Growth is expected to continue but margins could be under pressure because of competition
The long-term outlook is very promising because of the evolving consumer lifestyle, increasing income levels, rising temperatures, and low penetration of ACs
Voltas and Blue Star continue to trade at elevated valuations, which seem to factor in a majority of the positives
The Omicron threat has been mild and is ebbing, giving AC makers a chance to attain higher growth, but they need to clear obstacles in their path
Low penetration levels coupled with rising temperatures make a compelling case for long-term investment in the AC sector. Near-term visibility on demand front is limited, but the companies in the sector have sufficient liquidity to withstand the demand disruptions caused by Covid. Overall, valuations in the sector appear quite stretched, they seem to factor in long-term positives.
The sales of cooling devices generally go up in summers which auger well for the earnings of companies operating in the industry. Sales of air conditioners (ACs) have been on the rise in India for past few years, thanks to the rising temperatures and higher disposable income.