Stock analysis is used by traders to make buy and sell call. It’s an approach to make informed decisions while investing in stocks. Stock analysis can be categorised into – fundamental analysis and technical analysis. Fundamental analysis is evaluation of data from sources, including financial records, economic reports, company assets, and market share. Analysts typically study the company’s financial statements – balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and footnotes. These statements are made available to the investors in the form of quarterly earnings, disclosures to stock exchanges in compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) norms. In fundamental analysis, the analysts particularly check for a company's core income, income from other sources, profitability, guidance, assets and liabilities and debt ratio among other parameters. The other method, i.e. the technical analysis focuses purely on statistical data. It works on two assumptions; one, the stock price reflects the fundamentals. Second, the study of past and present movement in prices can help determine the future price trends. Technical analysis primarily deals with price, volume, demand and supply factors. This method is effective only when supply and demand forces influence the market. However, when outside factors are involved in a price movement, technical analysis may not be successful. More
In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Rajen Shah, Chief Investment Advisor at Tradebulls Group shared his readings and outlook on specific stocks and sectors.
IDFC maintains underperform rating on Idea but pricing pressure would continue for next 6-9 months. It says sharp upmove in stock leaves limited room for returns hereon.
Prakash Gaba of prakashgaba.com is of the view that one may buy Godrej Consumer on dips.
Gaurang Shah of Geojit BNP Paribas advises buying Godrej Consumer Products.
Mitessh Thakkar of miteshthacker.com suggests buying Cadila Healthcare and Godrej Consumer.
Gaurang Shah of Geojit BNP Paribas is of the view that one may prefer HUL, Godrej Consumer Products and Dabur India from FMCG pack.
Mitesh Thacker of miteshthacker.com recommends buying Biocon, IDBI Bank, Dishman Pharma and HPCL.
Prakash Gaba of prakashgaba.com is of the view that Godrej Consumer can climb to Rs 1560 while L&T Finance Holdings may test Rs 99.
Sandeep Wagle of powermywealth.com is of the view that one can buy BPCL and Godrej Consumer and advises selling Divis Labs.
Sandeep Wagle of powermywealth.com is of the view that one can buy Godrej Consumer and Mindtree and advises selling TVS Motor.
Mitesh Thacker of miteshthacker.com recommends selling NHPC and Godrej Consumer Products.
Valuations of Glenmark look attractive, Macquarie says, adding it is one the top picks in pharma space with a target of Rs 1,350.
Credit Suisse has cut target price of Coal India to Rs 370 from Rs 385 per share as it sees little downside to the stock. The company reported very weak Q2 results on account of higher costs across heads. Higher costs pull down FY17-19 EPS by 7-20 percent.
Sudarshan Sukhani of s2analytics.com is of the view that one can buy TVS Motor, Lupin and Hexaware Technologies.
Deutsche Bank has buy call on Petronet with target increased by 14 percent to Rs 415 per share as it saw highest ever EBITDA on strong volume growth. It has increased FY17-19 EPS estimates of 4-13 percent.
Mitesh Thacker of miteshthacker.com recommends selling IndusInd Bank and Godrej Consumer.
Nomura has a buy rating on ICICI with target price at Rs 325 per share as watchlist resolution was on expected lines in Q2.
Sudarshan Sukhani of s2analytics.com is of the view that one can buy Dabur Indi and BPCL and sell Godrej Consumer.
Mitesh Thacker of miteshthacker.com is of the view that one can buy Godrej Consumer, PFC and Karnataka Bank.
Mitesh Thacker of miteshthacker.com is of the view that one can buy Arvind, Godrej Consumer, IOC and Cummins India.
According to Mitesh Thacker of miteshthacker.com, one may buy BPCL, Castrol and Godrej Consumer.
Prakash Gaba of prakashgaba.com feels that Godrej Consumer Products may test Rs 1630-1640.
Here are brokerage firms' views on 16 stocks. Bank of America Merrill Lynch has initiated buy rating with target at Rs 1450 percent indicating 23 percent potential upside. It says Kesh King-led drag behind; upside risk from the global business. The stock is re-rated over time and robust growth to provide support.
Mitesh Thacker of miteshthacker.com recommends buying Godrej Consumer Products and Colgate Palmolive.
Mitesh Thacker of miteshthacker.com recommends buying Century Textiles and Industries, Cummins India and Godrej Consumer.