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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."

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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.