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Buy Power Grid Corporation; target of Rs 220: ICICI Direct

ICICI Direct is bullish on Power Grid Corporation has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 220 in its research report dated February 13, 2017.

February 13, 2017 / 17:03 IST
     
     
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    ICICI Direct's research report on Power Grid Corporation

    Power Grid reported yet another set of strong Q3FY17 results wherein the company reported stronger-than-expected numbers across all parameters. The key surprise was from stronger-than-expected growth in the transmission segment. Revenues were at Rs 6629.76 crore, up 22.6% YoY (I-direct estimate of Rs 6501.1 crore). Key beat came in from transmission segment revenues that were at Rs 6208.8 crore vs. our estimate of Rs 6171.3 crore.

    Outlook

    Consistency in asset capitalisation and achievement of capex targets have been a hallmark for the company. Consequently, the company is commanding premium valuations in the sector. We continue to maintain BUY recommendation on the stock and value it at 2x FY18E book value with a target price of Rs 220/share.
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    first published: Feb 13, 2017 05:03 pm

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