September 08, 2016 / 18:08 IST
Religare's research report on Petronet LNG
PLNG outperformed on all operating metrics in Q1, with PAT surging 98% YoY to Rs 3.8bn (adj. for tax write-backs in Q1FY16). Earnings growth was led by a 40% YoY expansion in operating margins to Rs 38/mmbtu, implying an EBITDA of Rs 6.4bn (+80% YoY). PLNG saw positive marketing margins (15% of EBITDA margins) after three quarters of marketing losses – a key positive. Sustained margin expansion should lead to earnings upgrades. We introduce FY19E earnings and restate BUY on the stock (Sep’17 TP Rs 380).
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