Balaji Telefilms posted disappointing quarterly results, with its top-line declining 32% year-over-year and 14% quarter-over-quarter due to a decrease in total programming hours as three shows went off air. While average programming rates increased sequentially, the company reported an operating loss for the quarter. Going forward, the company expects financial performance to remain under pressure due to low visibility in its programming slate and reduced programming hours.
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.
Exide Industries reported a 35.1% increase in net profit for 1QFY2011 compared to the previous year. Net sales grew 27.5% year-over-year to Rs1,152 crore, exceeding estimates. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization margins improved from the previous quarter due to a decline in other expenditures. The analyst maintains an "Accumulate" rating for Exide Industries due to reasonable valuations and expects net sales and profit to grow annually over the next two years.
TCS reported strong financial results for the 1QFY2011 quarter that exceeded analyst estimates. Revenue grew 6.2% quarter-over-quarter to Rs. 8,217 crore, driven by an 8.1% increase in business volumes. Operating margins declined slightly due to wage increases and currency fluctuations impacting costs. Net profit declined 5.3% due to higher foreign exchange losses and taxes. The analyst maintains a positive outlook due to TCS's strong deal pipeline and hiring growth, but notes concerns around the European economic situation and currency movements. The stock is recommended as an "Accumulate" with a target price of Rs. 920.
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.
CESC reported a 33.7% year-over-year growth in revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, driven by the commissioning of its new 250MW Budge-Budge power plant. However, operating margins declined from the previous quarter due to a 90.6% year-over-year increase in other expenses. While revenue beat estimates, net profit growth was moderate at 4.8% year-over-year due to higher expenditure, growing at a faster pace than revenues. The company continues construction on its 600MW Chandrapur and Haldia power projects.
Hotel Leela Venture reported a 24.9% year-over-year growth in net sales to Rs105.8 crore for the first quarter of FY2011, driven by higher occupancy rates and average room rates. Operating profit was up 67.5% to Rs31.6 crore due to fixed cost absorption, leading to a significant increase in net profit to Rs9.2 crore from Rs0.4 crore in the prior-year period. Going forward, the company expects to benefit from improving industry dynamics, but its current valuation remains higher than peers.
Polyplex Corporation reported higher-than-estimated quarterly and annual results. Net sales grew 19.4% year-over-year for the quarter and 9.1% for the full year. Quarterly net profit jumped 50.2% year-over-year due to a substantial increase in other income. For the full year, net profit declined 14.9% but was above estimates. The company trades at a discount to its peers and its Thailand subsidiary, despite an estimated 26% earnings CAGR over the next two years. The analyst maintains a "Buy" rating with a target price of Rs418.
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.
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.
Exide Industries reported a 35.1% increase in net profit for 1QFY2011 compared to the previous year. Net sales grew 27.5% year-over-year to Rs1,152 crore, exceeding estimates. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization margins improved from the previous quarter due to a decline in other expenditures. The analyst maintains an "Accumulate" rating for Exide Industries due to reasonable valuations and expects net sales and profit to grow annually over the next two years.
TCS reported strong financial results for the 1QFY2011 quarter that exceeded analyst estimates. Revenue grew 6.2% quarter-over-quarter to Rs. 8,217 crore, driven by an 8.1% increase in business volumes. Operating margins declined slightly due to wage increases and currency fluctuations impacting costs. Net profit declined 5.3% due to higher foreign exchange losses and taxes. The analyst maintains a positive outlook due to TCS's strong deal pipeline and hiring growth, but notes concerns around the European economic situation and currency movements. The stock is recommended as an "Accumulate" with a target price of Rs. 920.
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.
CESC reported a 33.7% year-over-year growth in revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, driven by the commissioning of its new 250MW Budge-Budge power plant. However, operating margins declined from the previous quarter due to a 90.6% year-over-year increase in other expenses. While revenue beat estimates, net profit growth was moderate at 4.8% year-over-year due to higher expenditure, growing at a faster pace than revenues. The company continues construction on its 600MW Chandrapur and Haldia power projects.
Hotel Leela Venture reported a 24.9% year-over-year growth in net sales to Rs105.8 crore for the first quarter of FY2011, driven by higher occupancy rates and average room rates. Operating profit was up 67.5% to Rs31.6 crore due to fixed cost absorption, leading to a significant increase in net profit to Rs9.2 crore from Rs0.4 crore in the prior-year period. Going forward, the company expects to benefit from improving industry dynamics, but its current valuation remains higher than peers.
Polyplex Corporation reported higher-than-estimated quarterly and annual results. Net sales grew 19.4% year-over-year for the quarter and 9.1% for the full year. Quarterly net profit jumped 50.2% year-over-year due to a substantial increase in other income. For the full year, net profit declined 14.9% but was above estimates. The company trades at a discount to its peers and its Thailand subsidiary, despite an estimated 26% earnings CAGR over the next two years. The analyst maintains a "Buy" rating with a target price of Rs418.
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.
TV Today Network reported quarterly revenue growth of 46.9% year-over-year to Rs78.9 crore, aided by steady growth in its broadcasting business and the amalgamation of its radio business. However, the company reported a loss of Rs10.1 crore for the quarter compared to a profit of Rs8.1 crore last year, with its operating margin contracting significantly, owing to losses incurred in its newly amalgamated radio business. For the full year, TV Today reported revenue growth of 13.9% but net profit declined 7.9% due to a Rs38 crore loss in the radio business. The analyst downgraded the stock to Neutral given losses in the radio business and a
NIIT reported a 1.9% decline in consolidated net revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010 but net income grew 40.2% due to a 400 basis point increase in EBITDA margins. While the company's school learning services and corporate learning services businesses saw revenue declines, its individual learning solutions segment grew revenues by 13.9% driven by growth in the IT and formal training management sectors. Strong margin expansion and improved performance in the individual learning segment helped boost profits despite currency headwinds.
SAIL's 4QFY2010 results were in line with estimates. Revenues grew 1.8% to Rs11,955cr due to higher sales volumes and average realization. EBITDA margins expanded significantly to 25.9% due to lower raw material costs and consumption, leading to a 40.2% rise in net income to Rs2,085cr. While demand is expected to remain strong, the company maintains a neutral outlook given rich valuations and plans for a public offering limiting further upside.
HCL Technologies reported quarterly revenue growth of 1.4% sequentially and 7.5% year-over-year, driven by an 8.2% increase in billed efforts that offset a 1.2% decline in pricing and currency impact. Operating profit grew 1% sequentially due to a ramp-down in the BPO segment. Net profit increased 15.9% sequentially due to lower foreign exchange losses. The company added 2,441 employees during the quarter and won several large deals. Margins declined due to currency appreciation and increased hiring but profitability is expected to be sustained going forward.
Cinemax India posted modest revenue growth of 34.1% in 4QFY10 aided by seat additions and big-budget movies, but operating margins declined 138bps due to higher film distribution and rent expenses. Bottom-line grew 353% due to negative tax provisions. The analyst maintains a Buy rating but lowers FY2011-12 estimates and target price to Rs85 due to lower revenue growth expectations and higher costs.
McNally Bharat Engineering Co. Ltd. (MBE) reported disappointing financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, with revenues, earnings, and margins coming in below previous estimates. While MBE's order backlog remains strong at Rs. 4,803 crores, providing high revenue visibility, its subsidiary McNally Sayaji also saw subdued performance. However, analysts maintain a 'Buy' recommendation due to MBE's experience in various sectors, ongoing government infrastructure spending, and significant projected market opportunities over the next few years totaling Rs. 51,600 crores. Estimates have been revised downward to account for the weak quarterly performance.
1) Finolex Cables reported a 50.4% year-over-year increase in net sales to Rs. 493.1 crore for the first quarter of FY2011, driven by strong growth in the electrical cables segment.
2) Operating margins declined to 8% from 15.2% in the prior year quarter due to higher raw material costs, though margins improved sequentially.
3) Net profit increased 4.5% year-over-year to Rs. 23 crore for the quarter despite margin pressure, with sales growth offsetting higher costs.
PTC India reported a 5.4% year-over-year increase in top-line for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010, however bottom-line declined 10.7% due to a 26.5% reduction in other income and a 39.2% rise in taxes. While sales volumes grew 46.7% year-over-year, average realizations declined 28% due to falling power prices. Operating profit increased 120.1% on a 40 basis point expansion in margins. The analyst maintains a buy recommendation based on an expected positive impact from new trading margin regulations and a fair value estimate of Rs136 per share.
TCS reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010 that exceeded expectations. Revenue grew 1.1% over the previous quarter to Rs. 7,737 crore, driven by a 4% increase in volumes. However, currency fluctuations reduced realized revenue. Improved operating levers helped expand operating margins by 19 basis points sequentially and 368 basis points year-over-year. Strong other income and profit growth of 7.4% sequentially and 47.1% year-over-year exceeded forecasts. The company added over 10,000 employees in the quarter and closed 10 large deals.
Infotech Enterprises reported modest revenue growth of 2% for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010. Net profit increased 35% due to a 130% rise in other income and lower taxes. While revenue from the engineering and manufacturing segment grew 6%, the utilities, telecom, and government segment declined 6%. Looking forward, the company expects strong revenue growth driven by its order pipeline and improving business environment. The analyst maintains a 'Buy' rating with a target price implying 20% upside.
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.
- Greenply Industries reported a 54.6% year-over-year increase in standalone quarterly revenue to Rs259 crore, exceeding estimates, driven by higher capacity utilization and realizations in plywood and laminates.
- Net profit increased 54.7% to Rs13.3 crore, also ahead of estimates, due to lower interest and depreciation expenses.
- The report maintains a buy recommendation, as the company is well-positioned to benefit from capacity expansions in laminates and a new MDF plant, while its stock trades at a discount to earnings estimates.
Reliance Communication's quarterly performance failed to meet expectations, with wireless revenue growing only 1.7% compared to the industry average. While the company surpassed 100 million subscribers, its broadband and global business segments saw declines. Profits grew 10.1% due to higher interest earned, but margins fell due to higher network and access costs. Going forward, profitability is expected to come under pressure from increased leverage for capex spending and acquiring 3G licenses.
1) PVR reported strong revenue growth of 133% year-over-year for the first quarter of FY2011, aided by a low base and additional screens. Operating margins expanded significantly.
2) Net profit was Rs. 5.1 crore compared to a loss last year, helped by revenue growth, margin expansion, lower interest expenses and higher other income.
3) The analyst maintains a "Buy" rating on PVR stock due to strong expected growth rates over the next two years from additional screens and improving business metrics, with an increased target price of Rs. 199.
Tata Steel reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011. For the quarter, Tata Steel reported consolidated net revenue of Rs27,195 crore and net profit of Rs1,825 crore. The company's standalone operations saw a 16.5% increase in net revenue compared to the prior year quarter, but a 13.3% decline sequentially due to lower production volumes. Tata Steel's European operations reported a smaller loss than the previous year, with adjusted EBITDA/tonne of US$105 for the quarter. Going forward, the note expects weaker performance from Tata Steel Europe but stronger results from Tata Steel's Indian operations.
3i Infotech reported subdued quarterly results with a 1.4% increase in revenue. EBITDA margins declined slightly despite a 10% wage hike. The bottom line declined from the previous quarter due to higher costs and taxes, though it improved year-over-year. The company maintained its full-year revenue guidance, expecting growth of 11-14% driven by a strong order backlog. While initiatives to boost integrated offerings are expected to drive long-term growth, margins may be pressured in the near-term from operational investments. The report maintains a Buy recommendation based on a revised target price implying a 6x forward P/E multiple.
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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.
BGR Energy Systems reported a very strong 4QFY2010 performance, with revenues growing 130.7% and net profit up 130.6% over the previous year. For the full year, revenues grew 59.7% and net profit increased 74.7%. The company maintained a healthy order backlog of Rs10,230cr and expects continued growth in orders. The analyst maintains a Buy recommendation on the stock with a target price of Rs722, noting attractive valuation multiples and expecting revenue and profit to grow at 36.7% and 31.2% CAGR over the next few years.
Pantaloon Retail reported a 25.3% year-over-year growth in net sales to Rs. 2,057.6 crore for the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, below expectations of 30.2% growth. Same store sales growth was 13.9% and 13.2% for value and lifestyle retailing respectively. Operating margins remained flat at 10.5% while net profit grew 62.7% to Rs. 55.9 crore due to sales growth and unchanged interest costs. The analyst maintains an accumulate rating and target price of Rs. 469 based on retail space expansion, revival in consumer sentiment, and organizational restructuring.
Essel Propack's 5QFY2010 results were below expectations due to lower EBITDA margins, higher tax rates, and slow customer off-take. However, the company remained profitable due to cost-cutting and higher contributions from high-margin products and geographies. While sales declined 7% year-over-year, sales excluding medical products grew 10%. The European division significantly reduced losses. The analyst maintains a 'Buy' rating with a revised target price of Rs58.
This project report summarizes the snack food industry in India. It describes the growth of the snack industry in India at 25% CAGR since 1995. Popular snack products include potato chips, corn puffs, biscuits. Key factors driving demand are urbanization, innovative marketing, and government support. Major players in the industry are Balaji Wafers, Bikaji Foods, and others. The report also discusses distribution channels, trends, issues, PESTEL analysis, and future outlook with snacks driving future growth. It includes a case study of Harbhole Food Products, a namkeen snacks manufacturer.
The document is a letter from Balaji Realties introducing their new housing project called Sri Kamalam Gardens in Sulur, Coimbatore. It provides details about the project such as plot availability and pricing, and invites the customer to contact them for more information or to purchase a plot. Balaji Realties emphasizes that the project offers a good investment opportunity with low prices and proximity to infrastructure development in Coimbatore.
TV Today Network reported quarterly revenue growth of 46.9% year-over-year to Rs78.9 crore, aided by steady growth in its broadcasting business and the amalgamation of its radio business. However, the company reported a loss of Rs10.1 crore for the quarter compared to a profit of Rs8.1 crore last year, with its operating margin contracting significantly, owing to losses incurred in its newly amalgamated radio business. For the full year, TV Today reported revenue growth of 13.9% but net profit declined 7.9% due to a Rs38 crore loss in the radio business. The analyst downgraded the stock to Neutral given losses in the radio business and a
NIIT reported a 1.9% decline in consolidated net revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010 but net income grew 40.2% due to a 400 basis point increase in EBITDA margins. While the company's school learning services and corporate learning services businesses saw revenue declines, its individual learning solutions segment grew revenues by 13.9% driven by growth in the IT and formal training management sectors. Strong margin expansion and improved performance in the individual learning segment helped boost profits despite currency headwinds.
SAIL's 4QFY2010 results were in line with estimates. Revenues grew 1.8% to Rs11,955cr due to higher sales volumes and average realization. EBITDA margins expanded significantly to 25.9% due to lower raw material costs and consumption, leading to a 40.2% rise in net income to Rs2,085cr. While demand is expected to remain strong, the company maintains a neutral outlook given rich valuations and plans for a public offering limiting further upside.
HCL Technologies reported quarterly revenue growth of 1.4% sequentially and 7.5% year-over-year, driven by an 8.2% increase in billed efforts that offset a 1.2% decline in pricing and currency impact. Operating profit grew 1% sequentially due to a ramp-down in the BPO segment. Net profit increased 15.9% sequentially due to lower foreign exchange losses. The company added 2,441 employees during the quarter and won several large deals. Margins declined due to currency appreciation and increased hiring but profitability is expected to be sustained going forward.
Cinemax India posted modest revenue growth of 34.1% in 4QFY10 aided by seat additions and big-budget movies, but operating margins declined 138bps due to higher film distribution and rent expenses. Bottom-line grew 353% due to negative tax provisions. The analyst maintains a Buy rating but lowers FY2011-12 estimates and target price to Rs85 due to lower revenue growth expectations and higher costs.
McNally Bharat Engineering Co. Ltd. (MBE) reported disappointing financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, with revenues, earnings, and margins coming in below previous estimates. While MBE's order backlog remains strong at Rs. 4,803 crores, providing high revenue visibility, its subsidiary McNally Sayaji also saw subdued performance. However, analysts maintain a 'Buy' recommendation due to MBE's experience in various sectors, ongoing government infrastructure spending, and significant projected market opportunities over the next few years totaling Rs. 51,600 crores. Estimates have been revised downward to account for the weak quarterly performance.
1) Finolex Cables reported a 50.4% year-over-year increase in net sales to Rs. 493.1 crore for the first quarter of FY2011, driven by strong growth in the electrical cables segment.
2) Operating margins declined to 8% from 15.2% in the prior year quarter due to higher raw material costs, though margins improved sequentially.
3) Net profit increased 4.5% year-over-year to Rs. 23 crore for the quarter despite margin pressure, with sales growth offsetting higher costs.
PTC India reported a 5.4% year-over-year increase in top-line for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010, however bottom-line declined 10.7% due to a 26.5% reduction in other income and a 39.2% rise in taxes. While sales volumes grew 46.7% year-over-year, average realizations declined 28% due to falling power prices. Operating profit increased 120.1% on a 40 basis point expansion in margins. The analyst maintains a buy recommendation based on an expected positive impact from new trading margin regulations and a fair value estimate of Rs136 per share.
TCS reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010 that exceeded expectations. Revenue grew 1.1% over the previous quarter to Rs. 7,737 crore, driven by a 4% increase in volumes. However, currency fluctuations reduced realized revenue. Improved operating levers helped expand operating margins by 19 basis points sequentially and 368 basis points year-over-year. Strong other income and profit growth of 7.4% sequentially and 47.1% year-over-year exceeded forecasts. The company added over 10,000 employees in the quarter and closed 10 large deals.
Infotech Enterprises reported modest revenue growth of 2% for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010. Net profit increased 35% due to a 130% rise in other income and lower taxes. While revenue from the engineering and manufacturing segment grew 6%, the utilities, telecom, and government segment declined 6%. Looking forward, the company expects strong revenue growth driven by its order pipeline and improving business environment. The analyst maintains a 'Buy' rating with a target price implying 20% upside.
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.
- Greenply Industries reported a 54.6% year-over-year increase in standalone quarterly revenue to Rs259 crore, exceeding estimates, driven by higher capacity utilization and realizations in plywood and laminates.
- Net profit increased 54.7% to Rs13.3 crore, also ahead of estimates, due to lower interest and depreciation expenses.
- The report maintains a buy recommendation, as the company is well-positioned to benefit from capacity expansions in laminates and a new MDF plant, while its stock trades at a discount to earnings estimates.
Reliance Communication's quarterly performance failed to meet expectations, with wireless revenue growing only 1.7% compared to the industry average. While the company surpassed 100 million subscribers, its broadband and global business segments saw declines. Profits grew 10.1% due to higher interest earned, but margins fell due to higher network and access costs. Going forward, profitability is expected to come under pressure from increased leverage for capex spending and acquiring 3G licenses.
1) PVR reported strong revenue growth of 133% year-over-year for the first quarter of FY2011, aided by a low base and additional screens. Operating margins expanded significantly.
2) Net profit was Rs. 5.1 crore compared to a loss last year, helped by revenue growth, margin expansion, lower interest expenses and higher other income.
3) The analyst maintains a "Buy" rating on PVR stock due to strong expected growth rates over the next two years from additional screens and improving business metrics, with an increased target price of Rs. 199.
Tata Steel reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011. For the quarter, Tata Steel reported consolidated net revenue of Rs27,195 crore and net profit of Rs1,825 crore. The company's standalone operations saw a 16.5% increase in net revenue compared to the prior year quarter, but a 13.3% decline sequentially due to lower production volumes. Tata Steel's European operations reported a smaller loss than the previous year, with adjusted EBITDA/tonne of US$105 for the quarter. Going forward, the note expects weaker performance from Tata Steel Europe but stronger results from Tata Steel's Indian operations.
3i Infotech reported subdued quarterly results with a 1.4% increase in revenue. EBITDA margins declined slightly despite a 10% wage hike. The bottom line declined from the previous quarter due to higher costs and taxes, though it improved year-over-year. The company maintained its full-year revenue guidance, expecting growth of 11-14% driven by a strong order backlog. While initiatives to boost integrated offerings are expected to drive long-term growth, margins may be pressured in the near-term from operational investments. The report maintains a Buy recommendation based on a revised target price implying a 6x forward P/E multiple.
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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.
BGR Energy Systems reported a very strong 4QFY2010 performance, with revenues growing 130.7% and net profit up 130.6% over the previous year. For the full year, revenues grew 59.7% and net profit increased 74.7%. The company maintained a healthy order backlog of Rs10,230cr and expects continued growth in orders. The analyst maintains a Buy recommendation on the stock with a target price of Rs722, noting attractive valuation multiples and expecting revenue and profit to grow at 36.7% and 31.2% CAGR over the next few years.
Pantaloon Retail reported a 25.3% year-over-year growth in net sales to Rs. 2,057.6 crore for the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, below expectations of 30.2% growth. Same store sales growth was 13.9% and 13.2% for value and lifestyle retailing respectively. Operating margins remained flat at 10.5% while net profit grew 62.7% to Rs. 55.9 crore due to sales growth and unchanged interest costs. The analyst maintains an accumulate rating and target price of Rs. 469 based on retail space expansion, revival in consumer sentiment, and organizational restructuring.
Essel Propack's 5QFY2010 results were below expectations due to lower EBITDA margins, higher tax rates, and slow customer off-take. However, the company remained profitable due to cost-cutting and higher contributions from high-margin products and geographies. While sales declined 7% year-over-year, sales excluding medical products grew 10%. The European division significantly reduced losses. The analyst maintains a 'Buy' rating with a revised target price of Rs58.
This project report summarizes the snack food industry in India. It describes the growth of the snack industry in India at 25% CAGR since 1995. Popular snack products include potato chips, corn puffs, biscuits. Key factors driving demand are urbanization, innovative marketing, and government support. Major players in the industry are Balaji Wafers, Bikaji Foods, and others. The report also discusses distribution channels, trends, issues, PESTEL analysis, and future outlook with snacks driving future growth. It includes a case study of Harbhole Food Products, a namkeen snacks manufacturer.
The document is a letter from Balaji Realties introducing their new housing project called Sri Kamalam Gardens in Sulur, Coimbatore. It provides details about the project such as plot availability and pricing, and invites the customer to contact them for more information or to purchase a plot. Balaji Realties emphasizes that the project offers a good investment opportunity with low prices and proximity to infrastructure development in Coimbatore.
This document contains the resume of Anshul Sharma. It summarizes his career objective, qualifications, professional experience, and personal details. He has over 2 years of experience in direct corporate sales, customer relationship management, and account management. Currently he works as an Assistant Manager at Reliance Communications focusing on new enterprise sales. Previously he worked at Tikona Infinet as a Key Account Manager. He holds a BBA in Entrepreneurship and an MBA in Marketing.
The Indian food and grocery market is dominated by snacks such as potato chips which account for 85% of the snacks market. Major players include Frito-Lay, ITC, Haldiram, and Parle who have a range of chip and snack brands. ITC recently launched its Bingo snacks brand and is aiming to grab 50% market share. The snacks market is growing at 25% annually and while the overall market is worth Rs. 100 billion, the branded snacks segment is Rs. 5,000-5,500 crore and growing at an even faster rate. Key strengths of the Indian market include raw material availability and vast domestic market size.
This document provides information about the Paediatrics specialty training program in the East of Scotland Deanery. The program is approved by the Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board and overseen by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. It involves placements in hospitals in Dundee, Perth, Angus, Forth Valley, Fife, Stirling and Lothian. The program director is Dr. Birgit Wefers and it offers training in general paediatrics and subspecialties at Tayside Children's Hospital and district general hospitals.
The document discusses PepsiCo's research methodology to address 4 questions around expanding their brand and product portfolio in India to reach more consumer groups. The research included qualitative discussions and surveys, as well as quantitative analysis of retail stores and rural villages. Recommendations included introducing smaller pack sizes, repositioning an existing brand, developing a new product with health benefits, and using innovative distribution models and social media advertising to increase rural and affluent consumer reach.
This document compares the marketing mix of Balaji Co. Pvt. Ltd. and Pepsico Pvt. Ltd. It outlines the key details of each company's products, pricing, promotion, and distribution strategies. Some key differences highlighted are that Balaji started in 1981 in Gujarat, India and focuses on the Gujarat market, while Pepsico was formed in 1965 in the US and has a global presence. Balaji's prices are generally lower than Pepsico and it focuses advertising mainly in Gujarat, whereas Pepsico does large scale worldwide promotion.
Chandubhai Virani co-founded Balaji Group in 1976 in Rajkot, Gujarat. It is now a private limited company with 1500 employees and annual revenue of 1000 crore rupees. Virani started the company with his brothers after migrating from their village and losing money on a failed fertilizer business. Balaji Group began as a canteen contractor before launching their own brand of wafers and snacks in the 1980s. The company saw rapid growth, establishing automated production plants and capturing a dominant market share in Gujarat and neighboring states by 2006. Balaji Group continues to expand with manufacturing units in Rajkot and Valsad that now produce 3,400 kg
1) DCM Shriram Consolidated Limited is a large Indian conglomerate with business interests in agri inputs, fertilizers, chemicals, energy and other sectors.
2) The document discusses a research study conducted on the promotional activities of Shriram Bioseed, DCM Shriram's hybrid corn seed division, in the Neemuch district of Madhya Pradesh, a major corn growing region.
3) Key findings from the farmer surveys included that about 90% had used Shriram's 9681 corn variety, 60% prioritized yield when purchasing seeds, and competitors like Pioneer were perceived to offer higher yields.
This document discusses the namkeen (savory snack) industry in India. It notes that the namkeen industry is expected to double in size over the next 10 years. The market is divided between organized branded products (60%) and unbranded local products (40%). The top players in the branded namkeen market are Haldiram's (41% share), Lehar (28% share), and Bikano (31% share). Haldiram's is considered the strongest brand with the highest awareness. The document recommends that Haldiram's expand their retail outlets and increase their marketing strategies to further grow in the namkeen industry.
Balaji Group is a private limited company founded in 1976 and headquartered in Rajkot, Gujarat, India. It manufactures and distributes potato chips and other snacks under brands like Magic Masala. Starting as a small business, it has grown to a Rs. 1000 crore company with 1500 employees. The company was started in 1972 by the Virani brothers who invested in a wafer business and saw success distributing in Rajkot. It has since expanded to large automatic plants in Aji Vasad and Valsad, with a 2,200 kg per hour capacity, making it one of Asia's largest chip makers.
Balaji Telefilms Ltd is a leading television content production company in India established in 1994. It produces programming in multiple languages for various TV channels. Balaji has a large library of over 1,303 hours of television content across genres like daily soaps, sitcoms, and children's programming. It has a professional management team across production, creative, finance, and marketing functions to support its work.
This document summarizes a study on retailer satisfaction with Balaji Wafers Private Limited. It provides information on the company, products, objectives of the study, research methodology, data analysis, results and findings. The key findings are that most retailers sell and are aware of Balaji products, are satisfied with delivery and supply, and believe Balaji products outsell other brands. The majority do not want new products launched.
The quantitative market research surveyed 30 respondents using a questionnaire with open-ended and closed-ended questions. It found that 55% of consumers prefer Lays chips over Kurkure and Balaji, while 33% prefer Kurkure. Though the hypothesis was that Balaji would be preferred for its quantity and flavor, respondents said Lays' quantity could be improved and western flavors could be added to Kurkure. The recommendation was for Balaji to advertise its value for money in terms of quantity and repackage its product.
This document discusses a project analyzing Balaji Salted Chips and its competitors. It provides an overview of Balaji as a company, examines its increasing market share in India, lists its product range and competitors like Lays and Parle. It analyzes these competitors' pricing, quantities sold, and channel strategies. The document also describes consumer research on brand preferences, distribution networks, pricing satisfaction, new products, packaging preferences, customer segmentation, and loyalty for Balaji Salted Chips.
The document provides an overview of the Indian wafer snacks market. It discusses the market size of approximately Rs. 4,500-5,000 crores annually and growth rate of 30%. Major players include Frito-Lay, Bingo, Haldiram, and Balaji. Frito-Lay commands 45% market share. The document then analyzes the industry attractiveness using Porter's 5 forces model, finding the threat of new entrants and competitive rivalry to be moderate and high respectively. Finally, it summarizes the marketing strategies of leaders Frito-Lay and Bingo, and challenger Smart Chips.
This document provides background information and analyzes the marketing mix (4Ps) of Haldiram's, an Indian snack food company. It discusses the company's history starting in 1937 as a small sweet shop. Over time, Haldiram's expanded operations and product portfolio. The marketing mix section focuses on the company's wide range of products, competitive pricing strategies, strong distribution network, and promotional activities like branding and new product launches. The document also notes challenges from competition and a split within the family-owned business.
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The document provides information on the marketing mix strategies of Lay's and Balaji snacks. It discusses their products, pricing, placement, and promotion approaches. Lay's uses celebrity endorsements and a variety of flavors while Balaji focuses on Indian flavors at affordable prices. Both have been successful, though Lay's has lost some market share recently to smaller regional brands like Balaji that offer value and customization.
Inox Leisure posted strong revenue growth in the fourth quarter aided by seat additions and a big budget movie lineup. However, higher expenses and film distribution shares led to a decline in operating margins. While profits grew on a recurring basis, margins contracted. The analyst maintains a 'Buy' rating, seeing upside from the Fame India acquisition, but lowers earnings estimates to account for higher interest costs.
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.
The document provides an analysis of Consolidated Construction Consortium's (CCCL) 4QFY2010 results and outlook. Some key points:
- CCCL reported 33.2% revenue growth for 4QFY2010 inline with estimates, but order inflow for FY2010 was below expectations at Rs2,166cr.
- The company's current order book stands at Rs3,392cr, providing 1.4x revenue visibility for FY2011, which is lower than peers.
- The analyst expects 19.2% revenue CAGR for CCCL over FY2010-2012 on the back of its order book and recovery in private capex.
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Bharat Forge reported strong results for 1QFY2011 with net sales growing 75.7% year-over-year to Rs 630.1 crore, beating estimates. Operating margins improved significantly to 25.2% due to lower raw material costs and higher utilization levels. Net profit was Rs 59.4 crore, exceeding expectations due to improved volumes and operating leverage. The analyst recommends accumulating the stock given the better-than-expected performance and revised upward estimates.
Hindalco reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011. Net revenue increased 32.9% year-over-year to Rs. 5,146 crore, driven by higher aluminum and copper volumes and prices. EBITDA grew 9.9% to Rs. 832 crore while net profit increased 11.2% to Rs. 534 crore. Hindalco is expanding aluminum production capacity significantly over the next few years, which is expected to drive further revenue and profit growth. The analyst maintains a Buy recommendation on Hindalco shares.
ITC reported strong results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011 in line with expectations. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year to Rs. 4,816 crores, aided by growth in cigarettes, agri-business, and non-cigarette FMCG. Cigarette volumes declined an estimated 3% but prices were up 15%. Earnings grew 22% to Rs. 1,070 crores due to revenue growth, lower taxes, and margin expansion. Operating margins expanded 111 basis points due to lower expenses and higher margins in cigarettes and paperboards. The company maintained its neutral rating on the stock.
Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC) reported disappointing 1QFY2011 results with revenues growing only 8.5% year-over-year, below expectations. Operating margins were in line with estimates at 9.7% however. The company maintained full-year revenue guidance of Rs5,800cr. NCC has a strong order backlog of Rs16,051cr, providing revenue visibility. While results were below estimates, management sees potential in its diversified operations and order backlog. The stock remains undervalued and analysts maintain a "Buy" rating given growth opportunities.
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Pratibha Industries reported financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010 that were in line with expectations. Operating margins improved significantly due to a reduction in raw material costs, boosting the bottom line. However, the company paid taxes at the marginal rate rather than claiming tax benefits. While the results were decent, the analyst maintains a neutral outlook on the stock given that positives are already reflected in the price.
Subros reported an 11.6% increase in net sales for the first quarter of FY2011 compared to the same period last year, aided by a 13.8% growth in volumes. Operating profit rose 17.3% while net profit jumped 117.1% due to lower raw material costs and expansion in operating margins. The company maintained its outlook for 15% annual volume growth over the next two years but expects pricing pressure to limit revenue growth to around 10% annually. The analyst maintains a 'Buy' rating with a target price of Rs60 per share based on projected earnings growth and reasonable valuation.
1) DLF reported revenue growth of 23% year-over-year for the quarter, but profit was below expectations due to higher interest and depreciation expenses.
2) Residential sales volumes declined significantly year-over-year due to fewer new launches and delays in approvals, while leasing volumes improved.
3) Higher debt from recent acquisitions increased interest costs and net debt levels, remaining a key concern, as the company aims to reduce leverage ratios.
Idea Cellular reported strong revenue growth of 22.8% year-over-year for the first quarter of FY2011, however margins declined. While revenue was ahead of estimates due to increased mobile usage and subscribers, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) margins fell 4.6% from the prior year due to higher operational costs. Net profit declined 32.2% from the prior year and 24.5% sequentially. The analyst maintains a "Reduce" rating on Idea Cellular shares and sets a target price of Rs58.
Reliance Industries reported lower-than-expected earnings for 1QFY2011. While net operating income rose 86.7% year-over-year due to growth in refining revenues, EBITDA was below estimates due to lower petrochemical sales volumes and refining margins. Net profit grew 32.3% year-over-year, meeting estimates. The analyst maintains a 'Buy' rating based on the company's growth outlook and believes it is undervalued relative to its peers.
Sun TV reported strong 1QFY2011 results with 53% year-over-year revenue growth and 43% PAT growth. Revenues grew due to a 50% increase in advertising revenue, 84% growth in DTH subscription revenue, and 42% growth in analogue subscription revenue. Operating margins expanded 397 basis points to 81.7% due to cost rationalization and operating leverage. The company maintained its Accumulate rating based on continued earnings and cash flow growth despite increasing its FY2012 EPS estimates 2-5% to account for margin expansion.
BGR Energy Systems reported strong results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011. Revenue grew 191% year-over-year to Rs. 905 crore, driven by execution of EPC projects. Net profit increased 205.6% to Rs. 61 crore. Margins were compressed due to higher raw material costs but execution of large EPC contracts provides good revenue visibility. The company maintains its neutral rating on BGR Energy Systems due to its order backlog, transformation into a full EPC provider through potential JV with Hitachi, and growth opportunities in the power sector.
HCL Technologies reported an 11.4% quarter-over-quarter revenue growth for the fourth quarter of FY2010, driven by a 10% volume growth. However, margins contracted due to lower utilization rates, currency impacts, and higher spending. While revenue grew, net profit declined slightly due to higher foreign exchange losses. Going forward, the company expects salary increases to impact margins in the first quarter of FY2011 but aims to offset this through operational improvements.
Steel Authority of India reported a 1.7% decline in EBITDA to Rs. 1,843 cr for the first quarter of FY2011, below Angel Research's estimate, due to lower sales volume and higher staff costs. Net profit declined 11.3% to Rs. 1,177 cr for the same reasons. While steel prices increased, sales volume fell 15.5% from a year ago. Staff costs rose sharply due to additional provisions for employee benefits. Going forward, the company is expected to benefit from strong domestic demand, but capacity expansion benefits will only be seen after FY2012. Angel Research maintains a Neutral rating on the stock.
Ipca Laboratories reported lower than estimated quarterly results due to higher raw material costs and lower contributions from its Export Branded Generic segment. Net sales grew 15.4% driven by domestic formulations and export APIs. Operating margins grew but were below estimates at 17.8% versus projected 22.5%. For the full year, net sales grew 22.1% while operating margins were 21%. The company expects sales growth of 18-20% in fiscal year 2011 with operating margins of 21-22%.
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Madhucon Projects reported disappointing results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010 that were below expectations. While revenue grew robustly due to higher subcontracting in the power segment, operating margins hit a historical low of 6.4% due to the heavy subcontracting. The analyst maintains a "Buy" rating but lowers the target price to Rs. 190 per share based on revised estimates factoring in lower margins and a higher holding company discount applied to the valuation of Madhucon Infra subsidiary. Near-term revenue visibility comes from existing power segment orders but margins are expected to remain under pressure from ongoing subcontracting.
Sadbhav Engineering reported a 42% increase in net sales and 83.8% increase in net profit for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011 compared to the previous year. The company saw robust growth due to a rise in order book over the last few quarters and has guided for over 35% revenue growth over the next 12 months. However, the analyst downgraded the stock to Reduce due to rich valuations and concerns over potential execution challenges due to a record high order backlog.
For the fourth quarter of 2010, TVS Motor reported net sales of Rs. 1,216 crore, up 33.7% year-over-year due to a 27.8% increase in volumes and 8.7% increase in realizations. Operating margins expanded 118 basis points due to a 416 basis point drop in raw material costs. Net profit was Rs. 20.3 crore, up 38.9% year-over-year. Going forward, TVS Motor expects to improve market share following new product launches but faces competitive pressures. The analyst maintains a neutral rating due to recent stock price appreciation and TVS Motor's inconsistent performance history.
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
1. 4QFY2010 Result Update I Media
April 29, 2010
Balaji Telefilms NEUTRAL
CMP Rs59
Performance Highlights Target Price -
Balaji Telefilms posted yet another quarter of a disappointing Top-line, which Investment Period -
declined by 32% yoy and 14% qoq to Rs33.5cr, as both commissioned and
sponsored programming registered a decline. However, on a sequential Stock Info
basis, the average realisations registered an improvement (both commission Sector Media
and sponsored realisations registered a spike to the tune of 11-15%). After
another disappointing quarter of results and volatility in the show pipeline, we Market Cap (Rs cr) 383
have revised our estimates for FY2011E and FY2012E downwards, factoring
Beta 1.0
in: 1) lower programming revenues, and 2) pressure on Margins, due to
higher production costs (new programs expected to launch in 1HFY2011E 52 WK High / Low 78/40
and a modest Movie pipeline). We recommend a Neutral view on the stock.
Avg. Daily Volume 351,470
Yet another quarter of disappointing results: Balaji Telefilms (BTL) posted yet Face Value (Rs) 2
another quarter of disappointing results. The Top-line for the company BSE Sensex 17,503
declined by 32% yoy and 14% qoq, impacted by a decrease in total
programming hours by 19% yoy and 22% qoq, as three commissioned shows Nifty 5,254
went off-air during the quarter. The company registered an Operating loss of Reuters Code BLTE.BO
Rs1.3cr, which was lower on a yoy basis; however, on a sequential basis, the
Operating loss increased, owing to the weak Top-line and rise in Staff cost. In Bloomberg Code BLJT @IN
terms of Earnings, Balaji posted a Rs3.4cr profit (over a loss of Rs14.6cr yoy),
Shareholding Pattern (%)
primarily aided by a one-time gain of Rs11.2cr, on account of a settlement of
dues from INX Media and lower depreciation charges. Promoters 40.2
MF/Banks/Indian FIs 22.5
Outlook and Valuation: Going ahead, we expect BTL’s financial performance
to remain under pressure, owing to a low visibility of its programming slate FII/NRIs/OCBs 27.4
and a cut in the programming hours (both sponsored programming hours
Indian Public 9.9
and commissioned programming hours). While BTL is ramping-up its
production slate, the rising competition in content production and lower shelf Abs. (%) 3m 1yr 3yr
lives for TV shows are likely to keep realisations and programming hours
volatile. Moreover, rich valuations at 15.8x FY2012E EPS cannot be justified, Sensex 7.0 53.5 25.8
given BTL’s highly unstable and volatile Earnings scenario. Hence, we
recommend a Neutral view on the stock. Balaji Tele. 8.5 33.0 (63.7)
Key Financials (Consolidated)
Y/E Mar (Rs cr) FY2009 FY2010E FY2011E FY2012E
Net Sales 337.5 159.2 182.8 238.1
% chg (10.8) (52.8) 14.8 30.3
Net Profit (Adj) 0.8 6.4 16.6 24.4
% chg (99.1) - 158.0 47.1
OPM (%) 4.8 (5.9) 7.2 10.3
EPS (Rs) 0.1 1.0 2.5 3.7
P/E (x) - 61.2 23.2 15.8 Anand Shah
Tel: 022 – 4040 3800 Ext: 334
P/BV (x) 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.9
E-mail: anand.shah@angeltrade.com
RoE (%) 0.2 1.7 4.3 6.1
RoCE (%) (1.9) (5.4) (0.1) 2.2
Chitrangda Kapur
EV/Sales (x) 0.5 0.9 0.8 0.5
Tel: 022 – 4040 3800 Ext: 323
EV/EBITDA (x) 9.6 (15.3) 10.7 5.3 E-mail: chitrangdar.kapur@angeltrade.com
Source: Company, Angel Research
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Please refer to important disclosures at the end of this report Sebi Registration No: INB 010996539
2. Balaji Telefilms I 4QFY2010 Result Update
Exhibit 1: Quarterly Performance Update (Standalone)
Y/E March (Rs cr) 4QFY10 4QFY09 % chg FY10 FY09 % chg
Net Sales 33.5 49.4 (32.2) 152.8 294.9 (48.2)
Cost of Production 21.8 41.6 (47.5) 106.1 180.7 (41.3)
(% of sales) 65.2 84.3 69.4 61.3
Staff cost 4.9 2.1 133.1 16.4 13.2 24.0
(% of sales) 14.7 4.3 10.7 4.5
Other expenditure 8.1 23.0 (64.9) 31.0 61.3 (49.5)
(% of sales) 24.1 46.6 20.3 20.8
Total Expenditure 34.8 66.8 (47.8) 153.4 255.2 (39.9)
Operating Profit (1.3) (17.4) (0.6) 39.8
OPM (%) (3.9) (35.1) (0.4) 13.5
Interest 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Depreciation 2.4 12.5 (80.6) 10.3 23.5 (56.1)
Other Income 14.6 6.1 138.5 33.2 21.3 56.0
PBT (excl Ext. Items) 10.8 (23.8) 22.3 37.5 (40.7)
Ext Income/(Expenses) 0.0 (0.3) 0.0 (0.3)
PBT (incl Ext. Items) 10.8 (24.1) 22.3 37.2 (40.1)
(% of Sales) 32.3 (48.8) 14.6 12.6
Prov. for Taxation 7.4 (9.5) 7.1 10.8 (34.9)
(% of PBT) 68.7 39.3 31.7 29.2
Recurring PAT 3.4 (14.3) 15.2 26.7 (43.0)
PATM (%) 10.1 (28.9) 9.9 9.0
Reported PAT 3.4 (14.6) 15.2 26.3 (42.3)
Equity Shares (cr) 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5
EPS (Rs) 0.5 (2.2) 2.3 4.0
Source: Company, Angel Research
More shows called off; Top-line declines both yoy and qoq
Balaji Telefilms posted yet another quarter of a disappointing Top-line, which
declined 32% yoy and 14% qoq to Rs33.5cr, as both commissioned and sponsored
programming registered a decline. The total programming hours decreased by 19%
yoy and 22% qoq to 308 hours, as three commissioned shows went off-air during
the quarter. However, a sequential improvement in average realisations to
Rs1.1mn/hr (both commission and sponsored realisations registered a spike to the
tune of 11-15%) came in as a positive surprise. The management has attributed the
same to incentive payments gained on higher rating shows like Pavitra Rishta and
Bandini.
On a consolidated basis (including Movies), for FY2010, Balaji reported a Top-line
of Rs159cr (53% yoy de-growth), where the content business registered a Rs152.8cr
Top-line (de-growth of 48% yoy) and Movies posted a revenue of Rs6.4cr (Rs42.3cr,
only one release this year, named Love, Sex and Dhoka, LSD)
Operational Losses decline yoy due to base effect and lower Production costs
On the Operating front, the company registered a loss of Rs1.3cr (loss of Rs17.4cr
last year). The decrease in the Operating Loss may be attributed to a decrease in
Production costs (down by 1,911bp yoy) and a significant decline in Other
Expenditure, down by 2,250bp yoy, due to base effect, as 4QFY2009 had large
one-off items, including provision for doubtful debts (dues from INX Media), legal
charges against Star and diminution in long-term investments. However, on a
sequential basis, the operational losses increased from Rs0.5cr, owing to the weak
Top-line and a rise in Staff costs by 1,041bp yoy.
April 29, 2010 2
3. Balaji Telefilms I 4QFY2010 Result Update
One-time gain from INX and lower depreciation keep Earnings afloat in the green
In terms of Earnings, Balaji posted an Rs3.4cr profit (over a loss of Rs14.6cr yoy),
largely aided by a one-time gain of Rs11.2cr on account of settlement of dues from
INX Media (reflected in higher Other Income, which rose 139% yoy) and lower
depreciation charges, which stood at Rs2.4cr (Rs12.5cr), due to base effect
(4QFY2009 had additional depreciation of Rs9.5cr on account of full depreciation of
a set demolished due to a show being called off). On a sequential basis, the Net
Profit for the company registered an increase of 86.6% qoq. However, adjusted for a
one-time gain of INX dues and like-to-like depreciation charges, the company
registered a loss of Rs7.8cr for the quarter (Loss of Rs4.8cr yoy and profit of Rs1.8cr
qoq).
On a consolidated basis, for FY2010, Earnings jumped to Rs6.4cr (Rs0.8cr) despite
sharp de-growth in Top-line and operational loss, largely owing to high base effect
(FY2009 had significant one-off losses from INX (Rs28cr) and Movie business
(Rs23cr).
More shows called off; Sequential improvement in Realisation positive
During the quarter, the commissioned programming hours registered a decrease of
24% qoq to 164 hours from 216.5 hours on account of three shows being called off
air – Beyttaab Dil Kee Tamana Hai (Sony), Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajana (Star Plus)
and Kis Desh Mein Hain Mera Dil (Star Plus). The sponsored programming hours
registered a 19% decline qoq to 144 hours. Overall, total programming hours
decreased sequentially by 22% qoq. Moreover, in April, another show – Pyar ka
Bandhan (Sony) and two sponsored shows - Kanmaneeya (Sun TV) and
Kadhaparayum Kaaviyaanjali (Surya TV) – have been called off air.
Going ahead, the management has indicated the launch of 4 commissioned
programs in 1HFY2011E (delayed this quarter, due to IPL Season 3), whereas
sponsored programs are likely to remain at similar levels. According to Media
reports, possible show launches include Keshav Pandit on Zee and Sarwagun
Sampanna on NDTV Imagine.
In terms of realisations, a sequential improvement in average realisations to
Rs1.1mn/hr (both commission and sponsored realisations registered a spike to the
tune of 11-15%) came in as a positive surprise.
The management has attributed the improvement in realisations this quarter to
incentive payments gained on higher-rating shows like Pavitra Rishta and Bandini.
The management also indicated that 3QFY2010 witnessed the bottoming of
realisations and, going ahead, realisations are expected to improve by 10-15% yoy.
Exhibit 2: Operational Highlights – Programming Hours and Realisations
4QFY2010 4QFY2009 % yoy 3QFY2010 % qoq
Revenues (Rs cr)
Commissioned 28.0 42.5 (34.1) 33.0 (15.3)
Sponsored 5.5 6.9 (20.2) 5.9 (6.9)
Total Sales 33.5 49.4 (32.2) 39.0 (14.0)
Programming Hours
Commissioned 164.0 193.5 (15.2) 216.5 (24.2)
Sponsored 144.0 185.5 (22.4) 177.0 (18.6)
Total Hrs of Programming 308.0 379.0 (18.7) 393.5 (21.7)
Realisation/Hour (Rs mn)
Commissioned 1.71 2.20 (22.3) 1.53 11.9
Sponsored 0.38 0.37 2.8 0.33 14.4
Avg. Realisation 1.09 1.30 (16.5) 0.99 9.9
Source: Company, Angel Research
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4. Balaji Telefilms I 4QFY2010 Result Update
LSD becomes a hit; Movies registers Rs6.4cr Revenue, Rs8.9cr loss
Balaji Motion Pictures Ltd (BMPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company,
released only one movie during the year named Love, Sex Aur Dhoka (LSD) during
March 2010. LSD became a one of only 3 hit films in the year till date. BMPL posted
revenue of Rs6.4cr (Rs42.6cr) for the year and a Net loss of Rs8.9cr (Loss of
Rs23.3cr). The profitability of this division was partially hit due to a lower realisation
on the sale of satellite rights and provisions for doubtful debts, coupled with
selling/distribution expenses of LSD, partial benefits of which will accrue in the
coming year.
Balaji has lined up two upcoming releases in FY2011E – Once upon a time in
Mumbai (Starring Ajay Devgan, slated for release on July 30) and Shor (Directed by
DK & Raj). Both the movies have an estimated Budget of Rs30-35cr and Rs7-8cr,
respectively.
Bhayander property may lead to significant one-time gains, if settled
The Company has invested an amount of Rs31cr in land approximately measuring
24,687 sq mt and situated within the limits of the Mira Bhayander Municipal
Corporation, for the purpose of building studios. The Company has been made a
party in the dispute between the original owner of the land and a buyer. The matter
is sub judice at the Thane Civil Court. The interim application by the buyer was
dismissed by the Thane Civil Court and the Honorable Bombay High Court. The
special leave petition filed by the buyer on April 9, 2010 against these dismissals
before the Honorable Supreme Court was withdrawn and hence dismissed by the
Court.
The Management has indicated that the cost of the investment for the company
stood at Rs47-50cr (market value estimated to be higher). Moreover, while the initial
plan was to set-up studios, the management is open to evaluating other options with
regards to the use/sale of land, including development.
Outlook and Valuation
After another disappointing quarter of results and volatility in the show pipeline, we
have revised our estimates downwards, factoring in: 1) lower programming
revenues, and 2) pressure on Margins, due to higher production costs (new
programs expected to launch in 1HFY2011E and a modest Movie pipeline). Hence,
our Earnings estimates stands pruned by 18-23%.
Exhibit 3: Revision in Estimates
Old Estimate New Estimate % chg
(Rs cr) FY2011E FY2012E FY2011E FY2012E FY2011E FY2012E
Revenue 221.2 287.1 182.8 238.1 (17.4) (17.1)
EBITDA 8.1 10.9 7.2 10.3 (90bp) (59bp)
EPS 3.3 4.6 2.5 3.7 (23.3) (18.6)
Source: Company, Angel Research
Going ahead, we expect BTL’s financial performance to remain under pressure,
owing to a low visibility of its programming slate and a cut in the programming
hours (both sponsored programming hours and commissioned programming
hours). On the Operating front, we expect BTL to witness severe pressure on its
Margins, which are likely to remain in single-digits, owing to lower yields of its
shows, new program launches, investments in the Movie business and the New
Media business.
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While BTL is ramping up its production slate, rising competition in content
production and lower shelf lives for TV shows are likely to keep realisations and
programming hours volatile. Moreover, rich valuations at 15.8x FY2012E EPS
cannot be justified, given BTL’s highly unstable and volatile Earnings scenario.
Hence, we recommend a Neutral view on the stock. Nonetheless, upside risks to our
estimates include: 1) Settlement and disposal of the Bhayander Property, and 2)
Possible positive re-negotiations with Star.
Key Assumptions (Consolidated)
Exhibit 4: Revenue Growth
Y/E March (Rs cr) FY2009 FY2010E FY2011E FY2012E
Commissioned Revenues 268.4 128.4 126.3 167.6
Sponsored Revenues 26.5 24.4 18.5 25.5
Others (Incl Movie Biz) 42.6 6.4 38.0 45.0
Total Operating Revenues 337.5 159.2 182.8 238.1
YoY Growth (%)
Commissioned Revenues (10.8) (52.2) (1.6) 32.7
Sponsored Revenues (5.9) (7.7) (24.5) 38.0
Others (Incl Movie Biz) 6.8 (85.0) 495.1 18.4
Total Operating Revenues (8.5) (52.8) 14.8 30.3
Segmental Contribution (%)
Commissioned Revenues 79.5 80.6 69.1 70.4
Sponsored Revenues 7.8 15.4 10.1 10.7
Others (Incl Movie Biz) 12.6 4.0 20.8 18.9
Source: Company, Angel Research
Exhibit 5: Programming Hours
Y/E March FY2009 FY2010E FY2011E FY2012E
Commissioned 927 763 721 862
Sponsored 570 638 450 570
Total Hours 1,497 1,401 1,171 1,432
YoY Growth (%)
Commissioned 1.0 (17.7) (5.5) 19.6
Sponsored (12.6) 11.9 (29.5) 26.7
Total Hours (4.6) (6.4) (16.4) 22.3
Source: Company, Angel Research
Exhibit 6: Realisation
Y/E March (Rs mn) FY2009 FY2010E FY2011E FY2012E
Commissioned 2.90 1.67 1.75 1.94
Sponsored 0.47 0.39 0.41 0.45
Avg Realisation 1.97 1.09 1.24 1.35
YoY Growth (%)
Commissioned (11.6) (41.9) 4.1 10.9
Sponsored 7.6 (17.5) 7.1 9.0
Avg Realisation (6.0) (44.6) 13.4 9.0
Source: Company, Angel Research
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