KEC International, the leading power transmission and distribution company, has a strong order book, a healthy balance sheet, and a clear focus on execution. KEC International could be a stock to look at in light of improving margins, a strong pipeline of new projects, and contributions from subsidiaries supporting its earnings.
Part of Arvind Mafatlal Group, Nocil is the largest rubber chemicals manufacturer in India. It operates from Dahej and Navi Mumbai plants and caters to tyres and other rubber applications. Primarily manufactures anti-oxidants, accelerators and latex based applications.
Sona BLW continues to get new orders and has an order book which is 8x its FY23 revenue, giving earnings visibility. The waning of chip shortage are easing and commodity prices should improve revenue growth and margins expansion, going forward.
The aggressive rejig of portfolios and pricing strategies by global motorcycle brands Harley and Triumph in Indian markets is set to dent RE’s market share
HIL is a leading player in the building material industry in India. The company enjoys a dominant presence in the domestic fibre cement industry, with a market share of around 25 percent. Moreover, the management is gradually diversifying its business into newer high-growth segments.
After going downhill for the last four years, PGCIL’s capex is set to rev up with focus on renewables
Dalmia Bharat is one of the largest cement manufacturers in the country, having a cement capacity of 41 MT at present. The company is a key beneficiary of government’s thrust on infrastructure and is focused on becoming a pan-India player in coming years. The profitability of the business is also anticipated to improve as energy expenses have normalised.
Maruti’s acquisition of the Gujarat unit will usher in synergistic benefits although the payout and the terms of the deal are key to determining earnings gains
CIE is one of the leading auto component manufacturers in India. With the increasing production by OEMs post easing of chip shortage, the increase in demand for cars, and the wider adoption of electric vehicles, the company is poised to grow significantly. Further, its valuation is currently at a reasonable level.
MSWIL is one of the leading wiring harness manufacturers in India and serves all key automakers. With the increasing production by OEMs post easing of chip shortage, the increase in demand for cars, and the wider adoption of electric vehicles, the company is poised to grow significantly. Moreover, the stock’s valuation is currently at a reasonable level.
Aptus Value is an established housing finance company in south India, targeting first-time home buyers in the tier 3/4/5 cities. The company’s market leading position in the low-ticket informal housing finance segment provides good pricing power and higher yield, which helps to protect margins. However, the loan book is riskier, and the asset quality needs continuous monitoring. The stock has a limited trading history, but could be a promising buy for investors with a very-high risk appetite, who favour superior return ratios.
Cochin Shipyard is expected to see improvement in margins and revenue growth in fiscal 2024. It is sitting on a strong order book of close to Rs 21,400 crore, executable over the next three years. CSL is a good investment for those looking for exposure to the defence sector and shipbuilding industry
SCIL is a company with a healthy balance sheet and R&D-focused parentage. A huge portfolio of specialty products and the strong innovation record of parent SCCL (Sumitomo Chemical Company Ltd) gives SCIL an edge, providing a huge potential for growth. Near-term risks appear to be fully priced in and the opportunity to supply technicals to its parent company showcases long-term export potential.