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Buy CMC; target of Rs 2106: Firstcall Research

Brokerage house Firstcall Research is bullish on CMC and has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 2106 in its research report dated January 17, 2015.

January 19, 2015 / 13:33 IST
 
 
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Firstcall Research's report on CMC

"CMC’s net profit jumps to Rs. 721.17 million against Rs. 705.43 million in the corresponding quarter ending of previous year, an increase of 2.23%. Revenue for the quarter rose by 13.75% to Rs. 6381.25 million from Rs. 5609.70 million, when compared with the prior year period. Reported earnings per share of the company stood at Rs. 23.80 a share during the quarter, registering 2.23% increased over previous year period. Profit before interest, depreciation and tax is Rs. 954.79 millions as against Rs. 939.52 millions in the corresponding period of the previous year."

OUTLOOK AND CONCLUSION

At the current market price of Rs.1915.00, the stock P/E ratio is at 20.24 x FY15E and 17.98 x FY16E respectively.

Earning per share (EPS) of the company for the earnings for FY15E and FY16E is seen at Rs.94.62 and Rs.106.50 respectively.

Net Sales and PAT of the company are expected to grow at a CAGR of 13% and 12% over 2013 to 2016E respectively.

On the basis of EV/EBITDA, the stock trades at 13.39 x for FY15E and 11.46 x for FY16E.

Price to Book Value of the stock is expected to be at 4.02 x and 3.29 x respectively for FY15E and FY16E.

"We recommend ‘BUY’ in this particular scrip with a target price of Rs 2106 for Medium to Long term investment", says Firstcall Research Report.

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first published: Jan 19, 2015 01:33 pm

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