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Buy Competent Automobiles; target of Rs 100: Firstcall

Brokerage house Firstcall Research is bullish on Competent Automobiles Company and has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 100 in its research report dated December 18, 2014.

December 20, 2014 / 15:22 IST
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Firstcall Research report on Competent Automobiles Company

"Competent Automobiles Company was incorporated in 1985 and is engaged in trading and servicing Maruti Suzuki vehicles in India has reported its financial results for the quarter ended 30 September, 2014. The company’s net profit jumps to Rs. 20.93 million against Rs. 16.58 million in the corresponding quarter ending of previous year, an increase of 26.24%. Revenue for the quarter rose by 5.01% to Rs. 1958.70 million from Rs. 1865.32 million, when compared with the prior year period. Reported earnings per share of the company stood at Rs. 3.41 a share during the quarter as against Rs. 2.70 over previous year period. Profit before interest, depreciation and tax is Rs. 53.40 million as against Rs. 47.03 million in the corresponding period of the previous year."

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OUTLOOK AND CONCLUSION

At the current market price of Rs. 87.20, the stock P/E ratio is at 5.19 x FY15E and 4.69 x FY16E respectively.