Sharekhan's research report on Reliance Industries
Largely in-line operating profit; PAT marginally higher than estimates due to higher-than-expected other income: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) reported largely in-line standalone operating profit of Rs. 13,425 crore in Q4FY2018 as marginal beat in petrochemical EBIT margin at 17.2% and higher-than-expected petrochemical production at 8.8 mmt (up 42% y-o-y) were offset by lower-than-expected gross refining margin (GRM) at $11/bbl (vs. our estimate of $11.3/bbl).
Outlook
We have fine tuned our FY2019 and FY2020 earnings estimates to factor in higher subscriber base and marginally lower APRU for the telecom business. We maintain our Buy rating on RIL with unchanged price target (PT) of Rs. 1,110, as we remain positive on the earnings growth momentum.For all recommendations report, click here
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