to lower production costs. However, net profit was lower than estimates due to higher financing costs and lower other income. While production and revenues grew strongly year-over-year, costs were also higher than expected, leading to profits below analyst forecasts.
Graphite India reported a 66% year-over-year increase in 4QFY2010 sales, in line with estimates. Full year FY2010 sales fell 10.1%, lower than expected, due to lower production at the company's German facility. However, operating margins increased to a strong 29.4% for FY2010 due to higher realizations. Going forward, the company is well positioned for growth due to increasing demand from the steel industry and its capacity expansion plans. The report maintains a "Buy" recommendation on the stock based on its attractive valuation and growth outlook.
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals reported financial results for the first quarter of 2010 that were ahead of estimates. Net sales increased 18.4% year-over-year to Rs541.1 crore, driven by growth in the vaccine and dermatology segments. Operating margin expanded to 37% from 36% in the prior year quarter due to an improved product mix. Net profit grew 12.6% to Rs161.2 crore. The analyst maintains a "Reduce" rating on the stock and sets a target price of Rs1,700, citing rich valuations of 29.1 times estimated 2010 earnings.
Bharat Forge (BFL) reported a 92.8% year-over-year growth in standalone net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010, exceeding expectations. Operating margins improved substantially to 22.8% due to lower raw material costs and operating leverage. BFL recorded a net profit of Rs. 61.3 crore for the quarter, above estimates. At the consolidated level, BFL reported a 46.7% year-over-year increase in revenues for the fourth quarter and completed the process of restructuring its global subsidiaries.
Asian Paints reported strong quarterly results that beat estimates. Revenue grew 25% year-over-year to Rs. 1,830 crore, driven by 18-20% volume growth and 2-3% price-led growth. Earnings grew 26% to Rs. 222 crore due to operating leverage, although gross margins contracted due to rising input costs. The analyst maintains an Accumulate rating and revised target price of Rs. 2,773, expecting sustained 15.5% volume growth, price hikes of 8%, and operating margins around 18%.
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The document discusses developments in electronic information and communication in science. It presents empirical data from surveys of e-journals showing that most are published by non-commercial entities and available free of charge. Theoretical frameworks are introduced that view science as having interconnected cognitive, social, economic, and political systems. Developments in digital technologies impact all of these systems by changing how scientists communicate and access information in their roles as researchers, authors, employees, and readers.
La historia cuenta la historia de una hormiga maestra feliz que disfrutaba enseñando a sus alumnos. Sin embargo, con el tiempo se contrataron más y más administradores, supervisores, asistentes y consultores para supervisar y evaluar el trabajo de la maestra, agregando mucho papeleo y burocracia. Esto hizo que la maestra dejara de ser feliz y motivada, hasta que eventualmente fue despedida.
BHEL reported strong results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, with revenues growing 16% and profits growing 42% over the same quarter last year. The bottom line growth was driven by lower raw material costs and improved operating efficiencies. While revenue growth was moderate, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization grew substantially due to a 350 basis point expansion in operating margins. Management has guided that order inflows for the full fiscal year will be between Rs58,000-60,000 crore and the order backlog remains robust at Rs148,000 crore as of the end of the quarter. However, competition is increasing in the power equipment market, which could limit BHEL's ability
JK Lakshmi Cement reported a 21.1% year-over-year growth in net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010, driven by a 21% increase in sales volume. However, operating profit declined by 8.7% due to a surge in raw material and other expenses. Net profit decreased by 32.6% to Rs. 70 crore on higher depreciation and interest costs. While sales volume and capacity are increasing, accelerated industry capacity additions may put pressure on prices and profitability going forward. The analyst maintains a "Buy" rating with a target price of Rs. 86 per share based on an EV/EBITDA multiple and estimated replacement cost valuations.
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Shoppers' Stop reported a 23.1% year-over-year growth in net sales to Rs388.8 crore for the fourth quarter of FY2010. Operating margins expanded substantially by 490 basis points to 6.2% due to cost rationalization measures. Net profit was Rs12.6 crore compared to a loss of Rs24.5 crore in the prior year quarter. For the full year FY2010, net sales grew 11.4% while operating margins improved 600 basis points and the company reported a profit versus a loss in the previous year. While growth prospects remain positive, the analyst recommends a Neutral rating given rich valuations.
Lupin reported in-line results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, with net sales of Rs1,312 crore, operating profit margin of 20%, and net profit of Rs196 crore. Key drivers of growth included strong sales of generic drugs in the US market, as well as expansion of Lupin's domestic field force in India. While the company saw a delay in FDA approval for oral contraceptive drugs, management does not expect this to impact its competitive position. The analyst maintains an 'Accumulate' rating for Lupin based on its scale in key markets like the US and India, as well as its pipeline of generic drug approvals.
Bajaj Electricals reported a 35.2% year-over-year growth in net sales for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, driven by strong growth in lighting and consumer durables. However, operating margins declined to 8.4% from 10% in the previous year due to higher raw material costs. Net profit increased 37.3% despite a decline in operating margins, aided by lower interest costs. Management expects sales growth of over 20% for fiscal year 2011 but anticipates pressure on margins to continue in the next quarter before improving in the second half of the year.
JK Tyre reported a 29.7% increase in net sales for the first quarter of FY2011 compared to the same period last year, driven by a 15.7% growth in volume and a 13% increase in net sales realization. However, operating profit declined 31.4% due to a sharp rise in raw material prices, particularly rubber. The operating margin contracted by 558 basis points. Net profit fell 52.1% but was better than estimates. Despite the margin pressure, the company maintained a buy rating given its attractive valuation.
Bank of India reported a 24.1% year-over-year increase in net profit to Rs725 crore for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, with robust loan growth, improved net interest margins, and lower provisions driving results. Advances grew 19.6% year-over-year while deposits increased 19.8% year-over-year. Net interest margins improved to 2.89% from 2.42% in the prior year quarter. Asset quality also improved with gross and net NPA ratios declining.
Rallis India reported strong results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012. Revenue grew 48.7% year-over-year to Rs. 292 crore, driven primarily by higher revenue from Metahelix, which Rallis acquired in December 2010. Standalone revenue also rose 17% on higher volumes. EBITDA margin expanded significantly to 14.7% due to higher margins in seeds and improvements in standalone business. While the results were good, the analyst remains neutral on the stock due to its fair valuation.
India Cements' net sales and profits declined significantly in the first quarter of fiscal year 2011 compared to the same period last year. Net sales decreased 8.1% and operating profit declined 71.2% due to a substantial decline in cement prices in Andhra Pradesh, which accounts for around 45% of the company's revenues. Net profit dropped 82.7% to Rs25cr as a result of the poor operating performance, despite a profit from selling shares in another company. The company expects pricing pressure to continue in the southern region in the coming quarters due to excess capacity.
HUL reported disappointing 1QFY2011 results, with profits declining 4% due to a 34% rise in advertising spending. While revenue grew 7% driven by 11% volume growth, operating margins contracted significantly by 289 basis points. Higher competitive intensity in categories like detergents and soaps drove the increase in advertising. Weak profit growth and uncertain earnings outlook despite modest revenue growth lead us to maintain a reduce rating on the stock.
Marico reported disappointing quarterly results, with top-line growth of only 6% year-over-year and flat earnings growth, below estimates. However, a significant gross margin expansion of 644 basis points year-over-year was a positive surprise. While underlying volume growth remained strong at 14%, top-line growth was constrained by price cuts. The outlook remains neutral given concerns around value growth and slowing growth at Kaya.
Sterlite Industries reported net revenue of Rs7,111cr for 4QFY2010, in line with estimates. Net profit was also in line with estimates at Rs1,381cr. Revenue growth was driven by higher metal prices, strong zinc and lead business performance, and higher by-product prices. Sterlite is well positioned to capitalize on strong metal demand through expansion plans and cost reductions. The company also announced a 1:1 bonus issue and stock split.
Maruti Suzuki reported quarterly results that were below expectations, with net profit growing 170% year-over-year to Rs. 657 crore, lower than projected. Volume growth drove the company's 31% year-over-year increase in net sales to Rs. 8,425 crore for the quarter. Margins increased significantly year-over-year due to improved operating leverage and lower raw material costs, but declined sequentially. The company maintained its annual capex plan of Rs. 9,000 crore to be spent between 2008-2012 for expansion purposes.
Cairn India reported a quarterly net profit of Rs281cr for 1QFY2011, an increase of 519.3% over the previous year. Revenue grew 310.1% to Rs841cr due to higher production and realisations from the Mangala oil fields. Operating margins expanded significantly to 77% from 64.5% last year due to lower production costs. However, net profit was lower than estimates due to higher financing costs and lower other income. While production and revenues grew strongly year-over-year, costs were also higher than expected, leading to profits below analyst forecasts.
Graphite India reported a 66% year-over-year increase in 4QFY2010 sales, in line with estimates. Full year FY2010 sales fell 10.1%, lower than expected, due to lower production at the company's German facility. However, operating margins increased to a strong 29.4% for FY2010 due to higher realizations. Going forward, the company is well positioned for growth due to increasing demand from the steel industry and its capacity expansion plans. The report maintains a "Buy" recommendation on the stock based on its attractive valuation and growth outlook.
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals reported financial results for the first quarter of 2010 that were ahead of estimates. Net sales increased 18.4% year-over-year to Rs541.1 crore, driven by growth in the vaccine and dermatology segments. Operating margin expanded to 37% from 36% in the prior year quarter due to an improved product mix. Net profit grew 12.6% to Rs161.2 crore. The analyst maintains a "Reduce" rating on the stock and sets a target price of Rs1,700, citing rich valuations of 29.1 times estimated 2010 earnings.
Bharat Forge (BFL) reported a 92.8% year-over-year growth in standalone net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010, exceeding expectations. Operating margins improved substantially to 22.8% due to lower raw material costs and operating leverage. BFL recorded a net profit of Rs. 61.3 crore for the quarter, above estimates. At the consolidated level, BFL reported a 46.7% year-over-year increase in revenues for the fourth quarter and completed the process of restructuring its global subsidiaries.
Asian Paints reported strong quarterly results that beat estimates. Revenue grew 25% year-over-year to Rs. 1,830 crore, driven by 18-20% volume growth and 2-3% price-led growth. Earnings grew 26% to Rs. 222 crore due to operating leverage, although gross margins contracted due to rising input costs. The analyst maintains an Accumulate rating and revised target price of Rs. 2,773, expecting sustained 15.5% volume growth, price hikes of 8%, and operating margins around 18%.
El documento presenta una investigación sobre la comunicación. Aborda los conceptos de investigación como un proceso creativo, los niveles y dimensiones de percepción de lo social y humano, las razones para investigar, y el cambio de una cultura de la información a una cultura de comunicación. Proporciona una referencia bibliográfica relacionada con técnicas de investigación en sociedad, cultura y comunicación.
The document discusses developments in electronic information and communication in science. It presents empirical data from surveys of e-journals showing that most are published by non-commercial entities and available free of charge. Theoretical frameworks are introduced that view science as having interconnected cognitive, social, economic, and political systems. Developments in digital technologies impact all of these systems by changing how scientists communicate and access information in their roles as researchers, authors, employees, and readers.
La historia cuenta la historia de una hormiga maestra feliz que disfrutaba enseñando a sus alumnos. Sin embargo, con el tiempo se contrataron más y más administradores, supervisores, asistentes y consultores para supervisar y evaluar el trabajo de la maestra, agregando mucho papeleo y burocracia. Esto hizo que la maestra dejara de ser feliz y motivada, hasta que eventualmente fue despedida.
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Nestle reported a 21% increase in revenue for the second quarter driven by 20% growth in domestic sales and 36% growth in exports. However, earnings grew at a slower 12% due to a contraction in operating margins from rising input costs and increased spending on marketing. The analyst downgraded the stock to Reduce due to concerns over margin pressure and high valuations leaving little room for negative surprises. Top-line growth was robust due to increased sales volumes and limited price increases while exports picked up on higher sales to Russia.
Balrampur Chini Mills' 2QSY2010 results were below expectations due to higher cane costs and increased contribution from mandatory levy sugar quotas. Total sales grew 32% to Rs421 crore driven by strong sugar prices, though margins declined significantly due to raw material costs and levy quotas. The analyst maintains a Neutral rating due to fair valuations and expects sugar prices and industry profitability to stabilize in the coming year.
Gujarat Gas reported a 2.1% quarter-on-quarter increase in net operating income to Rs419 crore for 2QCY2010, with net profit increasing 21.5% year-over-year to Rs58 crore. EBITDA margin declined 270 basis points sequentially to 22.3% due to a decrease in the gross gas spread. Average gas sales volumes grew 2.1% quarter-on-quarter and 19.3% year-over-year. While top-line growth met expectations, bottom-line was marginally below estimates due to lower-than-expected EBITDA. Supply constraints are receding with improving domestic gas availability and subdued RLNG prices, supporting future volume
ABB India reported disappointing 2QCY2010 results with revenues of Rs1,447cr, down 3.9% YoY. Net profit fell 54% YoY to Rs38cr due to higher costs and forex losses. Segment results were weak with the power systems segment reporting a loss compared to a profit last year. Order inflows declined 41% YoY to Rs1,235cr due to delays in large orders and pricing pressures.
1. GSK Consumer reported a robust 20.3% year-over-year growth in top-line to Rs648cr, beating estimates due to higher volumes, prices, and lower excise duty. However, margins contracted 149 basis points to 20.5% as the company reinvested gains into higher advertising.
2. Bottom-line growth was 14.6% year-over-year to Rs96cr, below expectations due to margin pressure and lower other income.
3. The analyst maintains a Neutral rating as valuations remain high despite revising estimates marginally upward, leaving little upside potential.
Colgate Palmolive reported first quarter results for fiscal year 2011 with revenues growing 13% year-over-year to Rs. 528.8 crores, slightly below estimates. Earnings beat estimates due to a sharp rise in gross margins of 662 basis points year-over-year. Volume growth was 13% overall led by 14% growth in toothpaste and 19% growth in toothbrushes. The analyst maintains a "Reduce" rating due to the stock being highly expensive trading at 23.4 times estimated fiscal year 2012 earnings per share given muted earnings growth estimates.
1) Nestle reported a 16.9% increase in top-line to Rs1,480cr, slightly below estimates, due to higher volumes and limited price increases. Bottom-line grew only 2.3%, significantly below expectations, due to a spike in input costs.
2) Gross margins contracted 263bps and EBITDA margins fell 397bps as input costs rose substantially. Higher brand investments and other expenses also weighed on profits.
3) The analyst downgrades Nestle to Neutral and lowers earnings estimates due to higher input costs and competitive pressures. Valuations leave little upside potential given cost pressures.
Nestle held its first analyst meet in 2010 to discuss first half performance and outlook. Volume growth was strong at 19% driven by 17.9% domestic and 29.3% export growth. However, price hikes were limited affecting margins. Input costs rose 10% hurting margins further. Maggi growth continued at 26% and competition is manageable. Chocolates regained 25% volume growth with portfolio focus. Management expects input costs to moderate and guide for higher capex.
- Dishman reported 1QFY2011 results which were primarily in line with estimates, boosted by higher other income. Net sales were down 11.3% YoY due to subdued CRAMS segment performance.
- Operating profit margin contracted 140bps to 22% due to sales de-growth. However, net profit was maintained due to higher other income.
- The company maintained FY2011 guidance of 15-20% top-line growth and 25% operating margin, expecting a robust second half of FY2011.
Bosch reported strong results for 2QCY2010, with net sales growing 36% year-over-year to Rs. 1,700 cr, in line with expectations. Operating profit margin expanded by 122 basis points due to lower raw material costs and staff expenses. Net profit for the quarter grew 11% to Rs. 210 cr, broadly in line with estimates. Bosch maintained its Accumulate rating on the stock, expecting continued growth in auto demand to boost earnings in the coming years.
Bajaj Auto reported strong results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011. The company's top line was marginally above expectations, driven by a 70% year-over-year increase in total volumes. EBITDA margins expanded slightly by 50 basis points year-over-year to 20%. Net profit increased 101% year-over-year to Rs590 crore, beating estimates, aided by higher other income and improved operating leverage. Overall, robust volume growth and margin expansion led to better-than-expected financial performance during the quarter.
Consolidated Construction Consortium (CCCL) reported net sales of Rs.508 crore for 1QFY2011, in line with expectations. Operating margins of 8.3% and net profits of Rs.18.8 crore were also as expected. Order inflows grew 152% year-over-year to Rs.1,706 crore, indicating a revival in commercial and infrastructure segments. CCCL maintains an order backlog of Rs.4,527 crore, providing visibility for the next few years. While margins and profits met estimates this quarter, analysts maintain an 'Accumulate' rating given strong order backlog and expected 20% earnings growth over FY2010-12.
Exide Industries reported a 35.1% increase in net profit for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011. Net sales grew 27.5% due to a substantial increase in both original equipment and replacement auto battery sales. While raw material costs increased, operating margins improved on a quarter-over-quarter basis due to a decline in other expenditures and average lead prices. The analyst maintains an "Accumulate" rating for Exide Industries due to reasonable valuations and expectations for continued double-digit revenue and earnings growth over the next two fiscal years.
1) Marico reported a 13.4% increase in quarterly revenue to Rs. 790.1 crore, above estimates, led by 16% volume growth in its core brands Parachute and Saffola.
2) Earnings grew 27% to Rs. 73.7 crore after adjusting for tax rate declines, despite margins contracting.
3) The analyst upgrades Marico stock from "Reduce" to "Neutral" and increases earnings estimates by 2-3% based on strong volume growth and lower taxes boosting profits.
Cipla reported 1QFY2011 results that were ahead of estimates, with operating margins improving sequentially. While domestic formulation sales grew only 3.6% due to lower generic sales, export sales increased 14.4% due to growth in ARV and anti-asthma segments. Operating margins expanded to 20.9% due to lower other expenses. Net profit grew 6.5% to Rs257cr from higher margins and other income. The company expects its new Indore facility to start contributing significantly over the next 6-12 months and sees this aiding substantial future growth. The report recommends buying the stock.
GSPL reported a 1QFY2011 total operating income of Rs. 252 cr, a 19.4% increase over 1QFY2010 but slightly below expectations. EBITDA grew 20.3% to Rs. 238 cr but was also below estimates. Profits were higher year-over-year with PAT of Rs. 105 cr, up 30.6% from Rs. 80 cr in 1QFY2010, however profits were lower than expected. Transmission volumes increased 43.4% year-over-year but average transmission tariffs decreased 16.7% year-over-year, contributing to revenue being lower than estimated. Despite missing estimates, the analyst maintains an accumulate rating on GSPL due to growth potential
GSPL reported a 1QFY2011 total operating income of Rs. 252 cr, a 19.4% increase over 1QFY2010 but slightly below expectations. EBITDA grew 20.3% to Rs. 238 cr but was also below estimates. Profits were higher year-over-year with PAT of Rs. 105 cr, up 30.6% from Rs. 80 cr in 1QFY2010, however profits were lower than expected. Transmission volumes increased 43.4% year-over-year but average transmission tariffs decreased 16.7% year-over-year, contributing to revenue being lower than estimated. Despite missing estimates, the analyst maintains an accumulate rating on GSPL due to growth potential
GSPL reported marginally lower than expected results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, with revenues of Rs252 crore, up 19.4% year-over-year but below estimates. Operating margins expanded to 94.6% versus 93.9% in the prior year quarter. Net profit increased 30.6% to Rs105.1 crore, also slightly below expectations. While transmission volumes grew 43.4% year-over-year, average tariffs declined 16.7%. The company is pursuing expansion opportunities through new pipeline projects that could drive further growth, and remains well positioned to benefit from increasing gas demand and supply in India.
Dabur reported a 16% year-over-year growth in top-line revenue for the fourth quarter of FY2010, below estimates. Earnings grew 30% year-over-year, above estimates, driven by higher gross margins and lower expenses. While top-line growth was lower than expected, strong operating performance from margin expansion led to earnings beating estimates. Going forward, the company expects input costs to remain low, though it maintains a neutral outlook on the stock given its recent run-up in price.
Bajaj Electricals reported a 19.3% year-over-year increase in quarterly revenue to Rs. 784 crore, slightly ahead of estimates. Revenue growth was driven primarily by the consumer durables division which saw 35.6% growth. However, net profit declined 21.1% to Rs. 37 crore due to additional taxes and a loan write-off. The company maintained a strong order backlog of Rs. 932 crore. While growth outlook remains positive, the analyst maintains a neutral rating given the recent run-up in stock price and expects the stock to trade around 10-12 times estimated earnings.
The Indian markets are expected to open higher, tracking gains in most Asian markets. Spain has asked for a bailout of up to €100 billion for its banking system. Chinese exports grew more than expected in May. In India, shares extended gains for a fifth session despite weak global cues as major central banks held off on additional stimulus. The key support and resistance levels for the Nifty are 5,023 and 5,114 respectively. L&T has bagged orders worth Rs. 483 crore to build commercial vessels in Qatar. Vedanta Resources has acquired a 24.5% stake in Raykal Aluminium for Rs. 201 crore.
Axis Bank reported a 27.0% year-over-year increase in net profit to Rs. 942 crore for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, in line with analyst estimates. Business growth momentum slowed as advances declined 7.4% quarter-over-quarter and deposits fell 3.0% quarter-over-quarter, moderating the bank's cash-deposit ratio to 40.5% from 41.1% last quarter. However, asset quality remained healthy with slippage ratio declining to 0.8% and gross and net NPA ratios stable.
1) For 1QFY2012, Electrosteel Castings reported 16.4% sales growth but margins declined due to higher raw material costs. EBITDA fell 18.2% and net profit declined 7.2%.
2) While sales volumes grew, costs increased more due to a rise in raw material costs as a percentage of sales.
3) The company maintains a buy recommendation due to initiatives in steelmaking and backward integration that should lower costs starting in FY2013 and valuation remains attractive.
1) For 1QFY2012, Persistent Systems reported revenues of ₹224 crore, up 5.2% over the previous quarter and 23.6% over the same period last year.
2) EBITDA was ₹40 crore, up 5.3% over the previous quarter but margins declined.
3) PAT was ₹28 crore, down 16.8% over the previous quarter due to higher taxes.
4) Management maintained revenue guidance of 29% growth for FY2012 and expects PAT to remain flat despite higher tax rates.
HT Media reported a 22.7% year-over-year increase in revenue to ₹494 crore for the first quarter of FY2012. Revenue was also up 5.8% quarter-over-quarter. Advertising revenue grew 17% year-over-year, with 18% growth in English and 15% growth in Hindi. Operating profit rose 11.8% year-over-year to ₹87.8 crore due to higher other income and lower tax rates, although operating margins contracted by 174 basis points. The company maintained its Accumulate rating based on expectations of continued revenue growth and margin expansion.
The summary is:
1) The derivative report analyzes the performance of the Nifty futures, options, and key stocks from the previous trading session on July 18, 2011.
2) It provides details on changes in open interest, premium levels, volatility, and turnover for various derivatives contracts.
3) Trading strategies and technical analysis is also given for some stocks along with risk-reward profiles of sample spreads trades for the Nifty.
The market ended lower, with the Sensex and Nifty closing down 0.3%. Mid- and small-cap indices closed higher. Select heavyweights like Hindalco Industries and BHEL gained 1-3%, while TCS and Tata Motors lost 1-2%. In corporate news, Motherson Sumi Systems agreed to acquire an 80% stake in Peguform for €141.5 million. HDFC Bank, Cadila Healthcare, Crompton Greaves, and Ashok Leyland are scheduled to announce their quarterly results. The trend for the day will be decided by whether Nifty trades above or below the levels of 18,533/5,572 in early trade.
- GSM subscriber additions in India continued their declining trend in June 2011, with net additions of 9.6 million, down 10% from the previous month.
- All major operators except BSNL reported a drop in subscriber additions. Bharti and Vodafone each added 2.1 million subscribers.
- The total GSM subscriber base reached 598.8 million in June 2011, with Bharti, Vodafone, Idea and BSNL maintaining their major market shares.
The document provides a technical analysis of the Indian stock market indices Sensex and Nifty for the week of July 16, 2011. It summarizes that the indices declined over 1.5% for the week and are currently trading in a range between 18,326/5496 on the downside and 19,132/5740 on the upside. It notes that a break above or below this range would dictate the direction of the upcoming trend. The analysis also lists pivot levels for 50 Nifty stocks to watch in the coming week.
The document provides a summary of derivative market activity in India for July 18, 2011. Key points include:
- Nifty futures open interest increased 0.67% while Mini Nifty increased 3.48% as the market closed at 5581.10
- Nifty July futures closed at a premium of 5.85 points and August futures at a premium of 22.60 points
- Implied volatility of at-the-money options decreased from 18% to 17.3%
- Total open interest in the market was Rs. 135,158 crore with stock futures open interest at Rs. 34,675 crore.
The indices opened flat but traded choppily throughout the day. Metal, auto and realty stocks declined while IT stocks gained. The indices are currently trading in a range between 18,326-18,810/5496-5653 on the downside and 19,132-19,094/5740-5700 on the upside. A break above these resistance levels could lead to further gains while a break below support could result in losses extending to 17,805-17,950/5350-5400. Pivot levels for 50 Nifty stocks are provided.
- The key Indian stock indices declined slightly, with the Sensex and Nifty closing down 0.3%.
- GSM subscriber additions in India continued their declining trend in June across most major operators such as Idea, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone. Total GSM subscriber addition was 9.6 million, down 10% from the previous month.
- Tata Motors reported flat annual global sales growth in June 2011 compared to the previous year.
- South Indian Bank reported a 41.2% year-over-year increase in net profit to Rs. 82 crores for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, slightly below analyst estimates.
- Business growth remained strong, with advances growth of 31.2% and deposits growth of 35.5% year-over-year. However, net interest margins compressed by 29 basis points sequentially to 2.8% due to a sharp rise in the bank's cost of deposits.
- Non-interest income was boosted by treasury gains, but fee income growth was modest. Asset quality was stable with gross and net NPAs rising marginally, and provision coverage at a comfortable 73.1%.
Bajaj Auto reported marginally lower-than-expected results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, with net sales growth of 22.8% year-over-year driven by a 17.7% increase in volumes. However, operating margins contracted by 145 basis points quarter-over-quarter to 19.1% due to a 150 basis point increase in raw material costs. As a result, net profit grew by 20.5% year-over-year to ₹711 crore, which was slightly below analyst estimates. Going forward, the analyst expects further margin pressure and has revised downward its earnings estimates for fiscal years 2012 and 2013 to factor in higher raw material costs and changes to export incentives.
1) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported strong results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, outperforming expectations with revenue growth of 6.3% over the previous quarter and 31.4% over the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.
2) A key highlight was 7.4% quarter-over-quarter growth in business volumes. While profit margins declined due to wage hikes, net profit remained flat due to foreign exchange gains.
3) Management maintained a positive outlook, highlighting strong demand environment and deal pipeline, and expects pricing increases later in the fiscal year.
The document summarizes the Indian stock market outlook and performance on July 15, 2011. It reports that domestic indices closed with modest gains of 0.1-0.4%, while global indices declined. Wholesale price inflation in India rose to 9.44% in June 2011, above estimates and persisting above 9% for seven months, driven by increases in primary articles and fuel costs. Key benchmark levels are identified for determining if the market may continue rallying or correct in the near term.
The summary is:
1) The derivative report analyzes the movement in Nifty futures, options, and individual stocks between July 14-15, 2011.
2) Nifty futures open interest decreased while mini Nifty open interest increased as the market closed at 5599.80.
3) Implied volatility of at-the-money options increased from 17.6% to 18%.
The Sensex and Nifty indices opened lower and traded with volatility, closing marginally lower. On the sectoral front, Realty, Banks and Healthcare gained while IT and FMCG fell. The advance-decline ratio favored advancing stocks. On the daily chart, prices tested but did not close above the downward gap area of 18,679-18,589/5,601-5,580 levels. Immediate resistance is seen at 18,735/5,633, while 18,449/5,541 is crucial support.
1) Infosys reported modest revenue growth of 3.2% qoq for 1QFY2012. EBITDA and margins declined due to wage hikes.
2) Guidance for 2QFY2012 revenue growth was lower than expected at 3.5-5% qoq. Annual revenue growth guidance was unchanged.
3) The analyst revised EPS estimates down and cut the target price to INR 3,200 due to macro concerns and muted guidance.
This document summarizes a derivative report from India Research dated July 13, 2011. Some key points:
- The Nifty futures open interest increased 0.51% while Minifty futures open interest rose 8.2% as the market closed at 5526.15.
- Implied volatility of at-the-money options increased from 18% to 19.75%. PCR-OI decreased from 1.20 to 1.15.
- Total open interest of the market is Rs. 125,816 crore and stock futures open interest is Rs. 33,500 crore.
- FII were net sellers of Rs. 969 crore in the cash market segment. Put-call
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Bajaj Hindustan
1. 3QSY2010 result update | Sugar
August 12, 2010
Bajaj Hindusthan NEUTRAL
CMP Rs117
Performance Highlights Target Price -
Parameter (Rs cr) 3QSY10 3QSY09 % yoy 2QSY10 % qoq Investment Period -
Total revenue 728 399 82 585 24
Stock Info
EBITDA 73 138 (47) 96 (24)
EBITDA margin (%) 10.2 35.9 16.9 Sector Sugar
PAT (15) 62 (15) Market Cap (Rs cr) 2,231
Beta 1
Source: Company, Angel Research
52 Week High / Low 243/99
For 3QSY2010, Bajaj Hindusthan (BJH) reported lower-than-estimated results, Avg. Daily Volume 1089123
mainly due to increased cane cost and higher contribution from levy sales. For Face Value (Rs) 1
3QSY2010, BJH reported an 82% increase in total sales to Rs728cr, while posting BSE Sensex 18,043
a loss of Rs15cr in the bottom line, against a profit of Rs62cr in 3QSY2009. We Nifty 5,416
have pruned our SY2012 estimates due to poor 3QSY2010 performance and the
Reuters Code BJHN.BO
likely carry forward of high-cost inventory in the next season. At the current level,
Bloomberg Code BJH@IN
the stock is trading at fair valuations. Thus, we maintain our Neutral view on BJH.
High raw-material cost, levy sales impact margin: Gross margin declined by 25%
Shareholding Pattern (%)
to 18% in 3QSY2010 from 43% in 3QSY2009 due to increased cane cost and
higher contribution from levy sales. BJH incurred a cost of Rs2,470/tonne on cane Promoters 41.8
in SY2010, as against Rs1,494/tonne spent in SY2009, an increase of 65% yoy. MF / Banks / Indian Fls 9.8
Further, BJH booked losses of Rs9/kg (on revised levy price of Rs18/kg) because of FII / NRIs / OCBs 16.5
higher levy quota sales. Indian Public / Others 31.9
Outlook and valuation: Going ahead, sugar prices are likely to be under pressure
due to higher-than-expected sugar production in India and Brazil. Domestic ex-mill Abs. (%) 3m 1yr 3yr
prices have corrected from the highs of Rs42/kg to Rs28–29/kg, while the cost of
Sensex 5.1 20.3 21.6
inventory is at Rs28/kg. Thus, we estimate most sugar companies to break even or
BJH 6.3 (39.4) (14.9)
record miniscule losses at net level over the next three months. At the current level,
the stock is trading at fair valuations of 1.1x P/B and enterprise value/invested
capital on SY2011E estimates. Hence, we maintain our Neutral view on the stock.
Key financials (Consolidated)
Y/E Sept. (Rs cr) SY2008 SY2009 SY2010E SY2011E
Total revenue 2,070 2,026 3,626 6,106
% chg 16.3 (2.1) 79.0 68.4
Adj. profit (90) (33) (2) 115
% chg 167.4 - - -
EBITDA margin (%) 14.2 20.8 15.3 10.6
EPS (Rs) - - - 5.4
P/E (x) - - - 21.8
P/BV (x) 1.4 1.0 1.1 1.1
RoE (%) - - - 5.1
RoCE (%) 0.3 1.3 4.4 5.0
EV/Sales (x) 2.8 3.0 1.6 0.8
Sageraj Bariya
EV/EBITDA (x) 19.7 14.2 10.4 7.8
022-40403800 Extn: 346
EV/IC (x) 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.1 sageraj.bariya@angeltrade.com
Source: Company, Angel Research
Please refer to important disclosures at the end of this report 1
3. Bajaj Hindusthan | 3QSY2010 Result Update
Strong realisations and higher volume support sales growth: Total revenue for
3QSY2010 grew 82% yoy to Rs728cr (Rs399cr). Sales of the company’s sugar
division grew by 92% yoy, while sales of the distillery division increased by
52% yoy. On the volume front, the sugar division witnessed 58% growth, while
the distillery division witnessed 72% growth.
Exhibit 2: Sugar volume trend Exhibit 3: Sugar realisation trend
0.30 35 32 33
0.25
0.25 30 27
0.20 0.18 25 22 22 23
0.20 0.18 0.18
(mn tonnes)
0.16 0.15 17
20
(Rs/kg)
0.15
15
0.10 10
0.05 5
0.00 0
1QSY09
2QSY09
3QSY09
4QSY09
1QSY10
2QSY10
3QSY10
1QSY09
2QSY09
3QSY09
4QSY09
1QSY10
2QSY10
3QSY10
Source: Company, Angel Research Source: Company, Angel Research
Distillery realisations witnessed a 12% decline in 3QSY2010 to Rs25/litre from
Rs28/litre. The higher inventory build-up and subsequent liquidation led to a
decline in realisations.
Exhibit 4: Distillery volume trend Exhibit 5: Distillery realisation trend
18 17 30
29
16 14 29
13 28 28
14 28
12 27
27 26 26
(mn liters
(Rs/liter)
10 8
26
8 6 25
25
6 4
3 24
4
2 23
0 22
1QSY09
2QSY09
3QSY09
4QSY09
1QSY10
2QSY10
3QSY10
1QSY09
2QSY09
3QSY09
4QSY09
1QSY10
2QSY10
3QSY10
Source: Company, Angel Research Source: Company, Angel Research
Increased raw-material cost, high contribution of levy sales impact margin:
BJH’s gross margin stood at 18%, declining 25%, in 3QSY2010 (43% in
3QSY2009). Margin was hit due to the increase in cane costs and a higher
contribution of levy sales. BJH incurred a cost of Rs2,470/tonne of cane in
SY2010, as against Rs1,494/tonne in SY2009, an increase of 65% yoy. Cane
prices were driven by high demand from mill operators, as sugar prices kept
increasing, while the area under cane cultivation remained flat during the
season. The levy quota (sales to PDS) increased to 20% in SY2010, from 10%
in SY2009, due to the shortage in sugar production. Levy sugar is being sold
at a fixed price of Rs18/kg, which led to a loss of Rs9/kg to the company
during 3QSY2010.
August 12, 2010 3
5. Bajaj Hindusthan | 3QSY2010 Result Update
Investment arguments
Domestic sugar supply easing
India's sugar production is estimated to have increased by 27% to
18.5mn–19mn tonnes in SY2010E as against 14.6mn tonnes in SY2009. This was
on account of higher drawal rate of 65% against 53% witnessed last year, as mills
offered higher compensation to farmers compared to the unorganised sector.
Cane realisations for farmers in the current rally have increased by 73% to
Rs2,600/tonne, while they moved up 18% in SY2004, 7% in SY2005 and 10% in
SY2006. In anticipation of this positive trend extending, an increasing number of
farmers is expected to switch over to cane cultivation, thus resulting in the area
under cane cultivation to once again hit the SY2007 peak level of
5.2mn hectares (mn ha) in SY2011E.
Exhibit 8: Sugar cane and sugar production estimate
Sugar cane production SY2004 SY2005 SY2006 SY2007 SY2008 SY2009 SY2010E SY2011E
Area under cane (mn ha) 3.9 3.7 4.2 5.2 5.0 4.4 4.3 5.2
% yoy (12.9) (7.0) 14.7 22.6 (2.9) (12.1) (3.3) 22.4
Cane production (mn tonnes) 233.9 237.1 281.2 355.5 341.0 272.5 293.3 338.0
Yield per hectare (tonnes) 59.4 64.8 66.9 69.0 68.2 62.0 69.0 65.0
Drawal (%) 57 53 67 78 73 53 65 78
Total cane crushed (mn tonnes) 132.5 124.8 188.7 278.9 250.0 145.0 191.0 263.6
Sugar prod. (mn tonnes) 13.5 12.7 19.3 28.3 26.3 14.6 18.5 26.7
Avg. recovery (%) 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.5 10.1 9.7 10.1
Sugar production
mn tonnes
Opening stock 12.4 8.2 4.5 3.4 9.8 8.1 4.4 4.4
Production 13.5 12.7 19.3 28.3 26.3 14.6 18.5 26.7
Domestic consumption 17.9 18.5 19.3 20.2 22.5 22.5 23.1 23.6
% yoy 3.4 4.3 4.7 11.4 0.0 2.5 2.5
Exports 0.2 0.0 1.1 1.7 4.8 0.0 0.0 0.0
Imports 0.4 2.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.2 4.6 0.0
Closing stock 8.2 4.5 3.4 9.8 8.8 4.4 4.4 7.5
Closing stock (months) 5.5 2.9 2.1 5.8 4.7 2.3 2.3 3.8
Stock-to-use ratio (%) 46 24 18 49 39 20 19 32
Source: Industry, Company, Angel Research
Given the increasing number of farmers switching to cane cultivation, sugarcane
supply is further likely to ease in SY2011E. This would result in cane realisations
turning unattractive from the unorganised sector and will force famers to shift over
to mills for better realisations. Hence, we expect the drawal rate to once again hit
the SY2007 peak level of 78% in SY2011E, resulting in total sugar production of
26.7mn tonnes. Moreover, with consumption likely to be 24mn tonnes in
SY2011E, India would end the year with an overall inventory of 7.5mn tonnes,
equivalent to 3.8 months of consumption and an improvement over SY2010.
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Profits to be impacted by high raw inventory
BJH bought the largest raw sugar inventory of 700,000 tonnes in the industry,
contracted at US $467/tonne and translating into total cost of Rs28/kg for refined
sugar. Thus, due to the decline in sugar realisations, we expect the company's
EBITDA margin in refined sugar to be affected severely.
Low contribution from high-margin power business v/s peers
BJH, though the largest sugar manufacturer in India, has lagged competition in
terms of diversifying and enhancing its revenue and profitability profile compared
to peers. BJH was also a late entrant in the high EBITDA margin (60%) power
generation (external sales) business.
Pertinently, every sugar manufacturing process has bagasse as a by-product,
which can be used as feedstock to generate power. Balrampur Chini Mills (BRCM),
the second largest player in the industry, forayed into the power segment as early
as 2003, while BJH’s power division logged in its first full year of performance in
SY2008. BJH’s power division has total installed capacity of 428MW with external
saleable capacity of 105MW or 25% of installed capacity. BRCM has total installed
capacity of 180MW and external saleable capacity of 126MW or 70% of installed
capacity. Thus, as is apparent, BJH has high internal power consumption, resulting
in lower external sale of power.
Outlook and valuation
BJH’s 3QSY2010 performance was below our expectation. Going ahead, sugar
prices are likely to be under pressure because of higher-than-estimated sugar
production in India and Brazil. Hence, sugar demand-supply would achieve a
balance in SY2011E, resulting in further softening of prices. Domestic ex-mill
prices have corrected from the high of Rs42/kg to Rs28–29/kg, while inventory is
in the range of Rs26–27/kg. Thus, we estimate most sugar companies to break
even or record miniscule losses at the net level over the next six months.
We have cut our SY2011E estimates because of the higher carry forward high-cost
inventory. At the current level of Rs117, the stock is trading at 1.1x P/BV and
enterprise value/invested capital on SY2011E estimates, near its fair valuations.
Hence, we maintain our Neutral view on the stock.
Exhibit 9: Change in estimates
Old New % change
Parameter (Rs cr) SY2010 SY2011 SY2010 SY2011 SY2010 SY2011
Sales 5,485 5,133 3,626 6,106 (34) 19
EBITDA 202 781 555 646 175 (17)
EBITDA % 4 15 15 11
PAT (267) 224 (2) 115 (99) (49)
EPS - 10 - 5 - (44)
Source: Company, Angel Research
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