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Buy Bharti Infratel; target of Rs 500:ICICIDirect

ICICIDirect is bullish on Bharti Infratel and has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 500 in its research report dated January 28, 2016.

February 01, 2016 / 10:51 IST
     
     
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    Bharti Infratel's research report on Bharti InfratelBharti Infratel reported its Q3FY16 numbers with revenues at | 3093.0 crore, up 4.9% YoY, slightly higher than our expectation of a topline of | 3053.1 crore. Revenues from rentals grew 9.0% YoY to | 1966.7 crore as consolidated tenancies grew from 2.08 to 2.17 over the same period. Energy revenues declined 2.0% YoY to | 1126.3 crore as input prices declined EBITDA came in at | 1343.0 crore, up 5.5% YoY vs. expectations of | 1357.1 crore. EBITDA margins came in at 43.4%, up 25 bps YoY, as expenses towards rent (expansion in cities) & other expenses were up 12.4% YoY and 37.5% YoY, respectively. Energy margins remained at 4.8% as it continued to pass on the energy benefits PAT came in at | 565.4 crore (vs. expectation of | 554.8 crore), owing to higher other income, which came in at | 132.9 crore With ballooning data growth and tremendous opportunity, going ahead, considering the kind of spectrum purchased by telcos and stable annuity based business model, we maintain our BUY recommendation with a target price of | 500, based on a SOTP-DCF based methodology. The target price is slightly reduced factoring in the lower EBITDA commentary by the management. For all recommendations, 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.

    first published: Feb 1, 2016 10:51 am

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