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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The current global scenario remains overtly uncertain. Off-late, several investors have a
long list of India-centric concerns as well.
While taking cognizance of such concerns we believe that the Indian economy
continues to be on a strong footing:
• Revival of investment likely the next big push for growth–capex set for a take-off
in FY11
• Rise in interest rates will be in “baby steps”; not to spoil growth recovery.
Valuations being no longer cheap for India, markets can stay sideways in the next 3-6
months.
Stock selection will be the key rather than betting on overall market movements
• Over the next 6 months, easy liquidity will keep fuelling inflation globally, which
will have both positive and negative implications. To benefit in such a situation,
we believe, one should:
own: (a) businesses with better pricing power; (b) manufacturers with
stronger vertical integration; and (c) natural asset owners (e.g., mining,
integrated manufacturers); and
Top
Top Picks EW Code Current price Target Price Upside (%)
Picks
1 Reliance Industries RELIND 1021 1167 14.3
2 Unitech Limited UNILTD 83 123 48.2
3 Deepak Fertilizers DEEFER 146 172 17.8
4 Lakshmi Energy LAKENE 100 147 47.0
5 CESC Limited CESLTD 388 458 18.0
CAS RESEARCH DESK • FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH 28th JULY 2010
z Slow down in global demand could impact RELIND’s refining and chemical
margins.
Our outlook on RELIND has improved, as we believe refining margins have bottomed and
will gradually inch upwards. Further, we expect the exploration activity to gain traction in
CY10, and expand the potential for news flow. The stock is currently trading at a P/E of
15.0x and P/BV of 2.1x on FY11E basis and at a P/E of 12.0x and P/BV of 1.8sx on
FY12E basis. Given these attractive valuations and its growth prospects, we believe the
stock offers upside potential in the near term.
CAS RESEARCH DESK • FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH 28th July 2010
key deliverables—money raising through path breaking QIPs, securing telecom Year to Mar FY10 FY11E FY12E
licenses’, tying up a partner for the telecom venture at attractive valuations in a Revenues 1.8 45.8 36.1
EBITDA (24.5) 20.8 50.5
hostile environment.
PBT (18.8) 15.9 56.6
Net Profit (21.7) 12.2 63.5
INVESTMENT RISKS
EPS (51.5) 12.2 63.5
z Unitech Ltd has launched 26.2 mn sq ft in FY10 itself along with the ongoing 55 mn
sq ft. The execution on such a large scale can pose issuers related to time and FINANCIALS (Rs. mn) (%)
cost overruns and of quality management, which can deplete the value for Year to Mar FY11E FY12E
shareholders of UNILTD. Revenues 42,987 58,500
EBITDA 14,531 21,870
z Our valuation approach for Unitech is justifiable on a land bank valuation basis. A PBT 13,543 21,212
shift in liquidity environment may result in investors valuing cash flows over Net Profit 10,513 17,189
balance sheet valuation, causing severe underperformance of the stock from the EPS 4.0 6.6
current levels.
Unitech has shown continued traction in volumes and execution. The improving cash flow
is also reflected in the company’s reducing debt. The demerger of Unitech Infra is
expected to accord additional growth opportunities. The stock is currently trading at a P/E
of 19.0x and P/BV of 1.6x on FY11E basis and at a P/E of 11.5x and P/BV of 1.4x on
FY12E basis. Given these attractive valuations and its growth prospects, we believe the
stock offers upside potential in the near term.
CAS RESEARCH DESK • FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH 28th July 2010
contracted about 0.72 mmscmd i.e. 90% of the requirement. For the remaining Year to Mar FY10 FY11E FY12E
10%, the company buys from the spot market. These agreements will help DFPCL Revenues (10) 20.1 28.3
EBITDA 0.1 12.7 23.7
to achieve high utilisation for its capacities and control volatility in input costs.
PBT 0.1 7.8 30.9
Net Profit (0.1) 11.0 31.8
INVESTMENT RISKS
EPS (0.1) 11.0 31.8
z High volatility in crude prices could adversely impact the company’s raw material
costs and, hence, its profitability. FINANCIALS (Rs. mn) (%)
Year to Mar FY11E FY12E
z Even today, Indian agriculture is largely dependent on the monsoon. Poor Revenues 15,964 20,475
monsoon could, therefore, be a demand dampener. EBITDA 3,292 4,072
PBT 2,263 2,962
z Any delay in the payment of subsidies by GoI or payment of the same by means of Net Profit 1,557 2,052
fertiliser bonds, could strain the company’s working capital cycle. The Indian EPS 17.7 23.3
finance minister has, however, assured that the entire subsidy amount will be paid
in cash and not bonds.
Given strong revenue and profit growth prospects over the next two years (with better
capacity utilisation, new capacities), DEEFER looks attractive at current levels.
At CMP of INR 137 (incl. dividend of INR 4.5), DEEFER is available at 7.4x and 5.6x
consolidated P/E and at 4.6x and 3.6x consolidated EV/EBITDA of FY11E and FY12E,
respectively and at 0.97x P/B on FY12E with ROE of 18.4%. Based on 4.5x FY12E
EV/EBIDTA, we value DEEFER at INR 172 per share and recommend a 'BUY'.
CAS RESEARCH DESK • FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH 28th July 2010
z LAKENE, the largest rice processor in India with processing capacity of 1.2 mtpa, EDELWEISS CLASSIFICATION
still forms less than 1% of the country’s highly fragmented 135 mn tonne paddy Market Cap Small Cap
processing industry. We believe, as the value chain gets more organised, bigger Liquidity Moderate
players will emerge due to better efficiency and better access to working capital YTD Profit Growth 20 to 50%
funding, forcing smaller unorganised millers to shut shop. LAKENE, already the YTD Sales Growth 20 to 50%
largest rice processor in India, is best placed to capture this opportunity.
GROWTH METRICS (%)
z LAKENE has impressively diversified its revenue streams, by expanding its product Year to Mar FY10 FY11E FY12E
portfolio to include Pusa rice and power. This has helped LEAF to mitigate the Revenues 49.3 26.9 19.1
demand risk from FCI. We expect FCI’s rice contribution to revenues to fall below EBITDA 6.5 22.7 12
PBT 8.6 38.4 19.9
40% by FY12 from over 80% seen in the past few years. However, with the
Net Profit 9.5 18.3 18.6
addition of Pusa rice, the element of pricing risk has been introduced for the
EPS 9.5 18.3 18.6
company.
z LAKENE has always dealt with wholesale markets until this point of time and the
lack of experience in retail operations might be a drag on the company in the short
term.
Given the company’s improving product mix and likelihood of concerns of FCI offtake
subsiding, LAKENE’s outlook is positive. On the back of strong and steady profitability,
along with high return ratios, valuations look attractive. LAKENE has historically traded in
the one-year forward P/E band of 8–14x.
At CMP of INR 101, the company is trading at a P/E of 5.5x FY11E and 4.6x FY12E.
Based on DCF, we arrive at a fair value of INR 147, and recommend a 'BUY' on the stock.
CAS RESEARCH DESK • FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH 28th July 2010
z Retail arm – Spencers: The losses in FY09 have significantly increased and the
retail business has also been impacted due to the overall economic environment.
While there have been early signs of improvement any trend reversal could result
in higher cash outgo in retail translating into lower power business investment and
thereby impacting valuations.
In FY11, the Budge Budge expansion will add to earnings, while the Haldia and
Chandrapur projects will come up by FY14. With likely PE investment in the retail
subsidiary, we expect surplus cash to be retained for expanding the power project
portfolio, which could lead to further upsides and re-rating. Our SOTP of INR 458
excluding Haldia 600 MW project, Spencer’s and the retail mall, highlights 22.5% upside.
The stock is trading at P/E of 10.2x and 9.9x on FY11E and FY12E earnings,
respectively, and P/B value of 1.1x and 1.0x FY11 and FY12 book value, respectively.
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