Buy Pidilite Industries; target of Rs 186: Motilal Oswal

Motilal Oswal is bullish on Pidilite Industries and has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target of Rs 186 in its May 28, 2012 research report.

“Pidilite Industries (PIDI) reported better than expected results for 4QFY12. Adjusted PAT grew 42% YoY to INR749m (v/s our estimate of INR566m) on sales of INR6.9b (v/s our estimate of INR6.7b). 4.4x increase in other income and 270bp decline in tax rate boosted PAT growth. Consumer and Bazaar sales grew 22.3% YoY, led by strong momentum in volume growth and pricing. EBIT margin for this segment was up 40bp YoY. Industrial Chemical sales grew 5% YoY after 2% YoY decline in 3QFY12. EBIT for the segment declined 19% YoY and EBIT margin contracted 490bp YoY. Continued robust growth in the Consumer and Bazaar segment, despite price hike in Fevicol indicates strong consumer demand. Post a weak 3QFY12, the Industrial business has reported modest performance, indicating improving exports scenario.”
“We note that PIDI benefited from declining VAM prices in 4Q, resulting in gross margin expansion of 350bp QoQ. On a YoY basis, gross margin decline has reduced to 115bp from 330bp in 3QFY12. We remain positive on the volume growth scenario in Consumer and Bazaar products. Declining VAM prices are also positive for the company. However, we remain cautious, as INR depreciation can negate the impact of declining VAM prices on margins. We estimate PAT CAGR of 25% over FY12-14 and our EPS estimates stand at INR8.3 for FY13 and INR10.1 for FY14. Maintain Buy, with a target price of INR186,” says Motilal Oswal research report. Shares held by Mutual Funds/UTI 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. To read the full report click on the attachment 

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