Titan Industries – Impressive Recovery

Titan’s business has turned around during Q3FY10, but the sheer velocity of the rebound has come as a major positive surprise. The company reported an exceptional performance on all counts – revenues grew by 30% YoY to Rs 13.3bn, the EBITDA margin expanded by 225bps, while adjusted net profit doubled to Rs 754mn.

Strong growth was seen in both its jewellery and watch businesses, Titan reported a 30.2% YoY rise in revenues to Rs 13.3bn, as against our estimate of Rs 11.5bn for the quarter. (more…)

State Bank of India – Better is the Only Way

Post somewhat disappointing results from India’s Largest Bank, the State Bank of India analysts believe that going forward, the bank has to only get better, though it maybe gradual process.

SBI’s headline profits were 5% below our (and consensus estimates); operationally too, it lacked meaningful direction. While there are signs of improvement – expansion in net interest margins, further improvements in deposit mix and healthy fee income growth. (more…)

Reliance Infrastructure – EPS + Analysis

Post Q3 Fy10 results of Reliance Infrastructure, here is Analysts view on the company. Roads: 2 toll roads started operations; achieved financial closure of Gurgaon – Faridabad toll road and won / emerged L1 on 6 roads concessions. RELI hopes to quadruple roads portfolio in the next 2-3 years. Mumbai metro rail financial closure done & bagged Rs110bn Line 2 in 2QF10.

Bofa Merrill has set an EPS expectations of Rs 56 and Rs 57.10 for fy10 and fy11 respectively with a 12 month price target of Rs 1,520 and a BUY rating. (more…)

Reliance Infrastructure Regulator and E&C Impact Q3 FY 10

Reliance Infra (RELI) had weak 3Q10 with Rec. PAT Rs2.7bn -30%YoY on non recognition of Rs580mn of profit on electricity sale of Rs700mn (delayed tariff hike in Mumbai License area – MLA), weak execution in EPC (sales -7%YoY), higher depreciation (+41%YoY) and lower treasury income (-27%YoY). However, Rec. PAT would be -15%YoY if profit of Rs580mn has been considered. Reported PAT +10%YoY due to loss of Rs1.4bn on derivative instruments last year. E&C order backlog was Rs190bn – 5.9x FY10E sales. (more…)

India Earnings Season So Far – Mixed Bucket

Aggregate earnings growth for Sensex companies at 20% yoy was in line with expectations. The breadth was however disappointing. Sectorally, only IT services exceeded expectations.

Revenue growth was driven by cyclical sectors benefiting from a weak base effect, be it commodity prices for global sectors or weak volumes for local cyclicals. (more…)

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