In the last four quarters, there has been a consistent improvement in operating margin profile. Performance improvement is broadly in line with the base scenario mentioned in the July’22 note.
In the years before COVID disruptions, HSCL used to command premium operating margins, compared to peers such as PCBL and Rain Industries. However, in the past 10 quarters, this is not the case
Himadri Speciality's valuations are still ahead of peers in the carbon space but justified due to diversified and vertically integrated portfolio
We expect growth in CY19 to be led by volume improvement in carbon segment and pricing gains in the advance material segment
Growth in aluminium production in the US (restarts) and Asia remains the key demand driver
The company's earnings, seen growing at a CAGR of 36 percent between FY18 and FY20, are expected to be backed by volume growth and diversification to higher-margin products.
While the prices of CPC may be nearing their peak, the biggest driver of volumes for CPC products is the potential restart of aluminum production in the United States.