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Buy TCS; target Rs 2440: Firstcall Research

Brokerage house Firstcall Research is bullish on Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 2440 in its October 16, 2013 research report.

October 17, 2013 / 17:47 IST
 
 
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Firstcall Research report on Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)


"TCS achieved a turnover of Rs. 209772.40 million for the 2nd quarter of the current year 2013-14 as against Rs. 156207.50 millions in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The company has reported an EBITDA of Rs. 209515.30 millions and a net profit of Rs. 46333.30 million against Rs. 34343.70 million reported respectively in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The company has reported an EPS of Rs. 23.67 for the 2nd quarter as against an EPS of Rs. 17.55 in the corresponding quarter of the previous year."


"At the current market price of Rs. 2218.15, the stock P/E ratio is at 15.18 x FY14E and 12.76 x FY15E respectively. Earning per share (EPS) of the company for the earnings for FY14E and FY15E is seen at Rs.89.34 and Rs.106.24 respectively. Net Sales and PAT of the company are expected to grow at a CAGR of 23 percent and 26 percent over 2012 to 2015E respectively. On the basis of EV/EBITDA, the stock trades at 11.08 x for FY14E and 9.38 x for FY15E. Price to Book Value of the stock is expected to be at 4.74 x and 3.45 x respectively for FY14E and FY15E. We recommend 'BUY' in this particular scrip with a target price of Rs 2440 for Medium to Long term investment," says Firstcall Research report.

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first published: Oct 17, 2013 05:47 pm

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