In-house R&D, niche chemistry with limited competition!
One of the key USP at FOIL is its R&D capability and technical prowess in plant designing and consequent capacity addition. FOIL claims to have increased its capacity at 1/8th cost of best available technology. Therefore, such high capital costs of imported technology coupled with long gestation period of customer approvals deter a new entrant and provide a strong entry barrier for the industry. FOIL is the largest manufacturer of oleo-chemicals based additives in India and one of the only few in the world thereby operating in the limited competition landscape.
Valuation and Outlook
Available at 3.0x MCap/sales & 30x P/E (FY18E); recommend SUBSCRIBE
At the upper price band of | 783, FOIL is available at MCap/sales of ~3.0x and P/E of ~30x on FY18 numbers (annualised given 9MFY18 numbers). FOIL possess healthy balance sheet with Net Debt: Equity at 0.1x, average NWC days ~70 days and robust return ratios profile (FY17 RoE at 25%). We advise SUBSCRIBE on FOIL for long-term perspective .
For all IPO stories, click here
Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts/broking houses/rating agencies on moneycontrol.com are their own, and not that of the website or its management. Moneycontrol.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions
Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!