Sharekhan's research report on KPR Mill
KPR Mill (KPR) posted a mixed bag of numbers, with revenue growing by 34% y-o-y, while higher cotton prices and a change in revenue mix affected both gross and EBITDA margins, which plunged by 744 bps and 675 bps y-o-y, to 33.4% and 16.4% respectively, leading to 5% y-o-y decline in PAT to Rs. 209.6 crore. Management expects export demand for garments to recover gradually in 6-8 months. This along with higher realisations and strong growth in sugar business will aid double-digit revenue growth. EBIDTA margins would improve with a correction in input prices. Modernisation and capacity expansion (in textile/power/ethanol business) to add Rs. 250 crore in revenues in the coming years and will provide more competitive advantage in the export markets.
Outlook
At 19x/15x its FY2024E/FY2025E EPS and 12x/10x its FY2024E/FY2025E EV/EBITDA, stock offers favourable risk-reward. We maintain a Buy on the stock with a revised price target (PT) of Rs. 685.
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