Stock analysis is used by traders to make buy and sell call. It’s an approach to make informed decisions while investing in stocks. Stock analysis can be categorised into – fundamental analysis and technical analysis. Fundamental analysis is evaluation of data from sources, including financial records, economic reports, company assets, and market share. Analysts typically study the company’s financial statements – balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and footnotes. These statements are made available to the investors in the form of quarterly earnings, disclosures to stock exchanges in compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) norms. In fundamental analysis, the analysts particularly check for a company's core income, income from other sources, profitability, guidance, assets and liabilities and debt ratio among other parameters. The other method, i.e. the technical analysis focuses purely on statistical data. It works on two assumptions; one, the stock price reflects the fundamentals. Second, the study of past and present movement in prices can help determine the future price trends. Technical analysis primarily deals with price, volume, demand and supply factors. This method is effective only when supply and demand forces influence the market. However, when outside factors are involved in a price movement, technical analysis may not be successful. More
In comparison to MMTC, financial performance of STC is much better. Looking at the valuations STC used to rule at, it may reach Rs 200 in the next few years. Bajaj Corporation has a good distribution network and their almond oil is their best selling product.
According to SP Tulsian at sptulsian.com, Bajaj Corp has target of Rs 300. "One can prefer this stock from the FMCG category with long term view, "he adds.
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Bajaj Corp can test Rs 180 in the next 12 months, says PN Vijay, Portfolio Manager.