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Buy PCBL; target of Rs 160: ICICI Direct

ICICI Direct is bullish on PCBL recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 160 in its research report dated April 11, 2022.

April 11, 2022 / 12:20 IST
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ICICI Direct's research report on PCBL

PCBL Ltd (erstwhile Phillips Carbon Black) is the leading manufacturer of carbon black, which is used as a reinforcing material in tyres. • PCBL also derives ~6% of sales volume from speciality carbon black, which fetches high margins and finds application in paints, plastics among others • It has a healthy margin profile (15%+), a capital efficient business model (RoCE>15%) with limited leverage on b/s (~0.3x debt: equity as of FY21).

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Outlook

We maintain our positive view and retain BUY rating on the stock. Keeping our estimates unchanged, we now value PCBL at stock split adjusted target price Rs 160 i.e. 12x P/E on FY23E-24E average EPS.

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