Thursday 4 March 2010

PICK OF THE WEEK:
Moser Baer Ltd
BSE Code: 517140

CMP: Rs.77
Book Value: Rs.100.02
Market Cap: Rs.1276.60 Cr
Dividend: 6%
Introduction: Moser Baer, is one of India's leading technology companies. Established in 1983, Moser Baer successfully developed cutting edge technologies to become the world's second largest manufacturer of Optical Storage media like CDs and DVDs. The company also emerged as the first to market the next-generation of storage formats like Blu-ray Discs and HD DVD.
Recently, the company has transformed itself from a single business into a multi-technology organisation, diversifying into exciting areas of Solar Energy, Home Entertainment and IT Peripherals & Consumer Electronics. Moser Baer has a presence in over 82 countries, serviced through six marketing offices in India, the US, Europe and Japan, and has strong tie-ups with all major global technology players. Moser Baer has the distinction of being preferred supplier to all top global OEM brands.

The company manufactures the entire spectrum of optical storage media products including Recordable Compact Discs (CD-R), Rewritable Compact Discs (CD-RW), Recordable Digital Versatile Discs (DVD-R), Rewritable Digital Versatile Discs (DVD-RW) and blue laser discs (Blu-Ray).
Shareholing Pattern: The promoters hold 16.17%, while the public holding is 83.71%.
Financials: Revenue for FY09 stood at Rs.23, 924.4 million, profit before depreciation, interest, exceptional items and tax stood at Rs.4, 530.3 million and losses after tax was Rs.1, 508.7 million. Turnover was impacted during the year by the difficult economic environment, partially offset by weakening of Rupee. The Company was able to hold its operating margin through production efficiencies and control on working capital. The Company continues to generate gross cash flow and the same was Rs.3, 462.8 million in FY09.
For Q3FY10, the total sales of the company came out to be Rs.59.2 Cr as against Rs.65.52 Cr in the same period previous year. The net profit of the company for Q3FY10 came out to be Rs.3.23 Cr against a net loss of Rs.25.6 Cr in the same period previous year. Also both the net and operating profit margins improved considerably.
Triggers:
  • Moser Baer launched a digital video processing and authoring facility in Chennai. Moser Baer announced successful trials of first Gen 8.5 Thin Film plant.
  • The company will set up one of India's largest rooftop solar PV Installations in Surat.
  • The Company continues to focus on both extension of geographic reach in emerging growth markets as well as on development & growth of new customer accounts across major product lines globally to cement its leading position on storage media. These efforts will renew focus following the recent royalty settlement and resultant increased levels of Business certainty.
  • Moser Baer signed exclusive home video licensing deal with UTV Motion Pictures. The company concluded a strategic tie-up with LDK Solar.
  • Moser Baer's thin film solar modules are now IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) certified. It also launched 600VA UPS with improved features for better performance, MP3 players, TFT Monitors, LCD TV, etc.
    With the significant reduction in input costs, and relatively stable pricing, the optical media business is a strong cash generator for the group.
  • Moser Baer’s range of products makes it one of the world’s largest manufacturers and technology innovators in the optical media space. Its products are sold in 82 countries and it has six marketing offices in India, the US, Europe and Japan. In the Indian market, Moser Baer made its foray into the domestic optical storage market with the launch of the Moser Baer label in 2003. The company has blazed a new trail by introducing technologically innovative and truly world-class products in the Indian market.
  • A notable development in 2008 was the emergence of Blu-Ray as the future high definition format, with Toshiba announcing the discontinuation of HD DVD investments. Blu-Ray offers a considerable increase in storage capacity with its 25 to 50 GB data capacity. Moser Baer, the first non-Japanese company to have developed its own technology for manufacturing Blu-Ray, stands to benefit from the exponential growth that will inevitably come in sales of advanced formats in the coming months. The company is set to leverage its R&D strengths to establish leadership position in terms of supply of Blu-Ray media for global consumption.
  • The Company last year settled its long drawn licensing and patent dispute with Phillips. The amicable settlement has paved the way for Moser Baer to maintain and strengthen its market leadership position as the worlds leading manufacturer of optical storage media products.
  • Moser Baer is also investing in nano technologies, which are in the R&D phase. This is a futuristic technology and because it will use very little material, it has the potential to bring down the cost of electricity generation considerably.
  • The solar energy sector is increasingly realising its potential as a cost-effective alternative source of power. In the last fiscal, Moser Baer Photovoltaic Limited has consolidated its production facilities by installing 80 MW Module line and 80 MW Cell line manufacturing capacity. The cumulative efforts have resulted in it achieving a growth of more than 100% over FY08. Despite an increasingly difficult environment for Solar especially in 3rd & 4th quarter of the year, as the credit market froze, it continued to execute its strategy to make the Company, a global provider of high quality solar solutions. While the solar industry has grown astonishingly over last decade, however, it is still in a nascent stage of growth. Market structures differ between countries primarily on account of subsidies in place, ownership of installation, nature of customer and variability of grid connection. In FY09, Germany & Spain continued to dominate in Solar market and governments across the world have increasingly announced subsidies to promote renewable energy industry in general and solar, in particular.
  • While the financial crisis has created a challenging environment in short term for the Industry, the fall in prices of Silicon and solar modules has helped the industry to accelerate towards grid parity and therefore, create greater opportunities for the company.
  • The company would benefit from the following provision in the recent Budget:
    (a) In FY11, the renewable energy plan outlay up by 61% at Rs.10 billion.
    (b) To set up National Clean Energy Fund. Rs.5 billion has been set aside for the setting up solar and small hydro units.
    (c) To set up 20, 000 MW of Solar Power by 2022.
    (d) To waive excise duty on photovoltaic cells and solar panels.

Conclusion: Considering all the facts mentioned above it has been found that the scrip is highly undervalued and should move up in the days to come. Medium and long term investors can buy the scrip at any price above Rs.70 for a short term target of Rs.92. In the long term the scrip could make new highs and could cross Rs.200 in the days to come.
From the charts it has been that most of the parameters are in buy mode. Besides this the stock is in the highly oversold territory and a bounce is expected very soon.

Note: The stock (This report was also sent to them) was recommended to the Paid Groups in this Sunday (28th February, 2010) .

Thursday 18 February 2010

Refex Refrigerants: Updates:
Refex Refrigerants Ltd came out with better than expected results for the Q3FY10, though the net sales dipped a bit. The total sales of the company the Q3FY10 came out to be Rs.6.92 Cr as against Rs.10.16 cr in the same period previous year. But what is amazing to note is that Profits from ordinary activities before tax is Rs.20.23 lakhs against a net loss of Rs.7.83 Cr in the same period previous year.
Also the net profit for the Q3FY10 came out to be Rs.12.16 lakhs against a net LOSS of Rs.4.57 Cr in the same period previous years.The company's wind farm project is going on smoothly and hopefully the company hopesa to complete the project within the next 6 months time frame. The company is also expected to free its pledged shares within a very short time. According to the sources close to me, it could get freezed in the next 3 months time frame.
The company's season has started and hopefully from the Q1FY11, Refex Refrigerants would start to show better performance.......
It is presently not using its full capacity due to economic downturn, which affected both its top and bottomlines. However, it is hoping to show better performance in the days to come, as the economy gathers steam. Its products are envionment friendly and hence it has a long way to go in the days to come. HOPING IT SHOW THE 2007--2008 PERFORMANCE GOING FORWARD. Meanwhile they have updated their web-site and you can go through the same in your free time.

Monday 25 January 2010

Pick of the Week:
Alok Industries Ltd
BSE Code: 521070
CMP: Rs.24.6
Book Value: Rs.35.47
EPS: Rs.3.41
Market Cap: Rs.1490 Cr
Introduction: Alok Industries Ltd is a fully integrated textile company and is amongst India’s largest textile manufacturers. It was established in 1986 as a private limited company, with its first polyester texturing plant being set up in 1989. It became a public limited company in 1993. Over the years, it has expanded into weaving, knitting, processing, home textiles and garments. And to ensure quality and cost efficiencies it has integrated backward into cotton spinning and manufacturing partially oriented yarn through the continuous polymerization route. It also provides embroidered products through Grabal Alok Impex Ltd., its associate company.
Alok Industries Ltd, has recently entered the domestic retail segment through a wholly owned subsidiary, Alok Retail India Limited, with a chain of stores named ‘H&A’ that offer garments and home textiles at attractive price points. It has also ventured into the realty space through wholly owned subsidiaries with investments in some prestigious projects in Mumbai. The company has focused on world class infrastructure, best-in-class technology, uncompromising quality standards and dynamic product innovation. Added to these has been its constant desire to surpass customer expectations. Today, Alok Industries Ltd represents the future of India’s textile industry.
Shareholding Pattern:
The promoters hold 36.69%% while the general public holds 63.20% of the shares of the company. The FIIs hold 20.92%, while the DIIs hold 12.59% of the shares of the company.
Financials:
For Q2FY10, the company came out with good set of numbers. The total sales of the company for Q2FY10 came out to be Rs.975.5 Cr as against Rs.698.14 Cr in the same period previous year. The net profit of the company for Q2FY10 came out to be Rs.57 Cr as against Rs.42.15 Cr in the same period previous year; however, this on an expanded equity capital of Rs.605.08 Cr as against Rs.196.97 Cr in the same period previous year.
Triggers:

• The company charting out strategies under which it would open stores in Malls after analyzing the cost effects.
• The company has a blue chip international customer base comprising of world renowned retailers, importers and brands. With commencement of spinning of cotton yarn, the company has achieved complete integration.
The Terry Towel project, which was part of Phase I & II, was commissioned in FY09. The Company has also successfully commissioned Continuous Polymerisation (CP) Plant at Saily (Silvassa). Phase III and Phase IV of the expansion of the Company's capacities, aggregating to Rs.1, 100 Cr and Rs.1, 180 Cr stands largely completed; the balance portion is progressing well and is expected to be completed very soon.
• The Company's textiles operations have shown encouraging growth trends, both in the domestic and in the exports markets. The capacity expansions which the Company had been putting in place for the past few years are nearing completion and the volume increases are starting to be reflected in operations and sales.
• Marketing initiatives across the world have both de-risked Alok Industries Ltd as well as contributed to a healthy order book. The Company believes that its scale of operations and integration across the textile chain will, in future, offer significant advantages in both cost and revenue.
• Given the increasing spending capacity of the middle-class consumer segment in India, retail remains an exciting prospect over the medium term. The Company's retail initiative is operated through its wholly owned subsidiary Alok Retail India Ltd., which has opened ninety 'H&A' stores across India. The Company wishes to expand the 'H&A' footprint to over 300 stores during the current financial year.
• The Company's investment in Grabal Alok (UK) Ltd, as part of the Group's overseas retail foray is now starting to show improved results. The stores, which are spread across the UK and offer quality apparel and fashion products at affordable prices, are also in the process of being rebranded from “qs’ to “Store Twenty One”. The second half of FY 2008-09 has reflected improved topline--thanks to cost rationalization and efficiency maximization measures, the 'middle line' has also shown improvement. This encouraging trend has been carried on during the first quarter of the current financial year as well.
Conclusion:
From the charts it has been found that the stock is trading above it 50 and 200 days moving averages, which is encouraging. Considering the other chartical parameters it can be concluded that the stock can be purchased at any price above Rs.24 for a target of Rs.31—32 in the next 30 days time frame.

Note: The stock was recommended to the Paid Groups on 19th January, 2010, in the Sunday Report.

Thursday 14 January 2010

Pick of the week:
Gwalior Chemical Industries (GCIL):
BSE Code: 532764
Book Value: Rs.80.33
EPS: Rs.38.69
P/E: 2.3
Market Cap: Rs.219.62
Accumulate: To be bought around the strong support of Rs.86
Target: Rs.105—Rs.115
Time: 6months
Introduction: Gwalior Chemical Industries (GCIL) is a producer of specialty chemical products at its two chemical facilities located at Nagda (Madhya Pradesh) and Ankleshwar (Gujarat). It has built a formidable presence in the specialty chemical industry and extensively catered to the needs of customers covering the agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, dyes and flavours and fragrance industries. It also manufactures and sells special Viscose Dye Pigments catering to the textile sector. It caters to various industries like agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and dyes industries. It also produces Chlorotoluene range of products like benzyl chloride, benzaldeyhde, benzotrichloride, benzyl alcohol and its other derivatives. It also produces sulphur chloride range of products.
Shareholding Pattern: The promoters hold 59.98% while the general public holds 40.02%. The FIIs hold 2.90% while the Mutual Funds hold 8.37% of the shares of the company.
Triggers:
• The first and the foremost reason for recommending the scrip is the growth in the agrochemical segment where the growth in the agricultural sector is expected to drive the growth. With government expected to go for another round of green revolution the demand for the same is expected to increase.
• The Company has decided a buyback of shares of the Company. In the first phase, the Company proposes to buy back 40, 50,000 shares at Rs.120 per share through a tender offer route in this financial year.
• The Company has completed the transfer of its chemical business at Nagda, Madhya Pradesh and wind mill businesses at Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra to Lanxess India Pvt. Ltd. on September 01, 2009. The Company will invest the sale proceeds in power generation business and manufacturing of high value specialty chemicals at Ankleshwar. The cash derived from sale,
after initial distribution to Shareholders, when put to use in power generation and in building the Ankleshwar facility into specialty chemical hub will yield superior return to the Shareholders. This sale shall enable the Company to distribute some cash back to the Shareholders as well as invest in the growth of the businesses.
• The company gave a dividend of 12 % (Rs.1.20 per share) for the financial year ended 31st March 2009 same as in the FY08, inspite of the challenging market conditions. The total amount of dividend for the year ended 31st March, 2009 is Rs.296.12 Lacs.
• Expansion Plans and the year under review: In the year under review (FY10) the Company has earmarked upon expansion of capacities and infrastructure facilities thereof outlined herewith along with the expected dates of completion. Sr. Name of product Existing Expected Completion
No. Capacity Capacity
1. Chlorotoluene & its Derivatives: from 84100 TPA to 137000 TPA completion on September, 2009
2. Sulphur Oxy Chloride & its Derivatives: from 41000 TPA to 41000 TPA--> Completed
3. Pigments; from 2400 TPA to 3000 TPA--> Completed
4. Others: From 115700 TPA to 170400 TPA--->Completed
5. Co-generation power plant - NIL 4 MW Power & 45 TPH Steam Jan, 2010
• The Company has achieved an international award instituted by Indian Merchant Chamber,
Mumbai. The award is given to the company in manufacturing category for adopting world class
practices in quality management systems and for creating excellence in business performance and supply chain.
• The Company has also incorporated a wholly owned foreign Subsidiary Company in the name of Gwalior Chemicals LLC in May, 2008 under the law of the United State of America, with the
objective of carrying on business of selling products manufactured by it in the American Markets.
• The Company has also incorporated a wholly owned Indian NBFC Subsidiary in the name of GCIL Finance Limited with the initial paid up capital of 250 lacs.
• The company has adopted TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), designed by JIPM (Japan
Institute of Plant Maintenance), to improve the efficiency and performance of the plants by
eliminating Break down Losses and Defects.
• The Company has handled adverse effects of largest recession of century quite well. Its well
designed product basket with recognized quality coupled with strong domestic industrial base has enabled it to deal situation squarely. The products of the Company are focused primarily on the agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, dyes and flavors & fragrance industry and as a result, its
operations are significantly influenced by the trends of the aforesaid industries. The Company
sees a robust growth in the industries in supplies too. On the other hand availability, cost and
quality of inputs like chlorine, steam and electricity have a significant impact on the working of
the Company.
• As regards the financial performance, the company posted good results for FY08 and FY09 as a whole. On a standalone basis, the total sales of the company for FY09, came out to be Rs.381.4 Cr as against Rs.295.7 Cr in the same period previous year. The net profit of the company for FY09, came out to be Rs.27.7 Cr as against Rs.24.32 Cr in the same period previous year. This gave an EPS of Rs.11.23 in FY09, as against Rs.9.85 in the same period previous year. For Q2FY10, the total sales of the company came out to be Rs.57.53 Cr as against Rs.74.77 Cr in the same period previous year. The net profit of the company for Q2FY10, came out to be Rs.76.5 Cr as against Rs.7.03 Cr in the same period previous year. The EPS of the company for Q2FY10, came out to be Rs.30.99 as against Rs.2.85 in the same period previous year.
Conclusion and Chart Check: Though the operating profit margins are in pressure but the Company is expected to maintain its margins in future as it will be able to pass on the cost to the clients. With good amount of rise in demand and increased capacity the valuations are expected to improve and hence, the investors can slowly accumulate the scrip near the support of Rs.86, for a target of Rs.105 115, in the next 6 months time frame. The stock may not rise immediately though Bollinger bands, MACD and Stochastic are more or less in the buy mode. It is not a momentum counter and hence its rise will be slow but steady. The stock is best suited for highly volatile markets.
Note: The stock was recommended to the Paid Groups on 20-12-09 in the Sunday Report.
AMBALAL SARABHAI ENTERPRISES LTD.
BSE Code: 500009,
Face Value: Rs.10
CMP: Rs.14.05
EPS: Rs.7.55
Target: Rs.22--25
Time Frame: 3 months time frame.
The company's principal activity is the manufacture and marketing of pharmaceutical products and bulk drugs. Its products are injectables, liquid, ointments, powders, tablets and capsules, vaccine and serum of penicillin, tetracycline or derivatives and Vitamin C and it derivatives. It operates in two segments: Pharmaceuticals and Electronics. The plants are located at Vadodara and Ahmedabad.
The promoter holding has increased from 26.12% in September, 2008 to 30.43% in September, 2009 quarter. Or on a Y-o-Y basis the promoters' holding has increased, which is a good sign. Now if you see, its peer group, then we would get surprised to find the names Cipla Ltd and Sun Pharma Ltd.
Some of the triggers are mentioned below:
* The Bulk Drugs plant of Synbiotics Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the company at Luna has already commenced production activities.
* The Company has acquired manufacturing and marketing Company i.e. Suvik Hitek Pvt. Ltd. The Ethical Division has re-launched the products of Suvik and Sarabhai Chemicals in market as planned with new team of field force who has promoted products to the selected doctors in India.
* The Oncology Division is also strengthened by adding new products and team of field force. During the year under review, Oncology Division has launched two new products viz. Fludagem & Xtinib.
* For the year 2009-10, Electronics Division of the Company has lined up high end products for marketing from reputed manufacturers and has also owned new products like Turbidity meter, Hb meter, Vis- Doublebeam Spectra, etc.
* Telerad Division would try to get the maximum possible orders for Spares/other Peripherals keeping Dollar business and system sales improving.
* During FY09, the Company has promoted a Company viz. Vovantis Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., a pharmaceutical specialists with a vision to establish a state of the art manufacturing facility specializing in Novel Effervescent drug delivery system. In a short span of time, this company is having presence in the US, Europe and Asian markets with its own offices in the respective places.
* Asence Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, incorporated in the US specializes in the supply of quality pharmaceutical preparations (Finished Dosage Forms and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) to international markets. Asence Inc., through the company, pursues a multi-layered growth strategy combining internal product development, strategic alliances and collaboration with cGMP manufacturing partners, acquisitions of products and leverage of infrastructure in India and the US.
* The Company is under massive restructuring process of its business to strengthen and improve its over all financial condition. In order to reduce cost, the Company has announced VRS Scheme and many employees have opted for the said Scheme including accounts officials and staffs.
Now if you go through the June, 2009 quarter results we will find that they were good as to compared to the same quarter previous year.
I remember a couple of years back, the stock raced from Rs.12 to around 32--33 hitting continuous upper circuits....this could be repeated this time also.
The stock has consolidated in a range for a long time before starting to move up.....Hence it should be prudent to accumulate the scrip around the CMP of Rs.14.05. The stock yesterday moved up with good volumes.

Friday 18 December 2009

Pick of the Week
Tulsyan NEC Ltd:
BSE Code: 513629
CMP: Rs.56.35
Book Value: Rs.109.97
Dividend Yield: 3.55%
Market Cap: Rs.28.18 Cr
Introduction: Incorporated in 1974 as National Engineering Cmopany, Tulsyan NEC Ltd (TNEC) manufactures rolled steel products. It tapped the capital market in 1994 for implementing a modernization-cum-expansion project. Its steel products include finished steel (84,000 TPA), MS Ingots (36,000 TPA) and MS billets (72,000 TPA). The company later on diversified into manufacturing packaging products such as HDPE/PP woven sacks & flexible intermediate bulk containers, the capacity of which at present stands enhanced to 28,000 TPA.
The company’s steel and TMT bars find application in housing & construction, power, Defense & Railways. Its bulk containers are used for packing cement, sugar, chemicals & fertilizers etc.
It is the Largest Multi-Location Steel Manufactures in South India, for TMT Steel Rebars. It has a wide spread manufacturing capacity, with the latest state-of-the-art technology. It has manufacturing facilities at Gumdipundi & Ambattur in Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore and Goa. It uses quality Billets which is manufactured in-house, conforming to IS: 2830/1992.
Its area of service covers the four Southern States including South Maharastra and Union Territories of Goa and Pondicherry. It supplies, in sections 8-40 mm dia & in grades of Fe-415, Fe-500, Fe-500 CRS (Corrosion Resistant Steel), all conforming to BIS Standards.

Shareholding Pattern: The promoters hold 65.59% while the general public holds 34.41%. The promoters have slightly increased their stake in Q2FY10, speaking Q-o-Q figures.

Financials: On a standalone basis, the total income of the company for Q2FY10 came out to be Rs.152.3 Cr as against Rs.217.7 Cr in the same period previous year. The net profit of the company for Q2FY10 came out to be Rs.1.5 Cr as against Rs.3.2 Cr in the same period previous year.
On a consolidated basis, the total income of the company for Q2FY10 came out to be Rs.153.77 Cr as against Rs.220.89 Cr in the same period previous year. The Net Profit after Mino Inter & Share of P & L came out to be Rs.1.77 Cr as against Rs.4.43 Cr in the same period previous year. However, the EPS of the company in Q2FY10, is alone on consolidated basis is Rs.3.54, which is good. The company is expected to clock an EPS of Rs.10—11 on FY10 on consolidated basis. For FY09, the consolidated EPS of the company was a whooping Rs.23.17.
Triggers:
(i) The Company's products are TMT Bars, Billets and Ingots in the steel division and in synthetic division it is PP Woven Sacks, FIBC and Woven Fabric. During FY09 with the completion of the enhanced capacity, the company has commenced the manufacture of ground cover and ventilated fabric. TMT Bars are used in the Construction Sector and the plastic products cater to the packaging needs of various industries such as Cement, Fertilizers, Food grains, Sugar, etc.
(ii) Tulsyan NEC Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for purchasing 100% shares of M/s. Chitrakoot Steel & Power P Ltd, Gummidipoondi, Tamil Nadu, a Sponge Iron manufacturing plant having capacity of 30,000 M.T per annum. The Company will be enhancing the Sponge Iron capacity and adding waste heat recovery Power Plant.
(iii) With the government stepping up expenditure on development of infrastructure like roads, ports, power, etc, the demand for steel is bound to increase. In anticipation of this demand increase, the company: (a) will have in place additional rolling capacity of 15 0000 mt/pa, during the current year, (b) Increase dealership network to over 200 dealers with more focus on rural sector, (c) Install a power plant of 35 MW at Gummudipondi for captive consumption, (d) Carry out backward integration by taking over the sponge unit in Gummudipondi. These expansions will not only make the company as the largest producer of TMT bars in South India among Secondary Producers but will also give it a competitive edge, by facilitating reduction of power and raw material costs.
(iv) The Cost of Steel Scrap and power are major costs incurred for producing Steel Rods. Volatility in the price of scrap affects the company's margin. To tide over the power requirement the company would be installing a 35 MW power plant at Gummudipoondi, as mentioned earlier.
(v) With globalization and liberalization the demand gap is ever increasing. With almost 3 decades of presence in the industry the company has earned a good name for its commitment to quality and timely supply. With the enhancement in production capacities the company is well poised to cater to a bigger market.
(vi) The raw materials for Steel Making are M.S. scrap, Sponge and for TMT Bars is Billets. PP granules are used for manufacture of plastic packaging products. This raw material is available in abundance within the country and can also be freely imported. Being in the commodity market the company continuously makes efforts for reducing the cost of production to sustain its margins.
(vii) The year 2008-09 witnessed an unprecedented economic crisis world over resulting in slowdown in almost all the sectors. While India hasn't witnessed the kind of major turmoil witnessed in some advanced economies it has certainly been impacted adversely. In the back drop of this crisis the working of this company has also been affected to some extent. FY09 saw shortage of power in Tamil Nadu and this affected the working of the Company. In the current year the power cut has been relaxed from 40% to 20% and it is expected to be relaxed further.
(viii) During Q2FY10, Wind farms of the Company have generated 1453368 units of Electricity and also the capacity of the Rolling Divisions at Gummudipoondi, in Tamil Nadu, has been increased by 150000 MT of TMT Bars and commercial production has also been started same period. The full benefit of this effect will however arise in the financial year 2010-11.
(ix)It has also signed a MoU with Suhayl Abdul Mohsin AL-Shoaibi & Sons Holding Company, Saudi Arabia for a proposed steel plant of 5,00,000 TPA in Saudi Arabia.
(x) In the plastics division, TNEC plans to install new capacity of about 2,000 TPA in its new facility at Kurnool (AP), which is expected to go on stream very soon.

Conclusion and Chart Check: Considering all the points mentioned above it have been found that the stock is a very good buy (on dips) for the medium to long term perspective. This essentially means that scrip would generate good returns for the shareholders over a period of 9 to 12 months time frame. Even at the current market price of Rs.56.35, the dividend yield of 3.55% is quite attractive. From the charts it has been found that some of the parameters are in buy mode. However, the stock has made a very strong bottom around Rs.51.5 which will be difficult to break on the downside and hence a little safe bet. The stock should be accumulated on all dips for the short term (3 months) target of Rs.XX (This portion is only for the Paid Groups). However, in the medium to long term the targets could be as high as Rs.XX (This portion is only for the Paid Groups).
Note: The Stock was recommended to the Paid Groups in the last week's Sunday Report.
Scrips which needs to be accumulatd at the Current Market Prices:
Government's recent move related to broadcast of Satellite Television Signals could be positive for Kohinoor Broadcasting Corporation Ltd and Sanguine Media Services Ltd.
Energy Development Ltd/NEPC India Ltd/Indowind Energy Ltd, will get positively affected because the government will give 50 paise as incentive for a unit of electricity generated by Wind Power Producers for 4-10 years.
Kohinoor Broadcasting Corporation Ltd (Book Value: Rs.11.78, EPS: Rs.1.39, P/E: 3.97 against industry P/E of 33.32, Market Cap: Rs.60.83 Cr only, while the value of Tagore Theatres alone is around Rs.100 Cr. So the business of the company and other assets are free for the shareholders at this price) should be accumulated at the CMP of Rs.5.52 for good appreciation in the next few months. The company could launch the channels in the next 3 to 4 months time frame, according to the sources close to me. It is also planning to show its channels in US and UK, which is a great news for the shareholders.
Now, if we go through its shareholding pattern we would see some very important developments: The Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) hold 17.95% stake in the company, while the corporate bodies hold 14.25% of the shares of the company as of 30th September, 2009. This shareholding figure of FIIs have been constant considering Y-o-Y figures. What I mean to say is that even after such massive unwindings of FIIs from many counters, their holding in Kohinoor Broadcasting Corporation Ltd, has remained constant in the last one year, which is very encouraging developments for the shareholders.
Moreover, the holdings of the corporate bodies has increaesd from 13.24% to 14.25%, considering Y-o-Y figures--this is also another positive development of the company.
Let us take a look who are holding shares of Kohinoor Broadcasting Corporation Ltd:Sophia Growth (9.34%), Shriram Credit Company Ltd(4.74%), Religare Securities Ltd (1.30%), Mavi Investments (3.39%), etc.
Besides this, according to charts, the stock is in the highly oversold territories and a normal bounce is expected, which is confirmed by Bollinger bands and daily RSI. Any cross-over could take the scrip to around Rs.XXX (for Paid Groups) ranges, by the 1st week of January, 2010. A must buy at the CMP of Rs.5.52.
Accumulate Enery Developments Company Ltd (BSE Code: 532219) at the CMP of Rs.57.5, as the company is doing excellently well. Energy Development Company Limited (EDCL) was incorporated in the year 1995 to participate in the country's renewable energy development program for sustainable sevelopment.
The Company simultaneously generates clean, green electricity from water and wind in its own power plants as well as develops energy and infrastructure projects for other developers. The Company has targets to develop and own around 500 MW of new Hydro Electric Power Projects at an approximate capital outlay of Rs.7000-8000 crores in the next 5-7 years.
The company has successfully deployed its expertise and
technology to develop energy and infrastructure projects for other developers. It has created a niche for itself in providing total hydropower solutions for small hydro as well as large hydropower plants. Its services include feasibility studies, project management services, engineering, procurement and construction services and turnkey delivery.
It also provides services related to third party operation and maintenance of hydropower plants and rehabilitation, renovation, modernisation and uprating of older plants. The company is forward-looking and technology-driven with rich experience and expertise across all disciplines of power engineering, consulting, management and operational services.
The company is doing the following:
  • Harangi Project
  • Ullunkal HEP
  • Harangi Stage- II HEP
  • Karikkayam HEP
  • Arunachal Projects
  • Hassan Wind Project
  • Chitradurga Wind Project
  • Engineering, Consultancy & Project Management
  • EPC Contracts
  • O & M Services
  • Rehabilitation & RM & U
  • Bagasse Cogeneration (Eligible for Carbon Credits)
The Company demonstrated modest growth in overall business in FY09. It has commissioned new projects and acquired subsidiaries. The total turnover for the year is Rs. 117.2 Crores (Previous Yr. – Rs.65.7 Crores) The Company has two segments, namely Generation Division and Contract Division.
Generation Division:
Until FY08, the Company had only one 9 MW Harangi Hydro Electric Project in the State of Karnataka and a Wind Mill having a capacity of 1.5 MW at Hassan District. During the year, your company has successfully commissioned 7MW, Ullankal Hydro Electric Project, in the State of Kerala and also a 1.5 MW Wind Mill at Chitradurga in the state of Karnataka.
Saleable electricity generated from –(a) Hydel Power Plants were 28.036 million units (Previous Yr. – 29.03 million units) (b) Wind Mills were 4.393 million units (Previous Yr. – 1.18 million units).
Contract Division: In view of the huge spending in infrastructure in the country, your Company is targeting the growth, by participating in the infrastructure related projects such as roads, power plants, buildings etc by using the capabilities developed in house, over the years. Hence, the Contract Division was launched, which is steadily growing. This division has earned revenue of Rs. 106.23 crores (Previous Year Rs. 54.74 crores).
This scrip is a must buy especially in view of the improving fundamentals, considering the recent sequential quarterly numbers. The Q3FY10, numbers are also expected to be good, besides this lot of inter-company mergers would add more teeth to the fundamentals of the company. A must buy at the CMP of Rs.57.5 for some superb targets. From the absurd current market price of Rs.57.5, this is to give very good returns to the shareholders, believe me.

Monday 23 November 2009

PICK OF THE WEEK:

Alchemist Realty Ltd

BSE Code: 532114

Face Value: Rs.2

CMP: Rs.14.54

Market Cap: Rs.107.74 Cr

EPS: Re.0.11

Introduction: Formerly known as Pan Packaging Industries Ltd, the Company’s principal activity at present is to develop real estate property. Pan Packaging Industries Private Ltd. was originally incorporated as Private Limited company on 03 March 1983 to manufacture and supply Corrugated Boxes. The name and style of the company was changed as Pan Packaging Industries Limited on 25th April 1995. The company started its commercial production in 13-03-1984 which was its first phase of operations with an installed capacity of 900 TPA. Alchemist Realty is now widely recognized as one of the growing innovative real estate companies in India.

The Company now engages in the acquisition and development of real estate and infrastructure facilities in India. It real estate development projects include housing projects, cottages, recreation clubs, and other infrastructure projects. The company which was formerly known as Pan Packaging Industries Limited changed its name to Alchemist Realty Limited in 2006. Alchemist Realty Limited is based in Mumbai, India.

Shareholding Pattern: The promoters hold 42.3 % while the general public holds 57.70% according to the latest data available.

Shareholding belonging to the category
"Public" and holding more than 1% of the Total No. of Shares

Sl. No.

Name of the Shareholder

No. of Shares

Shares as % of Total No. of Shares

1

Endogram Leasing & Trading C

8,605,580

11.61

2

Basic Soft Solutions Pvt Ltd

4,878,500

6.58

3

Manbhavan Buildwell Pvt

2,442,285

3.30

4

Basics Soft Solutions Pvt Ltd

1,917,750

2.59

5

Amandeep

2,635,200

3.56

6

Archna Singh

1,560,000

2.11

7

Sunil Talwar

1,052,695

1.42

8

Varinder Pal Singh

912,730

1.23

9

HS FII Investments Ltd

7,115,000

9.60

10

CLSA Mauritius Ltd

7,112,000

9.60

11

Somerset Emerging Opport

1,143,944

1.54

Total

39,375,684

53.14

Financials: In FY09, though the net sales of the company increased but the net profit declined due to higher investments in Land Plots & Constructed Properties. The net income of the company for FY09 came out to be Rs.101.55 Cr as against Rs.82.87 Cr in the same period previous year. The net profit of the company came out to be Rs.1.03 Cr in FY09 as against Rs.4.54 Cr in the same period previous year. In Q2FY10, the total income of the company came out to be Rs.28.071 Cr as against Rs.5.7 Cr in the same period previous year. The net profit of the company for Q2FY10 came out to be Rs.24.62 lakhs as against Rs.12.43 lakhs in the same period previous year. During the quarter ended September, 2009, the company declared a divided of 5%, i.e.Re.0.10 per equity share of Rs.2 each for the year FY09.

Triggers:

  • During the year, the Company acquired lands at various locations all over the country and is in the process of launching many projects in Real Estate Development which includes housing projects, cottages, recreation clubs and other infrastructure projects. The Company has also finalized Joint Venture agreements with various Companies for launch of prestigious projects.
  • In the last fiscal the Company issued 7040100 equity shares of the face value of Rs.10 each as bonus shares to the shareholders in the ratio of 1:1 i.e. One bonus share for every one scare held by the shareholders as on record date i.e. 7th February, 2008. This somewhat proves that it is in investor friendly.
  • Alchemist Realty Limited is a real estate company, for which land is a key asset. The Company believes in acquiring lower cost land in suburban area and transforming them into modem and utilizes land. With this philosophy intact, the Company has continued to develop its land bank. This is quite evident in FY09 results, when the company invested more in assets as compared to the same value in previous year. Needless to say in FY08 and FY09, the Company acquired newer land parcels in various parts of North India.
  • Alchemist Realty Limited is focused on developing itself as a premium brand that enjoys a strong sense of trust amongst its stakeholders. There has been a constant endeavor to focus on creating a brand that embodies all the Company’s strategic goals and corporate values. In the real estate space, the Alchemist Realty Limited stands for: (a) Ability to identify and procure land in strategic locations, (b) Experience in executing large projects, c) Superior design, construction and development.
  • The company is exploring various opportunities in the real estate business and has also finalized Joint Venture agreements with various other players in the Real Estate for launch of prestigious projects. With the continuous trend of shifting population from rural areas to urban areas, increase in the size of population, the demand of both residential and commercial properties is showing an upward trend. Moreover, it is now widely believed that the US Fed will happily risk inflation in order to avoid deflation, Because the US Fed is far more worried about the possibility of deflation (systematically falling prices) caused by a double-dip recession. Japan in the 1990s suffered economic stagnation for a decade because of deflation, and the US is determined to avoid that path. So, it will keep interest rates at virtually zero for the foreseeable future. So this is expected to increases money supply by over a trillion dollars in the world and that too at virtually zero interest. The dollar is an international currency whose impact is felt across the world. Investors and speculators everywhere know that growth prospects are much better in emerging markets than in the West. So they are borrowing hundreds of billions of dollars at dirt-cheap rates to buy stocks, real estate and commodities in emerging markets. Hence, asset values are getting inflated not just in India but in all emerging markets. This is expected to push the investors to real estate stocks and pure real estates in future. The company stands to gain from this move as it has a sizable land bank.
  • The last year there was news in a section of the media that Alchemist Realty Ltd will invest over Rs.5, 000 Cr in the next 7-10 years for developing a land bank of 10,600 acres. The company’s land bank in CY08, stood at 10,600 acres across the country, mainly in the northern states.
  • Alchemist Realty proposes to open a chain of specialty restaurants in northern India under ‘Red Cap’ brand. At first, the company would open only 20 (twenty) restaurants by the end of FY11 in northern states. The size of the outlets would vary from 3,200 sq ft to 6,500 sq ft. The company would also develop over 1,000 high-end housing units by 2011. The company would construct luxury villas on nine acres of land in Shimla and an IT park at Chandigarh.

Conclusion: Considering all the factors mentioned above it will be prudent to invest in the shares of Alchemist Realty Ltd for medium to long term perspective, though some short term gains till Rs.21 cannot be ruled out.

From the weekly charts it is found that the stock has a strong support at Rs.13.5; the higher bottom being made at Rs.14.20. The fast Stochastic and Bollinger bands are in buy mode. One can buy the scrip at the CMP of Rs.14.54 for a target of Rs.21 in the short term. In the medium to long term, the scrip can rise to Rs.55-Rs.60. Hence buy this scrip in all declines.

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Pick of the Week:

Kernex Microsystems India Ltd: Basking on Huge land Holdings:

BSE Code: 532686
CMP: Rs.82.6

Book Value: Rs.105.43

Market Cap: Rs.103.25 Cr

 

Introduction: Established in 1991 and registered as 100% Export Oriented Unit with Software Technology Parks of India, Department of Electronics, Govt. of India, New Delhi, it is a ISO 9001:2000 certified company with expertise in Software, Hardware development and Systems Integration. It is presently engaged in the business of manufacturing, installing and maintaining of anti-collision systems as well as conceptualizing, designing, and developing certain railway safety and signal systems for Konkan Railways Corporation Ltd. These safety and signal systems are suitable for medium to low speed & density railway tracks like in India and other developing countries.

The company entered into a technology partnership with Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd, Navi Mumbai for design, engineering and development of anti-collision systems which provides safety to trains in Railways. It holds exclusive license for manufacturing, installation, commissioning and maintenance of anti-collision systems in India. It also has an outsourced facility for the Konkan Railways Corporation Ltd for manufacture and supply of ACDs and related accessories. It is also a technology partner for the development and implementation of ADDs for Metro Sky-Bus Urban Transportation System, Advanced Railway Signal Systems and other safety systems. It holds exclusive marketing rights of ACD systems all over the world except India.

Based on the concept and domain knowledge provided by Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd, it has developed the networked Anti-Collision Devices, using Global Positioning System, Radio Data Communication, Application Logics and Inter facing these with an Auto Breaking System developed by KRCL. With operations in USA and planned operations in Far East, Africa and Middle East, Kernex is truly a global player in the offing.

 

Shareholding Pattern: The promoters hold 55.74% while the general public holds 44.26%. Moreover FII hold 1.55%, while mutual funds/UTI holds 1.11%.

 

Shareholding belonging to the category
"Public" and holding more than 1% of the Total No.of Shares

 

Sl. No.

Name of the Shareholder

No. of Shares

Shares as % of Total No. of Shares

1

SMS Holdings Pvt Ltd

273,181 

2.19 

2

Somerset Emerging Opportunities Ltd

193,217 

1.55 

3

Enam Investment Services Pvt Ltd

137,500 

1.10 

4

UTI Mid Cap Fund

139,156 

1.11 

5

Vinaya Kumar Gavini

160,267 

1.28 

6

Challa Subrahmanay Sarma

186,212 

1.49 

 

 Total

1,089,533 

8.72 

 

 

Financials: For Q1FY10, the company came out with flat topline and a slightly subdued bottomline. The total income of the company for Q1FY10 came out to be Rs.5.82 Cr as against Rs.5.97 Cr in the same period previous year. The net profit of the company for Q1FY10 dipped due to higher interest and tax component to Rs.52.3 lakhs as against Rs.1.07 Cr in the same period previous year.

 

Triggers:

  1. The company would benefit from the Indian Railway’s move to focus more on signal modernization and increased usage of automated signaling systems. Kernex Microsystems (India), the Hyderabad-based railway safety product manufacturer is the only player in anti-collision devices for the Railways and is set to capitalize on the public sector transporter’s thrust on ‘safety’.
  2.  Kernex Microsystem last year announced to foray into infrastructure projects and power sector, the two most happening sectors of today.
  3. The company has redrawn its plans to carry on the expansion programme, wherever required, as against plans mentioned in the prospectus dated December 6, 2005 in regard to scheduled time of completion. However, establishment of new manufacturing centre for ACID, ADDS and Advanced Signal Systems, construction of various buildings, including machinery & external services, electrical supply, roads, sewage &  compound  walls, gates  and  other related security arrangements and also training centre, cafeteria and transit accommodation for trainees, R&D Block, administration and  manufacturing  facility is nearing completion.
  4. The Phase-1 of development of ACD systems has been completed and pilot project commissioned in the Q1FY10. Railways have accepted the ACD system for deployment in all the Railways. Orders are expected through Konkan Railways Corporation for Southern, South Central and South Western Railways in the near future.
  5. Honourable Railway Minister during the Railway Budget speech on 26th February, 2008, stated that ACD is found working satisfactory and therefore, proposed to be deployed in South Central and South Western and Southern Railways.  According to Railways Corporate Safety Plan, ACD deployment is to be completed all over Indian Railways by 2013-2014. This is music to the investors in Kernex Micro Systems.
  6. The Company has signed a contract in November, 2008 with Egyptian National Railways, Egypt for development and supply of 136 Semi-Automatic Level crossing Gates. The Contract is under execution.
  7. Its unique product, Multi-Section Digital Axle Counter has been developed under technical collaboration on schedule time and is under cross approval by RDSO, Lucknow, Indian Railways. It is to be noted that the company earlier dropped the product called TAWD, consequent to the dropping of the same by the Indian Railways, in view of anticipated huge demand for the product called 'Digital Axle Counter’.
  8. Its R&D Division has done number of improvements and changes in the application software and hardware as required by the Konkan Railway Corporation. This includes AMSS, upgradation of ACD Reporting System & ACD survey automation system.
  9. The company’s International Marketing division continued marketing operation for selling the ACD and related systems in Egypt, South Africa, Brazil, Pakistan, Australia and South Asian countries. Consequently the ACD System is short listed as one of the viable system for Egyptian Railways. South African Railways is also examining the possibility of integrating the ACD system with OBC system already installed in South African Railways, spoornet.
  10. The company has also been working on development of 'Multi Section Digital Axle Counter’ in collaboration with M/s Altpro, Zerob, Croatia.  Complete test data, technical details, company details and Safety case has been submitted to RDSO, Indian Railways. Discussions with Altpro, to jointly manufacturing the product and KMIL to Market the product to Indian Railways is in progress. Meanwhile M/s Altpro, Croatia has appointed Kernex as their Sole technology partner  / Altpro Agent / Joint Venture partner in Indian subcontinent  for their  product  range like Digital Axle Counter,  Train  detection  System, ATPS, SIFA, incident recorder and for other safety system.
  11. The company has entered into technology partnership with Tiffien Batch, Germany for providing Automatic & Semi Automatic Level crossing system, up to Sit 3 levels. This  should  help  Kernex  to  enter  into International markets in semi developed and under developed countries  like Africa  and South Fast Asia and Australia for the supply a  Level  Crossing Systems.
  12. The  company  has so far purchased over 243 Acres of land at  the  Warangal highway  near  Yadagirigutta and has also acquired over 157 Acres  land  at Amanagul,  Mehboobnagar  district and acquisition of further Land,  in  the area  is planned.  All equipments required for this project have been fully acquired. In case of SPAD, planning is in progress and the project is expected to be completed by Dec, 2009 as against the revised scheduled month of June, 2008. This is due to delay in finalization of specifications and requirements by Indian Railways.
  13. The development of Hot Box and Wheel Vibration Detection systems is in progress and is expected to be completed by 31st Dec, 2009 as against the revised scheduled month of Nov, 2008. This is due to delay in finalization of specifications. Another opportunity waiting in the wings is the provision of ATP system for Metro Trains that are planned in major cities of the country.  With technological collaboration, the company can become one of the important players in this field too.
  14. New Offices of the company are being established in Delhi, Chennai.  Guntakal and Hubli based on the release of new orders and also central survey centre at Hyderabad. Other  locations  will  be  taken up  in  phased  manner  as  per  the commencement of work ordered by Indian Railways. Kernex Microsystems (India) set up a 100% subsidiary in the US in September 2000 to implement software products of the company in that country. It is now engaged in developing and implementing software for the US corporate hospitals.

 

Concerns:

  • The biggest threat the company faces is from Multi Nationals, who want to sell their equipment in India. To gel over this competition, the Company is upgrading the technology at a fast pace.
  • Any delay in decision making, administrative and departmental procedures could delay the receipt of orders, making its facilities idle and under productive.

 

 

Chart Check and Conclusion: Considering the points mentioned above the stock could be purchased at the CMP of Rs.82.6 for 6 months to 9 months time frame for at least 50% appreciation from the current price. Moreover, an encouraging fact is that the promoters are technocrats and have wide experience in electronics/software industries, both in India and abroad and hence they possess a deep understanding of the business of the company. Another point which is worth noting is that the stock is trading below its book value of Rs.105.43

Now from the charts it has been found that the stock is in highly oversold territory and a small bounce cannot be ruled out in the short term. Though Bollinger bands are in buy mode however, other momentum parameters are still not giving an immediate buy for the scrip. Also, though the MACD is not giving an immediate buy signal but it could slowly drift towards the buy mode. The stock needs to close above Rs.85 on closing basis, to start rising again. If it crosses Rs.95 which looks probable the stock could touch as high as Rs.130. Please keep a SL of Rs.67 for any short term trade.

Pick of the week

DECCAN CHRONICLE HOLDINGS LIMITED

BSE Code: 532608

Face Value: Rs.2

CMP: Rs.37.85

EPS: Rs.5.5

P/E: 6.88

Dividend: 150%

Book Value: Rs.43.58

Market Cap: Rs.926.86 Cr

52-Week High/Low: Rs.224/Rs.36.15

 

Introduction: Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd, erstwhile Deccan Chronicle was formerly engaged in weekly and daily journals in Andhra Pradesh. The company acquired a news paper publishing business in December 2002; post which it established a strong foothold in the state. The company aims to be the leading publishing house in the country.

Deccan Chronicle, the flagship newspaper of the company is the leading English daily in Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh. It publishes seven editions of the Deccan Chronicle in Andhra Pradesh from their printing presses located at Hyderabad/Secunderabad, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Vishakapatnam, Anantapur, Karimnagar and Nellore. It is the fourth largest circulated and read English daily in India. Besides Deccan Chronicle, the Company also publishes Andhra Bhoomi in Telugu (daily, weekly and monthly).

Deccan Chronicle covers latest local, regional, national and international news. The newspaper also provides business, sports, weather, city culture, beauty, and health related news and information through its online portal.

 

Shareholding Pattern: The promoters hold 63% while the general public’s holding is 37%. Among the non-promoters are a number of Mutual Fund houses which holds substantial stake in the company.

Shareholding belonging to the category
"Public" and holding more than 1% of the Total No.of Shares

 

Sl. No.

Name of the Shareholder

No. of Shares

Shares as % of Total No. of Shares

1

 EQ Advisors Trust - EQ/VQN Kqmpen Emerging Markets

2,715,990 

1.11 

2

 Deutsche India Equity Fund

3,166,001 

1.29 

3

 Merrill Lynch India Equities Fund Mauritius Ltd

3,542,473 

1.45 

4

 Ward Ferry Management Ltd A/C WF Asian Smaller

4,268,064 

1.74 

5

 Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc A/c Morgan

3,888,224 

1.59 

6

 Life Insurance Corporation of India

3,429,892 

1.40 

7

 Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund A/c Franklin India

3,200,000 

1.31 

8

 Morgan Stanley Mutual Fund A/c Morgan Stanley Growth

3,675,000 

1.50 

 

 Total

27,885,644 

11.39 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Financials: For Q3FY09, the company came out with almost flat topline and subdued bottomline, due to general downturn in the world economy.

The total income of the company for Q3FY09 rose to Rs.228.3 Cr as against Rs.226.5 Cr in the same period previous year. Deccan Chronicle Holdings’ third quarter net profit fell 75% to Rs25.67 crore over the corresponding period a year ago. The net profit of the company for Q3FY09 came out to be Rs.25.7 Cr as against Rs.102.94 Cr in the same period previous year. For the nine-month period ended 31 December, Deccan Chronicle posted a net profit of Rs131.92 crore, a 51% decline from Rs269.29 crore last year.

The operating and net profit margins of the company decreased considerably Y-o-Y. The net profit suffered due to high raw material price (Rs.129.04 Cr in Q3FY09 as against Rs.82 Cr], higher staff cost (Rs.13.53 Cr in Q3FY09 as against Rs.6.53 Cr), and almost doubling of other expenditure (Rs.17.73 Cr as against Rs.9.8Cr). However with the government expected to come out with special package for the media sector, the company’s top and bottomline could change dramatically on the positive side.

 

Investment Rationale:

  • Advertisement, the main growth driver: Advertisement is the key revenue driver in the Indian newspaper giant. DCHL’s advertisement revenue accounts for nearly 80%-90% of the total revenue. The media industry, both print and electronic, is facing the impact of the global financial crisis in the form of decline in advertisement revenue. However, representatives of the print media had already approached the I & B ministry seeking an upward revision in rates of government advertisements. The government has almost assured to some stimulus package to the media industry and to tide over the situation.
  • Foray into new business: The Deccan Chronicle group has floated an international cargo airline company “Flyington Freighters Ltd”. The new company, which will start services from July this year, has placed orders for purchase of six A330-200F cargo planes from Airbus at a cost of $175 million each. While the aircraft delivery is slated for 2009-2010, Airbus has agreed to lease two aircraft to the company in the mean time.
  • Launching New Editions: In the middle of last year, Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd launched its Mumbai Edition of "Financial Chronicle" in association with the "International Herald Tribune". During the year, 2008, DCHL entered the Business daily market by launching its newest print offering, Financial Chronicle simultaneously from Hyderabad and Chennai and extended its presence in Bangalore and Mumbai recently. Also, it announced a tie up with International Herald Tribune for launching its branded 'World Business Section' inside Financial Chronicle. The Mumbai edition of the Financial Chronicle would have four pages of IHT's World Business Section and its logo would be put on the front page of the daily. But one should remain cautiously optimistic on DCHL's foray into this space as it is already crowded with several offerings by other big Print Media houses. During May 2008, the company finally launched its much awaited Bangalore edition of Deccan Chronicle.
  • Strengthening its base in Southern India: The company had already launched the Bangalore edition of Deccan Chronicle and approved an initial investment of Rs.25 Cr in addition to the use of existing assets in other locations.
  • Inorganic expansion: The company is expanding its reach through inorganic expansions. It had acquired control of Asian age Holdings, which publishes newspaper “The Asian Age” in five cities. The acquisition will help strengthen the brand image of Asian Age at the back of increasing print run. The company had also acquired Odyssey India Ltd (Odyssey) for Rs.61.2 crore, in a cash deal. Odyssey is a growing leisure retail chain, is engaged in sale of books, music, toys, greeting cards and FMCG products. This move was intended to notch advertisement from FMCG giants.
  • Buy Back of Equity Shares: The Board approved the proposal for buy back of equity shares of Rs.2 each of the fully paid up equity share capital of the Company, at a price not exceeding Rs.100 per equity share aggregating to Rs.180 Cr from equity shareholders other than the Promoters and persons in control of the Company. The maximum number of shares to be bought back through the Stock Exchanges shall not exceed 3, 50, and 00,000 Equity Shares of Rs.2 each which represents 14.29% of the paid up capital of the Company. However the Promoter Holding in the Company shall not exceed 75% of the Paid up capital of the Company post buy back. The minimum number of Equity Shares (minimum buy back shares) to be bought back is 1,00,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs.2 each.
  • Stimulus Package for the Media Sector to boost growth: Taking note of the difficulties faced by the media industry due to the financial crisis, the government last week said it will shortly announce a stimulus package for the sector. The I & B ministry has already sent certain recommendations about the package to the Finance ministry and the government is expected announce it soon. Moreover, the good point is that the said package is mostly concerning the print media and hence the scrip is expected to be positively effected more than those in the electronic media.  
  • Indian Premier League (IPL)--Profitable in the first year itself: Deccan Chronicle had bagged the rights for the IPL team of Hyderabad for US $107mn payable over the next 10 years. The IPL Hyderabad rights would be a part of Sieger Solutions. DCHL named the team Deccan Chargers and spent around $5.9mn in annual fees to recruit players. While there is every chance that the venture would achieve breakeven only after a couple of years, management has indicated that the IPL venture turned profitable for the company in the first year itself. DCHL clocked around Rs107.5cr revenue and incurred expenses to the tune of Rs88cr during its first year of operations. Hence, it made a neat profit of Rs19.5cr from the venture. Also Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd will not sell its Indian Premier League cricket team, Deccan Chargers, as there were no buyers in the market, a top official said. Deccan will review the decision to sell Deccan Chargers in three years from now as this downturn cycle was likely to be extended till 2012. It is to be noted that, Deccan Chronicle had in 2008 paid $107.01 million for the Hyderabad team for Indian cricket board’s Twenty20 series for 10 years.
  • Sieger Solutions – Potential unlocking on the cards: Sieger Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of DCHL, was formed in July 2006 to handle media space selling for DCHL for a pre-defined commission. However, Sieger has stopped clocking revenues from this model and now houses all the internet portals – Deccanchronicle.com, Papyrusclubs.com and Mydigitalfce.com. For FY2008, Sieger Solutions registered revenues of Rs.72 Cr and PAT of Rs.35 Cr primarily driven by a subscription based model from a website called Papyrusclubs.com (student community forums) under which it has tied up with several institutes to publish and share campus news over the Internet. Recently, DCHL also entered into an outsourcing agreement with New York Times (NYT) to manage their internet properties out of India as well as some of the development activities connecting to the digital space. Sieger Solutions is expected to rake in incremental revenues of Rs.150 Cr from this arrangement in FY2009. DCHL is also in talks to sell 5% equity stake in Sieger Solutions to NYT.

 

Conclusion:  During FY2008-10, we can expect DCHL to post a CAGR growth of 16% in Revenue aided by 18% CAGR growth in advertising revenues and 8% CAGR in circulation revenues. On the Earnings front, we can expect DCHL to report a CAGR of 15% largely boosted by a decline in interest costs

However, on the operating front, the DCHL is expected to post a subdued growth owing to a sharp decline in Operating Margins on account of stiff competition in Chennai, initial losses on account of the Bangalore edition and the Financial Chronicle launch, and higher newsprint prices. Hence, we can expect DCHL to post a CAGR growth of 9% in EBITDA during FY2009-10.

However, there are valid concerned on DCHL owing to its poor quality of growth (funding working capital requirements through Balance Sheet), scalability issues (too much dependence on single region), poor corporate governance (management not delivering on promises made – buyback, un-locking in subsidiaries) and unsustainable Margins (60% OPM as against peer average of 20%). While management has addressed some of these concerns – reduced debtor days to 90 days by securitization with ICICI for a 12% discount, and initiated talks with NYT to unlock value in Sieger, still some more clarity on the same is expected. Moreover, depreciating rupee is negative for the company as it imports newsprints.

Growing awareness among the common mass is leading to the rise in the circulation of newspaper. The growth was triggered mainly by India and china. DHCL occupies second position in the print industry and caters to the most part of the Southern India. Its paper Deccan Chronicle is the most read newspaper in Andhra Pradesh, Chennai and Hyderabad. The company is also eying a substantial share in Bangalore and is expanding to newer geographies which include Mumbai and Pune. Revenues of the company will also be triggered, by the upcoming expansion plans of Odyssey.

At the CMP of Rs.37.85, the stock is trading at dirt-cheap valuations considering its future upsides from the Sieger Solutions deal with NYT and IPL’s good performance. The valuation can also be corroborated by the growing advertisement revenues and increasing subscription.

Note: This Report is from the Yesterday's (08-02-09) Sunday Report which was sent to the Paid Groups, Yesterday (8th February, 2009

Is Satyam Computers Services Ltd, a buy at Rs.39.95 ??!!

To understand this fact, let us consider the following points, a little meticulously .........

                         Satyam Computer Services Ltd

 

Scrip Code :  500376

Quarter ending :  September 2008

 

Shareholding belonging to the category
"Public" and holding more than 1% of the Total No.of Shares

 

Sl. No.

Name of the Shareholder

No. of Shares

Shares as % of Total No. of Shares

1

 Aberdeen Asset Managers Ltd A/C Aberdeeninternational India Opportunities Fund ( Mauritius ) Ltd

23,800,000 

3.53 

2

 Fidelity Management & Research Company A/C Fidelity Investment Trust - Fidelity Diversified International-Fund

23,000,000 

3.42 

3

 ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd

16,621,682 

2.47 

4

 Lazard Asset Management LLC A/c Lazard Emerging Markets Portfolio

14,490,567 

2.15 

5

 Aberdeen Asset Managers Ltd A/C Aberdeen Global Asia Pacific Fund

10,680,500 

1.59 

6

 Life Insurance Corportion of India

9,959,281 

1.48 

7

 Citigroup Global Markets Mauritius Pvt

8,203,186 

1.22 

8

 JP Morgan Asset Management Europe SARL A/c Flagship Indian Investment Co Maurities Ltd

8,179,448 

1.21 

9

 LIC of India Money Plus

7,941,345 

1.18 

10

 Swiss Finance Corporation Mauritius Ltd

7,515,806 

1.12 

11

 Government of Singapore

7,128,885 

1.06 

12

 Morgan Stanley Mauritius Company Ltd

7,096,342 

1.05 

 

 Total

144,617,042 

21.47 

 

The following Fund Houses sold shares yesterday in the open market due to too much panic created  by the "Media Terrorists":

 

1. SWISS FINANCE CORP MAURITIUS LTD===> Sold 7786759 shares at Rs.74.61
2. ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL INDIA OPPORTUNITIES FUND MAURITIUS LTD===>Sold 9830811 shares of the company at Rs.43.41
3. ABERDEEN ASSET MANAGERS LTD ABERDEEN GLOBAL ASIA PACIFIC FUND===>Sold 4179064 shares at Rs.43.41 

 

Hence it can be concluded from the above data that Majority of Fund Houses feel that Satyam Computers Ltd will be able to come out of the mess created by its Founder Chairman Mr. B Ramalinga Raju??!!

Moreover, Sukumar Rajah, chief investment officer (CIO) of equity in India at Franklin Templeton Investments, which manages $4 billion of assets in the country, said in an e-mail, “This unfortunate development will be a short-term negative for market sentiment,”. Still, by forcing regulators to improve oversight, the incident “should be a Long Term Positive,” Rajah said.

 

According to a well known and reputed financial web-site, developing-nation stocks are trading near their cheapest levels in a decade after the global economic slowdown and a slump in commodity prices sent the MSCI Emerging Markets Index down 54 percent in 2008. In comparison, the MSCI World Index dropped 42 percent. Shares in the MSCI emerging-markets index trade at 8.8 times reported earnings, while developed shares fetch 11.5 times profit. Sensex companies trade at 9.5 times earnings.

Aberdeen Asset Management Asia Ltd., Satyam’s largest institutional investor as of September, said its investment outlook for India hasn’t changed. Funds run by Aberdeen own at least 5.12 percent of Satyam, according the Hyderabad-based company’s filings for the quarter ended Sept. 31.

“People will grow a bit more dispassionate, but you can say the same for the U.S. and elsewhere,” said Hugh Young, managing director at Aberdeen’s Asian unit, which manages $37.3 billion. “India has great companies that do the right things. Hopefully this is a one off.” He declined to say how many Satyam shares Aberdeen holds, or whether any were sold recently.

India’s $1.2 trillion economy may grow 7 percent in the year ending March 31, the slowest pace since 2003, according to government forecasts. The economy may expand at close to that rate in the next fiscal year as the global recession cuts exports and domestic demand wanes, Junior Industry Minister Ashwani Kumar said in New Delhi yesterday.

To understand the mammoth-ness of Satyam Computers Services Ltd let us take note of the following facts: Satyam Computer Services Ltd, employs 53,000 people, operates in 65 countries and serves almost 700 companies, including 185 Fortune 500 companies. More than half of its revenue comes from the United States.

The most encouraging news came from www.cnn.com which writes: "Analysts say Satyam is ripe for a takeover, and the government is expected to submit a formal report on the matter Thursday".

Therefore, can we construe that those highly skilled stock market professionals, who have purchased some shares of Satyam Computers Ltd will have a field day in the next few months??!!

However, the most horrifying part of this event is that that cash balance that was non-existent got certified by one of most reputed auditors in the world map, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.  This reputed auditor of Satyam Computers Ltd’s, declined to comment on the scandal, according to an e-mail from the New York- based firm’s public relations adviser, Edelman.

I had earlier discouraged all my  Paid Clients not to enter Satyam Computers Ltd, when it fell to around Rs.179---I was anticipting something like this, from my exprience durring the dotocm boom-bust cycle in the 1990s and early 2000. But is it time to buy this stock at the CMP of Rs.39.95, for the short term gains??!!

 

Prajay Engineers Syndicate Ltd: Accumulate on all declines;

BSE Code: 531746

Face Value: Rs.10

CMP: Rs.17.70

Book Value: Rs.152.34

EPS: Rs.17.87

P/E: 0.99

Dividend: 25%

Market Cap: Rs.70.26 Cr

Buying Price: The scrip should be bought above Rs.18.5

 

Company Background: Prajay Engineers Syndicate Ltd (PESL) was promoted by Mr. Chandra Mohan Reddy. It’s a 25 years old partnership firm converted into a public limited company in the year 1994. It pioneers in construction activities in the twin cities of Hyderabad-Secunderabad. Its Key developments include residential flats, townships, shopping malls, office buildings and group housings.

The company has developed around 6.7 million square feet over the past twenty years across more than 75 projects and a further 10.7 million square feet of land is under various stages of development. Prajay has a significant presence in the hospitality segment also, with three landmark ventures in the city: Prajay's luxury resort, the Celebrity Holiday Retreat and the 30 room Celebrity Boutique Hotel (located 500 metres away from the airport). Prajay has been the leader in identifying new locations that are today of strategic importance, which has given it huge cost advantage.

 

Shareholding Pattern: The promoters hold 16.42% while the general public holds, 83.58%. Among the general public FIIs hold a whooping 58.78% of the shares of the company.

 

 

Shareholding belonging to the category "Public" and holding more than 1% of the Total No.of Shares

 

Sl. No.

Name of the Shareholder

No. of Shares

Shares as % of Total No. of Shares

1

Copthall Maritius Investment Ltd

1,808,085

4.55

2

Goldman Sachs Investment Mauritius Ltd

852,543

2.15

3

Citigroup Global Markets (Mauritius) Pvt Ltd

2,130,796

5.37

4

ABN Amro Bank N.V. London Branch

1,518,952

3.83

5

Merrill Lynch Capital Markets Espana S.A.S.V.

1,487,223

3.75

6

Morgan Stanley Investments Mauritius Ltd

617,200

1.55

7

Swiss Finance Corporation Mauritius Ltd

1,047,459

2.64

8

S Madhuri Reddy

410,000

1.03

9

N Ravinder Reddy

2,020,100

5.09

10

Merlin Securities Ltd

5,336,134

13.44

11

GRA Finance Corprate

457,701

1.15

12

Clsa Mauritius Ltd

1,361,942

3.43

13

ABN Amro Bank N.V. London Branch

424,211

1.07

14

 BSMA Ltd

760,000 

1.91 

15

 Deutsche Securities Mauritius Ltd

2,358,893 

5.94 

 

 Total

22,591,239 

56.91 

 

 

Financials:  Though for Q2FY09, the total income was almost flat the net profit of the company suffered due to higher expenditure and higher depreciation, as can be seen below. The fact that the interest cost was more or less flat comparing Q-o-Q was a good sign. Moreover, the tax component was also less in Q2FY09, as compared to the same quarter previous year. However, due to the downturn, the operating margin and net profit margin took a quantum hit. However, this is going to correct in the next few quarters, due to the fall in the price of raw materials, in the last few quarters and also due to seasonal demand.

 

Standalone Result of Prajay Engineers Syndicate Ltd

 

Type

Un-Audited

Un-Audited

Un-Audited

Un-Audited

Un-Audited

Audited

 

Period Ending

30-Sep-08

30-Jun-08

31-Mar-08

31-Dec-07

30-Sep-07

31-Mar-08

 

No. of Months

3

3

3

3

3

12

 

Description

Amount (Rs. million)

 

Net Sales / Interest Earned / Operating Income

418.44

222.10

907.03

1,369.56

462.46

3,440.19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Income

1.92

1.78

6.83

0.96

0.91

9.82

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Income

420.36

223.87

913.86

-

463.37

3,450.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenditure

-270.24

-144.32

-904.12

-

-200.17

-2,061.87

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

-27.06

-24.94

-11.61

-27.97

-27.69

-90.87

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Profit Before Depreciation and Tax

123.06

54.61

-1.87

-27.97

235.51

1,297.27

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

-9.11

-8.66

-7.89

-

-4.96

-22.52

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Profit before Tax

113.95

45.96

-9.76

705.01

230.55

1,274.75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax

-39.03

-15.92

-41.06

-49.75

-76.58

-246.09

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit

74.92

30.04

-50.82

655.26

153.97

1,028.67

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity Capital

396.96

396.96

396.96

275.91

248.57

396.96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic EPS after Extraordinary items

1.89

0.76

-1.85

25.47

6.58

37.46

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted EPS after Extraordinary items

1.89

0.76

-1.85

17.32

4.05

37.46

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nos. of Shares - Public

33,178,576.00

33,178,576.00

33,178,576.00

22,473,112.00

20,017,152.00

33,178,576.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percent of Shares-Public

83.58

83.58

83.58

81.45

80.53

83.58

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Profit Margin

35.88

35.82

1.07

-

56.91

40.35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

17.90

13.53

-5.60

47.84

33.29

29.90

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash EPS

2.12

0.97

-1.08

-

6.39

26.48

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes

Notes

Notes

Notes

Notes

Notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Detailed

Detailed

Detailed

Detailed

Detailed

Detailed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Key Highlights:

            The company earns 95% of its revenue from Real Estate and from Hospitality segment.

            In March 2007 the company posted a turnover of over Rs.2,000 million and profits of around Rs.800 million. It achieved Rs.1,000 million turnover in one quarter.

            Last year the company signed a joint venture with Sunway Group, Malaysia for development of residential condominiums projects in Hyderabad.

            Prajay Engineers' Land bank stands at approximately 850 acres 80% of which is in and around Hyderabad

            In the last twenty years of its existence, PESL has delivered 75 projects and developed around 6.7 million square feet.

 

Investment Rationale:

            The increased demand for residential units and commercial, office space for the IT and ITES companies suggest that the spurt will continue for years to come. An estimated inflow of Rs.5,508 billion investments in this sector will usher in development at a remarkable pace.

            Government thrust on infrastructure spending has given a tremendous boost to construction sector in terms of market size resulting in higher demand across the sector.

            Prajay Engineers Syndicate's base in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad offers it a myriad of opportunities in the real estate sector. The rapidly growing IT/ITES industry in Hyderabad has its roots in the proactive role of the state government pitching Hyderabad as the 'Hi-Tec' city of India.

            The Government's decision to launch Bio Tech Park and Fab City has further given a boost to technology driven growth in Hyderabad.

            The company currently has around 31 projects underway and plans to construct around 37.6 million square feet in the next four to five years. All projects have credit Rating of A+ by FIs.

            With its visionary approach and contemporary building practices, cutting edge management discipline, Prajay is at the forefront of imparting dynamism to infrastructure development industry.

            The company is foraying into Tier II cities of Andhra Pradesh like Vizag and Vijaywada, by FY10.

            The company want to invest around Rs.500-600 Cr in the coming years to develop the hospitality segment; to create 1000 room capacity by 2009 in the 5 star, 4-star and the 3- star business class categories; and to develop 31 projects including residential, commercial, retail and hospitality projects, aggregating to around 37.57 million square feet over the next five years.

            PESL’s 100% subsidiary Prajay Holdings, has received a commitment of FDI recently, to the tune of rupees equivalent of US $ 36 million for one of its prime projects at Hyderabad wherein a development of around 40 lac square ft has been planned by the company.

            The company is riding high on the real estate and infrastructure boom: it has set a target of reaching Rs.1000 crore turnover by FY10.

            Future Focus: Premium Apartments, Ultra-modern Townships, Development of Golf course, Independent premium bungalows, Development of 3 and 5 star hotels, Infrastructure development, Shopping Malls. These are all high volume and high margin activities.

 

Conclusion:

As the trend of spiraling growth continues, there are miles more to go, and further milestones to achieve. With 31 planned and ongoing projects, which will culminate into construction of around 38 million square feet and the residential segment comprising of about 84 percent of the total area under development, the company is expected to do well in future. The stock at the current market price provides an investment opportunity and one should invest in it taking a call for 12-15 months horizon for at least 50% from the CMP of Rs.17.7.

Chartical Indicators: For the short term, buy the scrip only if it closes above Rs.18.5 on a daily closing basis. The MACD and CCI are in perfect buy mode, while Stochastic, Bollinger Bands, and Williams%R are also in buy mode.

Moreover, in the Candle Stick Chart Pattern, the inverted hammer, formation indicates that a significant decline has taken place in the stock price and the shorts are beginning to cover their positions---a very bullish indicator.

With this Candle Stick Chart Pattern, it is imperative to watch the next day's trading action. If the stock opens strong and remains strong during the day, then a key Reversal is likely in progress—a perfect time to bag the scrip.

 

Note: This stock was recommended to the Paid Groups in the Sunday Report of 30-11-08.